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Software Architect - Pcie Switch Components
Posted on Dec. 11, 2024
- Colorado Springs, United States of America
- 127000.0 - 225000.0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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Job Description:
This position involves working as a Software Architect within the Broadcom Data Center Solutions Group (DCSG) Business Unit on the PCI Express Switch product line. Broadcom's Data Center Solutions Group provides world class silicon solutions in the areas of Networking, Storage and PCI Express Switching. The PCI Express switch product line is well established in the industry as the leading solution for connectivity of components within a PCI Express topology, with heavy usage in a very broad range of compute applications, including Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Server, Industrial and Automotive among others. Solutions range from enablement of simple device connectivity to complex fabric topologies. This position will play key role in the advancement of this critical industry technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architectural Design:
Develop and document high-level software and firmware architecture blueprints for next generation PCI Express Switch components, including initialization sequences, routing configuration, device management, fabric management, subsystem interactions, data flows, and technology stack selection, considering scalability, security, and performance requirements. - Requirements Analysis:
Collaborate with stakeholders and product managers to understand business needs, translate them into functional requirements, and guide design decisions accordingly. - Technology Evaluation:
Research and evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools to identify the most suitable solutions for the project. - Technical Leadership:
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and best practices. - Code Review and Quality Assurance:
Review code for quality, design patterns, and compliance with architectural standards. - Performance Optimization:
Identify bottlenecks and implement optimizations to improve system performance and scalability. - Collaboration:
Work closely with developers, testers, and project managers to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with architectural vision. - Documentation:
Create comprehensive technical documentation outlining software and firmware component architecture, design decisions, and implementation details.
Required Skills:
- Communication:
Excellent ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Problem-Solving:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical challenges. - Leadership:
Ability to lead technical discussions, guide development teams, and make critical architectural decisions. - Strong Programming Skills:
Proficiency in multiple programming languages relevant to the project domain, including object-oriented design principles. - Device Integration:
Experience with integrating components into a unified architecture within a PCI Express topology
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 12+ years of related experience.
- Extensive experience in software development, with a proven track record of designing and implementing software and firmware solutions for embedded applications. Experience in the development of PCIe switch software and firmware solutions highly desired.
- Deep understanding of modern PCI Express switch operation, to include PCI Express protocol, PCIe Topologies, PCIe Fabric management and implementation, internal PCIe Switch architecture, operation and implementation.
Additional Job Description:
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $127,000 - $225,000.
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.
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, 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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