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Job Description:Job Description
Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?
Do you want to help design and implement state-of-the-art features related to the virtualization platform used in Broadcom's VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)? If so, our Virtual Platform Infrastructure team is looking for highly motivated and talented systems software developers to join the team's experienced OS generalists who apply their knowledge to solving a wide variety of system software level problems.
As a member of the team, you will be responsible for designing scalable, reliable, secure and high-performance system-level components.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement state-of-the-art features for VCF's virtualization platform.
Debug complex, low-level, or distributed issues.
Deliver software that meets the coding guidelines and quality standards set by the VCF.
Skills & Qualifications
BSCS with 8+ years experience in OS/kernel development. MSCS with 6+ years experience desirable
Strong C programming language experience. C++ and scripting language experience is desirable.
Must have OS internals experience, e.g. system libraries, file systems, device drivers on Unix, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux or FreeBSD.
Strong grasp of algorithms (understands code efficiency and performance), understand the nature of interrupts, multi-threaded programming, memory management and 64-bit programming issues.
Ability to design complex software systems.
Strong debugging and performance analysis skills.
Ability to organize and work on several tasks at once.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment of other engineers to meet aggressive goals and high quality standards.
Candidates should be US citizens, permanent residents or not require immigration sponsorship.
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
- BSCS with 8+ years experience in OS/kernel development
- Strong C programming language experience
- C++ and scripting language experience
- OS internals experience on various operating systems
- Strong debugging and performance analysis skills
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.
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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.
