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R&D SW Quality Assurance Engineer

Broadcom Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: $73,000 - $117,000 / year

Posted Jan 26, 2026Apply by Jul 25, 2026

Role & seniority: R&D Software Quality Engineer (mid-level)

Stack/tools: Linux/Windows/FreeBSD networking stack; DPDK; network drivers; TCP/IP, RDMA, PTP, L2/L3 protocols; network test equipment (Ixia, Wireshark, Protocol/PCIe analyzers, load generators); test automation frameworks; Python scripting

Top 3 responsibilities: (1) Create and review test scenarios and test cases for Ethernet products; (2) Execute test activities and coordinate with a multi-site team of developers and testers; (3) Review design/functional specifications and user documentation to ensure accurate product functionality; prioritize/manage multiple tasks and releases

Must-have skills: 2+ years hands-on software test experience or relevant engineering degree; proven testing across Linux/FreeBSD/Windows drivers and peripherals in server environments; strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, RDMA, PTP, L2/L3); experience with network test equipment and analysis tools; strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills

Nice-to-haves: Familiarity with test automation frameworks; Python scripting proficiency; experience with performance/scale testing and multi-site collaboration

Location & work type: Not specified; full-time role with base salary ($73k-$117k) plus discretionary bonus and equity; comprehensive benefits; eligible for time-off and family leave per policy

Full Description

Please Note: 1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account) 2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply. Job Description: Broadcom is looking for an individual to join our Data Center Solutions Group team and contribute to the testing of our next-generation class of Ethernet Network Adapter products. As an R&D SW Quality Engineer you will have an active role in the design, development and execution of our test programs for high-speed Ethernet Network Adapters. Primary Responsibilities Creation and review of Test scenarios and Test cases for ethernet products. Reviews of design and functional specifications created by the development team to understand product functionality. Execute test activities and work closely with multi-site team of developers and testers Review User Documentation to ensure it clearly documents product functionality Prioritize and manage multiple, parallel tasks, projects & releases Job Requirements Bachelors of Engineering with 2+ years of hands-on test experience or Masters of Engineering. Proven experience and understanding of various test phases and test methodologies Experience working with Linux/Windows/FreeBSD networking stack , DPDK, Network drivers. Understanding of software requirements analysis, test case design and development Established experience in testing of Linux/FreeBSD/Windows drivers and peripherals in a server environment Experience working with network protocols like TCP/IP, storage (RDMA), PTP or other L2/L3 protocols. Experience working with network test equipment and analysis tools such as Ixia, Wireshark, Protocol/PCIe Analyzers, Protocol Jammers, Load Generators Strong analytical, problem-solving skills & debugging skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good Understanding of test automation frameworks and Python scripting language will be an added advantage Additional Job Description: Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000 - $117,000. 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, 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. Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Broadcom! We are a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. For more information please visit our video library and check out our Connected by Broadcom series. Follow us on Linked In Broadcom Inc.

Test ScenariosTest CasesLinuxWindowsFreeBSDNetworking StackDPDKNetwork DriversTest Automation FrameworksPython ScriptingNetwork ProtocolsTCP/IPStorageDebugging SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skillsmulti-location

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