[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Broadcom · USA # R&D Staff Engineer Software USA On-site Full-time Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on Broadcom’s official careers site. Posted October 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Broadcom’s careers site →](https://broadcom.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career/job/USA-CA-San-Jose-Innovation-Drive/R-D-Staff-Engineer-Software_R027485) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Broadcom](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/broadcom/) / R&D Staff Engineer Software ## Job description ### Please Note 1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account) 2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply. ### Job Description As a Staff Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver software and firmware for ultra-high-performance datacenter-scale solutions. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment working in a small team of highly experienced engineers. Please note that this is an in-person position. With our "One Person, One Project" development culture, you will own all aspects of a design, including ZephyrOS/OpenBMC firmware, microcode, device drivers, embedded Linux/Yocto builds, and/or upper-level control software. Our cradle-to-grave lifecycle approach means ownership does not end at product ship: you will assist with customer trials, address field issues, ensure product sustainability, and/or drive validation and automation. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of engineers working on forward-looking technologies with extensive interaction with partner engineering teams. ### Key Qualifications & Experience Datacenter & Architecture Experience: Background developing software in C++/C for large-scale, complex multi-processor architectures (x86, ARM), from low-level firmware up to rack management control software. ### OS & Firmware Experience with Linux/Yocto, OpenBMC, and/or ZephyrOS. ### Bring-Up & Debug Deep expertise in early-stage development, including silicon, chip, board, and full-system bring-up. Proven ability in driver development and low-level/silicon debugging. ### Hardware Interfaces & Buses Hands-on experience writing software for low-level interfaces including I2C, PMBus, AVSbus, MDIO, PCIe, SPI, USB, and SERDES. ### Management & Telemetry Protocols Strong knowledge of Redfish and DMTF standards including MCTP, PLDM, and SPDM. ### Security & Boot Implementation of Secure Boot, u-boot, Secure Root of Trust (RoT), and familiarity with architectures like Calyptra. ### Networking Solid baseline knowledge of datacenter networking, switching, and NIC architectures. ### Testing & Automation Expertise with debugging tools, testing techniques, and driving system-level validation and automation. ### Lifecycle Ownership Demonstrated lifecycle product ownership of complex products, participating in cross-functional teams from product inception to volume production. ### Cross-Functional Collaboration Ability to work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability. ### Education Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years of related experience. ### Beneficial Experience Small Team Lead or proven technical mentor. Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is USD To USD 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 offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence. 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: USA - Work arrangement: On-site - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Broadcom’s careers site →](https://broadcom.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career/job/USA-CA-San-Jose-Innovation-Drive/R-D-Staff-Engineer-Software_R027485) ## Hiring at Broadcom - Open jobs: 372 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Broadcom jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/broadcom/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Broadcom ### [R&D Engineer Software 5](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/broadcom/jobs/39faa529e0076c19bf0f/) USA ### [R&D Senior Engineer Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/broadcom/jobs/4e452b715899d79063f3/) USA ### [AI Systems Performance Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/broadcom/jobs/8155e91055eeffd5fad4/) USA ### [ASIC Implementation Engineer PD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/broadcom/jobs/c82e47f8dd4088937ae1/) USA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Staff Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/0642bb3244ad0f65673e/) Alphabet ### [Staff Engineer Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/f4c84670e282e4b5d748/) Infineon Technologies · Bangalore ### [Staff Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ebay/jobs/bd05b9973557bfd5e1bc/) eBay · Kleinmachnow, Germany ### [Staff Software Test Engineer/Software Test Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/457bdc55eab7538b5b89/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Singapore ### [Staff Software Engineer – Host & Secure Compute Software - Cork, Ireland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/d5d830fb764fadb851b4/) Qualcomm · Cork, Ireland OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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