# R&D Engineer Software 5 at Broadcom

- Company: Broadcom
- What the company does: Broadcom delivers semiconductors and infrastructure software for global enterprises’ most complex, mission-critical needs.
- Company website: https://www.broadcom.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://broadcom.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/external_career/job/USA-CA-San-Jose-Innovation-Drive/R-D-Engineer-Software-5_R027118
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/broadcom-r-and-d-engineer-software-5-2/

## About the role

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.

## What they're looking for

- 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