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Job Description:At Broadcom VMware Cloud Foundation division (VCF), 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.
ESXi Operating System is at the core of VCF virtualization technology. It is an operating system and virtualization infrastructure built from scratch for the explicit purpose of running virtual machines. ESXi 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. VMKernel CPU Resource Management team is responsible for design, implementation, and architectural direction of CPU scheduling kernel subsystem, which is central to operation of ESXi Operating System. Efficient allocation of CPUs to virtual machines (VMs) is one of the key differentiators for ESXi, which gives VMware a strategic advantage over other hypervisors. It is something that we do better than our competition through constant innovation. This allows us to not only increase the scope of the workloads that can be virtualized, but to build strategic relationships, enter new markets and handle security crises.
As a member of VMKernel CPU Resource Management team, you will:
Learn the tools and processes necessary to become a successful VMKernel engineer and will participate in the design and development of novel operating system techniques and algorithms for managing both 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 kernel-level CPU scheduling-related resource management features, with emphasis on scalability, performance, reliability, and support of new hardware technologies.
Work with multiple engineering teams to architect, design, implement and deliver new products based on the enterprise-class VCF virtualization platform.
Take on opportunities to own parts of CPU Scheduling 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 12+ years of relevant industry experience. Or MS in Computer Science or related field and 10+ years of relevant industry experience. Or PhD and 7+ years of relevant experience
Good understanding of kernel-level CPU and NUMA scheduling. Understanding of kernel-level memory management a plus
Broad understanding of OS virtualization solutions, particularly experience with hypervisors such as ESXi, Hyper-V, KVM, XEN, and others a major plus
Strong understanding of kernel-level OS architectures such as Linux, Unix, Solaris, BSD-like systems, Windows, embedded real-time Operating Systems
Extensive kernel-level development experience and expertise with synchronization in preemptive multi-threaded environments
Experience with Intel x86 CPU architecture and Intel based server architecture. Similar experience and understanding of AMD architecture, a plus
Excellent analytical, debugging and C programming skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must have legal authorization to work in the US
Additional Job Description:
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $143,800.00 - 230,000.00.
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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Skills Required
- BS in Computer Science or related field with 12+ years, MS with 10+ years, or PhD with 7+ years of relevant industry experience
- Good understanding of kernel-level CPU and NUMA scheduling
- Understanding of kernel-level memory management
- Experience with hypervisors (ESXi, Hyper-V, KVM, XEN)
- Strong understanding of kernel-level OS architectures (Linux, Unix, Solaris, BSD-like, Windows, embedded real-time OS)
- Extensive kernel-level development experience and expertise with synchronization in preemptive multi-threaded environments
- Experience with Intel x86 CPU and Intel-based server architecture
- Familiarity with AMD CPU architecture
- Excellent analytical, debugging and C programming skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Legal authorization to work in the US
Broadcom Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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What We Do
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.
