Entry-Level Embedded Systems Engineer at Broadcom San Jose, CA

Job Title

Entry‑Level Embedded Systems Engineer

Allentown, PA;
Fort Collins, CO;
San Jose, CA

An entry‑level embedded systems engineering position responsible for developing firmware and software for Broadcom products targeted at hyperscale data center applications. Broadcom's market‑leading products are enabling the next generation of AI and cloud storage.

• Assist in the design and implementation of firmware for new integrated circuit products
• Develop quality software using best practices for all phases of the software design life cycle – analyze requirements, design solutions, code, test, and support
• Collaborate with senior engineers on system architecture – collect information on HW and SW requirements and specifications from project stakeholders, including customers
• Provide support to PCB and SI engineers for full system design
• Test manufactured HW and SW modules
• Assist with firmware integration and bring‑up of new hardware and emulated hardware
• Debug embedded software using typical lab equipment like in‑circuit emulators and logic analyzers
• Analyze new customer feature requests and opportunities to continuously improve the product
• Collaborate across multiple teams to root cause and resolve issues

• Thrive in a cross‑functional development environment and enjoy learning outside your area of technical expertise
• Possess strong critical thinking, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Show a strong sense of design ownership and collaborate with engineers using your designs
• Understand complex embedded software that interfaces with multiple HW and SW subsystems
• Feel comfortable in an EE lab – familiar with soldering, wiring, and debugging equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, in‑circuit emulators, and logic analyzers
• Have a passion for continuous improvement and creating excellent user experiences
• Love coding and the science of computing and software engineering, continually learning, and familiar with modern practices
• Be familiar with common repositories like Git/Git Hub and open‑source languages like Python, using version control and automating builds
• Be proficient in C and C++ tool chains, OS scripting, and writing shell scripts
• Exhibit strong teamwork skills as part of a fast‑moving, multi‑site team

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Proficient in C and Python
• Self‑directed and motivated

• Experience with hyperscaler systems and architectures
• Understanding of distributed computing

The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000 – $117,000. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and equity in accordance with relevant plan documents.

Broadcom offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) participation with company matching; an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); company‑paid holidays; paid sick leave and vacation time; and paid family leave in compliance with applicable laws.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.