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Principal Software Engineer

@ Broadcom Canada ULC

Ottawa, Ontario

Full-time12+ years experience
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Overview

Broadcom Canada ULC is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver software and firmware for ultra-high-performance datacenter-scale solutions. The role is full-time and in person, with ownership of a design from firmware through to validation and field support. The posting states a salary of CAD 114,400 to 183,000 per year, plus a discretionary bonus and equity.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop software and firmware for datacenter solutions
  • Own designs from firmware through to volume production
  • Assist with customer trials and field issues
  • Drive validation and automation
  • Collaborate with partner engineering teams

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering and 12+ years of related experience
  • C++/C experience on multi-processor architectures
  • Linux/Yocto, OpenBMC or ZephyrOS experience
  • Hardware bring-up and low-level debugging expertise
  • Redfish and DMTF standards knowledge

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time offStock options
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-19
First seen by our source
2026-10-20
Source record updated
2026-11-03

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience12+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Laboratory
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyengineering
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Wellness

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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.


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 12+ 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 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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