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Software Engineer

at VMware

📍 USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive Unknown 💰 $120K – $192K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
Salary $120K – $192K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 8+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Category Software Engineering

This role involves developing Linux-based drivers and embedded software for Ethernet physical layer components in networking hardware, focusing on performance, standards compliance, and silicon integration.

  • Design and develop SDK drivers for physical layer
  • Develop embedded software for ARM platforms
  • Collaborate with hardware teams for integration
  • Work on silicon bring-up activities
  • Focus on performance and debugging

The position requires expertise in C programming, Linux driver development, embedded firmware for ARM microcontrollers, and networking standards such as IEEE 802.3, with a focus on Ethernet switching products.

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with at least 8 years of experience in driver and embedded firmware development, proficient in C and Linux, with strong networking standards knowledge, particularly IEEE 802.3 for Ethernet.

Proficiency in CExperience with Linux driversEmbedded firmware developmentExperience with ARM microcontrollersKnowledge of IEEE 802.3 standardsExperience in Ethernet switching products
Experience with silicon bring-upExperience with networking protocolsScripting languages
LinuxARM platformsEthernet stack
CLinuxembedded softwareARMIEEE 802.3Ethernetdriver developmentmicrocontrollersnetworking standardssilicon bring-up
CC programming languageLinuxEmbedded softwareARMmicrocontrollersIEEE 802.3 standardsEthernet switchingdriver developmentscripting languages
collaborationproblem-solvingdebuggingperformance focususabilityroot-cause analysis
Industry Semiconductors & Networking Equipment
Job Function Developing Ethernet physical layer drivers and embedded software for networking hardware
CLinuxembedded softwareARMIEEE 802.3Ethernetdriver developmentmicrocontrollersNetworking standardssoftware developmentdriverfirmwareembedded firmwarephysical layerswitching productsNetworking protocols

Lack of experience with Linux driver development, No experience with Ethernet or IEEE standards, Less than 8 years of relevant experience, No embedded firmware background

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