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R&D Engineer Software 5

Broadcom

Company websitebroadcom.com (Broadcom, opens in new tab)

Base salary $143,800  to $230,000

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in San Jose Innovation Drive, CA

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  • LocationSan Jose Innovation Drive, CA
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Job Description:

In today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape, the demand for high-performance networking solutions is unprecedented. To maintain a competitive edge, the quality and reliability of our full-stack solution are paramount. Delivering a robust, production-ready product is critical to our time-to-market goals, ensuring we meet the intensive infrastructure needs of the AI space with speed and precision.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing software for Network Operating System(NOS) on a switch/router platform. You will work cross functionally with marketing, architects, software test, and silicon development teams to design, implement, document and test high quality software.   

This position also provides the opportunity to work on the most advanced switching ASICs made by Broadcom.  

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following qualifications and can fulfill the responsibilities outlined below:

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and program the forwarding plane using SAI interface.

  • Work on end-to-end features including compilation, integration, and debugging of the Network Operating System.

  • Collaborate closely with large customers to understand requirements and provide technical solutions.

  • Engage in significant cross-functional teamwork, coordinating with SQA and support teams.

  • Maintain a high standard of documentation for all code and system designs.

  • Participate actively in open-source software development environments.

  • Be comfortable with and use AI tools for improving work productivity and quality.

Requirements:

  • Technical Expertise: Strong forwarding plane experience in applications such as L2, L3, ACL, QoS, Tunnels, SRv6 and Telemetry.

  • Software Development: Proficiency in C/C++ and Python coding.

  • SDK Experience: Hands-on experience using ASIC SDK to program the forwarding plane.

  • Open Source: Expertise in open-source software such as FBOSS or SONiC.

  • Tools: Familiarity with development tools including GNU tools, Github, Jenkins, and Gerrit.

  • Communication: Very good communication skills are required for frequent interaction with large-scale customers.

  • Education/Experience: BS in Computer Science/ Electronics & Communications or equivalent with minimum 12+ years of experience or MS with 10+ years of experience.


Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00

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.

Source: Broadcom on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($143,800) is above 35% of the 10,154 Software Engineering roles nationwide listed on this site; 6 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $161,120; the middle half runs from $140,000 to $191,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Broadcom roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Broadcom roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
R&D Engineer Software 5 (this listing)$143,800 - $230,000
R&D Engineer IC Design 5$143,800 - $230,000
DFT Lead Engineer$143,800 - $230,000
Principal Physical Design Engineer$143,800 - $230,000
Staff Software Engineer$143,800 - $230,000
R&D Engineer Software 5$143,800 - $230,000
Physical Design Engineer$143,800 - $230,000

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Broadcom roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-09-21
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00

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