Software Systems Engineer

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Palo Alto, CA, USA
In-Office
141K-226K Annually
Senior level
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
As a Software Systems Engineer, you'll build scalable AI solutions, collaborate on Kubernetes services, and ensure reliability through automated testing and code reviews.
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Job Description:

Broadcom is looking for a Software Systems Engineer (P5) to join VMware Cloud Foundation’s (VCF) AI and Advanced Services team. This position is key to building a best in class private cloud AI platform. You will have a high impact by playing a critical role designing and implementing scalable solutions along with a team of talented and enthusiastic engineers.

This role will be a member of the Software Engineering team, which is a team building a set of Kubernetes based Platform Services: Model Gallery, Model Runtime and ML API Gateway, Data Indexing and Retrieval, and Agent Builder. The successful candidate must have experience building scaleable software systems, and experience participating in upstream Kubernetes and related CNCF projects as a contributor is a major plus.

The AI & Advanced Services team is responsible for building AI platform capabilities into the VMware Cloud Foundation product to enable our enterprise customers to have all of the AI platform features they need to build, deploy, test, manage, and scale their AI infrastructure and workloads.

 

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver expanded capabilities of Kubernetes-based platform services for AI

  • Own the AI platform’s end user / in-product CLI across all components, help guide other teams in how to deliver CLI based experience for the platform 

  • Decompose vague problems into detailed requirements, and develop solutions that meet the needs of our customers

  • Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the feature set

  • Participate in code reviews and ensure that the code is aligned with VMware's coding standards and best practices

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Private AI services and how those services interface with other components of the stack such as storage, networking, etc.

 

Requirements

  • Ability to succeed on an take-home distributed systems homework assignment and in-person technical interview including coding and debugging

  • 5+ years experience in scalable distributed systems 

  • Experience in Go, C++, or systems level Python is a plus, or can demonstrate mastery of programming and willingness to learn new language 

  • 5+ years of hands on experience with Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)

  • Hands on experience deploying and maintaining Kubernetes Operators is a big plus 

  • Proven knowledge of systems design

  • Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with ability to work independently

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams

  • Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git

  • BS plus 12+ or MS in Computer Science or related technical fields plus 10+ years of related experience in the software industry

  • Candidate should not require sponsorship

  • Ability to work full time out of an office in either Palo Alto, California or Austin, Texas.

 

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment

  • Access to  cutting-edge technologies and tools

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits 

The annual base salary range for this position is $141,300 - $226,000

 

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

  • 5+ years experience in scalable distributed systems
  • 5+ years of hands on experience with Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
  • Experience in Go, C++, or systems level Python
  • Hands on experience deploying and maintaining Kubernetes Operators
  • BS plus 12+ or MS in Computer Science or related technical fields plus 10+ years of related experience in the software industry

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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