ESX Engineer

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Palo Alto, CA, USA
In-Office
120K-192K Annually
Senior level
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
The ESX Engineer will focus on enhancing the ESX operating system for virtualization, implementing advanced test strategies, and leading validation projects for VMware Cloud Foundation.
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Job Description

At VMware by Broadcom, we are building new possibilities for our customers by accelerating digital business transformation. We're modernizing data centers for greater agility and productivity, integrating public clouds for faster time to market, empowering digital workspaces to improve mobile experiences, and transforming cyber security.

The ESX Operating System is at the core of the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) virtualization technology.  It is an operating system and virtualization infrastructure built from scratch for the explicit purpose of running virtual machines.  ESX is the leading data center operating system in the world, and is used by most large corporations, due to its advanced capabilities, performance, and quality.

The ESX Core Platform Quality team is responsible for quality and reliability of ESX platform that is consumed by VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) software.  ESX Core Platform Quality established the foundation for VCF and is a key differentiator for VCF product to our customers. 

As a member of ESX Core Platform Quality team, you will:

  • Learn the tools and processes necessary to become a successful ESX and VMKernel engineer and will participate in the design and development of novel validation techniques and algorithms for ESX operating system that manages virtual and real computer hardware.
  • Work closely with a technical lead and your manager to grow in your new position and define goals to continue growing in your career.
  • Implement advanced test strategy and coverage for ESX vmkernel and userspace features, with emphasis on scalability, performance, reliability, and support of new hardware technologies.
  • Work with multiple engineering teams to architect, design, implement and deliver test coverage for new products based on the enterprise-class VCF virtualization platform.
  • Take on opportunities to own parts of ESX Core Platform validation projects and with experience, take on ownership and leading larger parts of projects.

Our work will challenge your systems software development and problem-solving skills!

Requirements

  • BS degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of relevant industry experience OR MS degree in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Good understanding of kernel-level memory scheduling, memory management, and memory reclamation. Understanding of kernel-level CPU management is a plus.
  • Broad understanding of OS virtualization solutions, particularly experience with hypervisors such as ESXi. Hyper-V, KVM, XEN.
  • Strong understanding of kernel-level OS architectures such as Linux, Unix, Solaris, BSD-like systems, embedded real-time Operating Systems.
  • Extensive test and automation development experience and expertise for low level OS components.
  • Experience with Intel x86 CPU architecture and Intel based server architecture.  Similar experience and understanding of AMD architecture, a plus.
  • Experience with hardware technologies.
  • Excellent analytical, debugging and Python and C programming skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits 

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $192,000.

 

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.

Skills Required

  • BS degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of relevant industry experience OR MS degree in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Understanding of kernel-level memory scheduling, memory management, and memory reclamation
  • Experience with hypervisors such as ESXi, Hyper-V, KVM, XEN
  • Strong understanding of kernel-level OS architectures such as Linux, Unix, Solaris, BSD-like systems
  • Extensive test and automation development experience for low level OS components
  • Experience with Intel x86 CPU architecture
  • Excellent analytical, debugging and programming skills in Python and C

Broadcom Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Broadcom and has not been reviewed or approved by Broadcom.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is used broadly through RSUs with quarterly or annual vesting, and an ESPP with a discount and look‑back that can add meaningful upside. Company disclosures show ongoing equity grants, including inducement RSUs tied to acquisitions, underscoring equity’s central role in total rewards.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with a competitive company match and immediate vesting is consistently highlighted, supporting long‑term savings. Tax‑advantaged accounts like HSA/FSA further strengthen the financial wellness toolkit.
  • Pay Growth & Progression Compensation ceilings in technical tracks are described as high, with wide ranges and very strong totals for experienced engineers. Sales compensation is also characterized as competitive, supporting attractive on‑target earnings.

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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
38,985 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

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