Software Engineer

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Promontory, UT
In-Office
120K-192K Annually
Senior level
Semiconductor
The Role
Join the VMKernel team at VMware to design and implement kernel-level features and manage virtualization solutions with a focus on performance and scalability.
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Job Description:

At VMware by Broadcom, we are building new possibilities for our customers by accelerating digital business transformation. We are 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 VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) virtualization technology.  It 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 team is responsible for architecture, design and implementation of Memory and CPU subsystems, which is central to the operation of the ESXi Operating System. We constantly innovate to help customers adopt virtualization for new platforms and optimize the usage of their existing infrastructure. Our work will challenge your systems software development and problem-solving skills.

As a member of VMKernel team, you will have the opportunity to

  • Implement advanced kernel-level resource management features for support of new hardware technologies with emphasis on scalability, performance, reliability.

  • Be a successful VMKernel engineer and participate in the design and development of novel operating system techniques and algorithms for managing both virtual and real computer hardware.

  • 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 execute innovative features and subsequent ownership of large projects.

Requirements

  • BS degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of relevant industry experience. Or MS in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years of relevant industry experience Or PhD and 3+ years of relevant experience

  • Good understanding of kernel-level development.  Understanding of kernel-level memory management is 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 / C++ programming skills. Python knowledge is a plus.

  • 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.

Top Skills

Amd Architecture
Bsd
C
C++
Esxi
Hyper-V
Intel X86 Architecture
Kvm
Linux
Python
Solaris
Unix
Windows
Xen
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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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