mid Software Engineer ic · Posted May 11, 2026
$108,000 – $172,800
USD per year

About this role

Broadcom is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in USA-CA Irvine Alton Parkway Bldg 1. The posting calls out experience with Jira, Linux, Networking, Embedded Systems. Compensation is listed at $108,000–$172,800 per year.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
USA-CA Irvine Alton Parkway Bldg 1
Posted
May 11, 2026

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Job Description:

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our Emulex Connectivity Division, focused on developing device drivers, libraries, and management utilities for Broadcom Emulex storage interface cards. You will work closely with firmware, hardware, and OEM partner teams to deliver high-quality, production-grade software for enterprise storage environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain device drivers, libraries, and management utilities for storage solutions using Broadcom Emulex host bus adapters
  • Collaborate with OEM partners on requirements and design, and work with firmware/hardware engineers to implement OEM customizations and meet partner-specific requirements
  • Interface directly with OEM partners and end users to triage and resolve escalated technical issues
  • Author and review technical documentation, integration/migration guides, and user manuals
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices and coding standards
  • Work under the direction of senior engineers while demonstrating increasing ownership of features and problem resolution
  • Guide and mentor junior engineers in the team

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 8+ years (OR Master's degree with 6+ years) of software engineering experience, with 3+ years specifically in Linux device driver development
  • Strong proficiency with Linux kernel mode driver development, debugging tools and methodologies (gdb, kgdb, crash, ftrace, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of network protocols relevant to storage networking (e.g., TCP/IP, SCSI, FC, FCoE, NVMe)
  • Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex driver-level issues in production environments
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams alongside firmware and hardware engineers

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with Linux user-space and/or kernel-space target frameworks (SPDK, LIO, SCST etc)
  • Experience collaborating with other developers/maintainers in Linux community
  • Experience reading and interpreting protocol analyzer traces (Wireshark, PCI, FC analyzers etc)
  • Familiarity with bug tracking and ALM tools (Jira, Bugzilla, or equivalent)
  • Exposure to OEM partner engagement models and escalation workflows
  • Knowledge of UEFI specifications and driver development using DXE will be an advantage

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $172,800 

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements

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.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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