Principal Software Engineer
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SalaryCA$114k – CA$183k
LocationOttawa March Road
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience12+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 20, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
Reposted once in the last 6 monthsEarliest listing first seen Oct 2, 2026
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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
Experience with Linux/Yocto, OpenBMC, and/or ZephyrOS
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
Hands-on experience writing software for low-level interfaces including I2C, PMBus, AVSbus, MDIO, PCIe, SPI, USB, and SERDES
Strong knowledge of Redfish and DMTF standards including MCTP, PLDM, and SPDM
Implementation of Secure Boot, u-boot, Secure Root of Trust (RoT), and familiarity with architectures like Calyptra
Solid baseline knowledge of datacenter networking, switching, and NIC architectures
Expertise with debugging tools, testing techniques, and driving system-level validation and automation
Demonstrated lifecycle product ownership of complex products, participating in cross-functional teams from product inception to volume production
Ability to work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability
Bachelor's degree in engineering and 12+ years of related experience
Small Team Lead or proven technical mentor
Skills
C++
C
Linux
Yocto
OpenBMC
ZephyrOS
I2C
PMBus
AVSbus
MDIO
PCIe
SPI
USB
SERDES
Redfish
MCTP
PLDM
SPDM
Secure Boot
u-boot
Calyptra
NETCONF
NIC
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Rrsp
Employee stock purchase program
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
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Job Description:
As a Principal 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.
Responsibilities
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:
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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.
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OS & Firmware: Experience with Linux/Yocto, OpenBMC, and/or ZephyrOS.
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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.
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Hardware Interfaces & Buses: Hands-on experience writing software for low-level interfaces including I2C, PMBus, AVSbus, MDIO, PCIe, SPI, USB, and SERDES.
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Management & Telemetry Protocols: Strong knowledge of Redfish and DMTF standards including MCTP, PLDM, and SPDM.
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Security & Boot: Implementation of Secure Boot, u-boot, Secure Root of Trust (RoT), and familiarity with architectures like Calyptra.
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Networking: Solid baseline knowledge of datacenter networking, switching, and NIC architectures.
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Testing & Automation: Expertise with debugging tools, testing techniques, and driving system-level validation and automation.
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Lifecycle Ownership: Demonstrated lifecycle product ownership of complex products, participating in cross-functional teams from product inception to volume production.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 12+ years of related experience.
Beneficial Experience:
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Small Team Lead or proven technical mentor.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is CAD 114,400.00 To CAD 183,000.00
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, RRSP participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays; and paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for 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.
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