Experienced Mainframe Software Development Engineer

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Warrenville, IL, USA
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108K-173K Annually
Semiconductor
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Job Description:

Job Description Summary

Experienced Software Development Engineer: Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and fixes/patches.

Knowledge:  An experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.  This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.  This position is concentrated on the mainframe platform, with development in Assembler language.

Job Complexity:  Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.  Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.  Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.  

Supervision: Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.

Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience. 

Job Description

This position is concentrated on the mainframe platform, with development in Assembler language.

We are looking for experienced Software Engineers to produce and implement functional software solutions for delivery to our customers.  This will involve development on existing mainframe-based products.  You will work with product management to help define software requirements and implement the solutions in a small development team environment.  In this role, you should be able to work independently with little supervision while also collaborating with team members.  You should have excellent organization and problem-solving skills, and experience in Agile development methodologies.  The individual and team goal will be to develop high-quality software that is aligned with user needs and business objectives. 

Responsibilities

  • Developing high-quality software design and architecture

  • Producing, testing and debugging software solutions

  • Providing peer leadership in an Agile team environment

  • Technical interaction with product management and customers

  • Coordination with management and internal teams

  • Automating tasks through appropriate tools and scripting

  • Performing validation and verification testing

  • Ensuring software is up-to-date with latest technologies

Requirements

  • Proven Mainframe knowledge and skills

  • IBM Assembler language proficiency

  • Strong understanding of DB2 and relational database concepts and internals

  • z/OS Operating system familiarity

  • Database design and SQL skills

  • Source control systems and interactive debugging tool experience

  • Strong Database Application design and implementation skills including schema design, queries, procedures, triggers etc.

  • Experience developing/utilizing test automation 

  • Experience with DevOps and Continuous integration tools

  • Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $172,800

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.

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

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