[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Santa Clara", "description": "Auto req ID 19150BR\nJob Posting Title Engineer, Sr Staff - Software Applications\nBusiness Unit Mobile and Wireless Group\nJob Description Broadcom provides industry-leading A-GPS technology to the mobile wireless industry. Our semiconductor solutions bring IndoorGPS\u00ae technology to the full spectrum of mobile wireless devices, including handsets, smartphones, tablets and other wireless devices. Our A-GPS network infrastructure products and data services power the global location services of our mobile operator customers.\n\nAs part of the GPS systems and applications team, this experienced system or software engineer will be responsible for accelerating the adoption and integration of GPS and related connectivity semiconductor products.\n\nReporting into the BU AE Manager and working with various cross-functional teams, this individual will have as his / her main responsibility contributing to the development of Windows (8) platform software and engaging in all aspects of the technical support for tablet/notebook as well as handset manufacturers and silicon platform providers integrating the Broadcom A-GPS chipset and software into their early prototypes and commercial products.\n\nDuties and Responsiblities include:\n\u2022 Design, develop and test/debug software applications and device drivers for the core host-based GPS library targeting Windows 8, including full support of A-GPS protocols and sensors.\n\u2022 Provide in-depth support in resolving complex software, hardware, and systems issues (eg. board bring-up, performance testing) interfacing directly with customers\n\u2022 Analyse core GNSS performance and resolve any issues in cooperation with core R&D team\n\u2022 Give advice in wireless communication standards related to A-GPS as well as technical support during Interoperability Tests with Network Equipment vendors or even live cellular networks\n\u2022 Coordinate with Hardware AE team to perform schematic reviews and layout analysis\n\u2022 Review and write system application notes, product specifications, and test reports according to internal and customer requirements\n\u2022 Work within applications engineering, with other business units and customers to generate and promote sample applications, system level documentation and evaluation/analysis tools\n\u2022 Work with R&D feeding back customer requirements, market information and issues that can enhance our products\nJob Requirements \u2022 BSEE or BSCS degree with 9 or more years of experience or MSEE or MSCS degree with 6 or more years of applicable experience, or PhD in EE or CS with 3 or more years of experience\n\u2022 Windows middleware, user-mode and/or kernel driver development\n\u2022 Native application development using ATL/WTL, boost, STL libraries\n\u2022 Some experience using .Net framework desirable\n\u2022 Knowledge of Windows Embedded CE/Windows Mobile\n\u2022 Additional knowledge of Android/Linux (or embedded platforms) are a plus\n\u2022 Proven recent skills in software programming in (C/)C++, C# (and Java), HTML5/XML and Javascript would be nice supplements\n\u2022 Solid understanding (and demonstrated application) of object-oriented design and analysis principles,\napplication of design patterns\n\u2022 Previous experience with GPS receivers and/or protocols used with Assisted GPS are a plus\n\u2022 Ability to operate lab test equipment and basic knowledge of digital hardware and radio frequency concepts\n\u2022 Basic comprehension of hardware schematics/layouts\n\u2022 Understanding of wireless systems in general (Bluetooth, mobile telephony)\n\u2022 Self-reliant, self-motivated, able to work multiple tasks under pressure and to tight timescales.\n\u2022 Ability to successfully interact with customers, good presentation skills and willingness to travel\n\u2022 Excellent oral and written communication skills in English\nCountry United States\nState/Province California\nCity/Town Santa Clara\nShift 1st Shift - Day\nPercent of Travel Required 10% - 25%\nFunction Engineering\nDiscipline Software Applications", "date_new": "2012-05-21 18:40:26", "url": "http://broadcom.jobs/xml/28833896/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Broadcom", "title": "Engineer, Sr Staff - Software Applications", "reqid": "19150BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Santa Clara, CA", "uid": 28833896}]