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Platforms & Lab Operations engineer

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USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive
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Job Description:

Broadcom Core Switch Group (CSG) is the industry leading provider of networking switch ASICs and software that power the largest data centers and carrier networks in the world. The team is looking for an experienced software platforms engineer/lab manager to join our team in San Jose, California.

The SDK Platforms & Lab Operations Engineer keeps the Core Switching Group’s development and test lab reliable, organized, and ready for engineering and QA use. The role combines hands-on lab operations with Linux systems administration, test equipment support, security maintenance and development of the Rack lab equipment management system. This key role involves high level of visibility to the leadership, teamwork and close technical collaboration with SDK development and QA teams as well as with Program Management, focused on SDK release production, lab deployment of the latest switching silicon and software, and continuous improvement to our systems and development tools.

Core responsibilities

  • Manage lab equipment moves, additions, and changes; maintain cabling, connections, servers.
  • Monitor lab power and cooling, archive equipment as needed, and perform minor repairs and initial debugging.
  • Attend monthly lab managers’ meetings, complete quarterly safety assessments, support occasional safety walkthroughs, and replenish lab supplies.
  • Administer several Linux systems used in SDK labs. Perform routine maintenance, software updates, and PCIe firmware updates.
  • Rotate service account passwords in coordination with the Information Security team.
  • Run or coordinate quarterly Qualys scans and mitigate identified security findings.
  • Maintain and improve Rack, the lab equipment management system. Contribute to the selection of terminal servers and PDU equipment for purchasing. Demonstrate complete ownership of automation of the integration of such equipment into Broadcom internal processes and QA interfaces, which involves significant level of Python, Expect and some Rust programming.
  • Perform OS and kernel updates on Broadcom SVK reference systems, including tools and kernel builds and updates the builds page.
  • Support and continuously improve new platform setup workflows, including system installation, RFS installation and tar creation.
  • Install and maintain Raspberry Pi LED test setups used across multiple systems.

Expectations

  • Hands-on experience managing an engineering or hardware test lab, including rack equipment, cabling, power, radiant and liquid cooling, and test setups.
  • Practical Linux administration and troubleshooting experience, including services, operating system updates, and kernel builds.
  • Familiarity with network test equipment such as Ixia, as well as hardware or PCIe firmware updates.
  • Ability to document procedures, track maintenance work, and coordinate effectively with engineering, facilities, IT, and security teams.
  • Requires hands-on Python, Expect, Rust programming, ssh, shell scripting, SNMP, REST
  • Experience with SQL, SNMPv3, BMC remote operations, VLAN partitioning, IP address management in large distributed labs, Jenkins, Nagios, access control, temperature and power management, DMTF Redfish preferred
  • Education/Experience : Bachelors and 12+ years of related experience; at this level a post-graduate degree is typically expected orMasters degree and 10+ years of related experience or PhD and 7+ years of related 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.

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