Senior WiFi Datapath Software Engineer at Broadcom Inc. in San Jose, California

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Job Description:

We're looking for an energetic and enthusiastic senior level software engineer to directly contribute to Wireless LAN Access products. Our products service a wide range of markets including Operator, Retail, Set Top Box and Media. In this role you will be part of a team that focuses on system level and WLAN driver datapath performance and features for our existing and next generation of WLAN devices. You will need strong interpersonal skills and a solid technical background. We're writing C code and you must be an excellent C coder. You will have the opportunity to gain expertise in various technical areas and help drive new features and roadmap. This position is located at our San Jose location.

Ideal candidates are seasoned technical leaders with a background in networking and embedded linux who are excited about 802.11 wireless networking. The ideal candidate should have experience developing and driving development of complex technical projects. Candidates should be strong Linux or embedded software engineers with experience in networking protocols. They must have solid experience in OS internals such as device drivers, networking interfaces, and the TCP/IP stack. Our team works closely with Systems, Board, ASIC, and microcode engineers as we participate in the full product lifecycle from pre-silicon all the way through full software reference designs. Our environment and tasks are dynamic. To be successful you must work well with different personalities, thrive when faced with multiple issues at the same time, and take satisfaction in approaching and knocking down unexpected issues.

The specific responsibilities of this position include:

• Develop and enhance Broadcom's core 802.11 WLAN driver, and in particular the datapath.


• Resolve system level performance, size, and memory issues related to WLAN integration on various platforms.

The following are specific required skills and desired experience:

• Minimum of a BS in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field


• Prior experience working in the data path of Wireless LAN device driver


• Excellent C coding and debugging skills


• Linux or BSD driver and kernel development, 7+ years


• Networking driver development (Linux or BSD), 5+ years


• Networking protocol development (Linux or BSD), 3+ years


• Experience optimizing embedded software for memory and performance


• Excellent work ethic, dependable, and responsible


• Excellent analytical skills, particularly in the realm of software debugging


• Strong logical and creative problem-solving skills


• Must be a flexible self-starter who can ramp up with new technologies quickly


• Imaginative, motivated, and able to work effectively under pressure


• Good oral and written communication skills

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

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