Mainframe QA Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Equity grants

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

ESPP

EAP

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is seeking a Senior QA Engineer for R&D to lead QA strategy, enhance coverage, and drive engineering excellence across Linux, mainframe, and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product QAs, pioneering test methodologies, and mentoring junior engineers while advancing CI/CD pipelines and a test‑first approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or globally equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Mainframe software development or a related field with Mainframe architectures, system internals, testing and utilities.
• Experience with QA automation tools and maintaining QA testing infrastructures.
• Experience with z/OS (USS and SMP/E), Linux, and VMware (VCF/vSAN) platforms.
• Knowledge of CI/CD methodologies using automation tools.
• Experience with Cloud technologies, particularly Cloud Storage solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive QA strategy aligned with product vision and business goals.
• Analyze code to increase test coverage and advocate for code‑coverage tooling.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define quality standards and testing methodologies.
• Lead by example, mentor junior engineers and drive a culture of quality.

Skills

QA automation tools

Mainframe z/OS

Linux

CI/CD

Cloud storage

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Test strategy

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

CA Flexible Storage

Vtape

DASD Storage Management

DFSMS

SMP/E

Job description

Senior QA Engineer – R&D

Are you a passionate IT professional ensuring top‑notch software quality and driving innovation? We are seeking a dynamic Senior QA Engineer to join our R&D team. In this pivotal role you will formulate a robust QA strategy, enhance code coverage, collaborate with product QAs, and lead initiatives to elevate engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• QA Strategy Architect
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive QA strategy that aligns with our product vision and business goals.
  • Demonstrate and cultivate a passion for delivering high‑quality products aligned with customer needs.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define quality standards, best practices, and testing methodologies.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and drive initiatives to enhance QA efficiency and effectiveness.
• Code Coverage Enhancement
  • Analyze source code to identify gaps in test coverage and increase coverage in product features and modules prone to defects.
  • Champion the adoption of code‑coverage tools and techniques to ensure thorough testing.
• Collaboration and Leadership
  • Collaborate with other product QAs to share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned.
  • Continue to build Linux expertise and stay abreast of new technology, processes, systems, and tools.
  • Lead by example, fostering a culture of quality and continuous learning within the QA team.
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide them in their professional growth.
• CI/CD Pipeline Champion
  • Drive the establishment and optimization of robust CI/CD pipelines.
  • Advocate for a test‑first approach, ensuring automated tests are integral to the development process.
  • Collaborate with internal and central engineering teams to streamline testing, packaging, and building processes to reduce time‑to‑market for product fixes.
• Engineering Excellence Initiatives
  • Lead engineering excellence initiatives, promoting best practices, code quality, and technical debt reduction.
  • Encourage innovation and experimentation within the QA team.
  • Contribute to retrospectives and actively address impediments to team productivity.
• Agile Backlog Refinement & Planning
  • Work as part of a self‑directed Agile team, taking ownership of assigned work and sharing accountability for delivering high quality results.
  • Collaborate with Product Management during backlog refinement sessions.
  • Estimate features, identify risks, and contribute to achievable Program Increment (PI) objectives.
  • Foster cross‑team coordination by identifying dependencies and capturing local backlog items.
  • Actively participate in team planning and contributing to team goals.
  • Volunteer for and commit to delivering stories and tasks within the sprint.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Experience working with CA Flexible Storage, Vtape, DASD Storage Management, DFSMS, Allocate, and/or other mainframe storage products and systems.
• Experience with QA automation tools and maintaining QA testing infrastructures.
• Experience across various platforms, including z/OS (USS and SMP/E), Linux, and VMWare (VCF/vSAN) platforms.
• Knowledge and related product expertise in CI/CD methodologies using automation tools.
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies, particularly Cloud Storage solutions, is a plus.

Desired Technical Skills & Experience

• Experience with performance monitoring and tools.
• Additional experience in one or more mainframe and open systems languages.
• Experience with virtualization tools like Swarm, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and tools related to automating the deployment and management of containerized applications.
• Open to learning new technologies and languages, following new trends, and continuous innovation.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or globally equivalent in a related field.

Work Experience

5+ years of experience in Mainframe software development or a related field with Mainframe architectures, system internals, testing and utilities.

Business Travel & Physical Demands

No or minimal business travel is expected. Office environment. No special physical demands are required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary range: USD 101,000 – USD 162,000.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Competitive new‑hire equity grant and annual equity awards.
• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) participation with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence as required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.