Mainframe Software Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 91,100 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid holidays and sick leave

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is actively seeking a talented Mainframe Software Engineer to develop high-quality applications using Agile practices within their Mainframe Software Division. This role involves designing software architecture, collaborating with product management, and ensuring modern software practices.

The successful candidate will possess strong mainframe expertise, including proficiency in IBM Assembler Language and familiarity with z/OS, along with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven mainframe knowledge and skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality software for mainframe applications.
• Collaborate with product management and engineers in an Agile environment.
• Automate tasks to increase efficiency.

Skills

Mainframe knowledge

IBM Assembler Language (HLASM)

z/OS operating system familiarity

CA 1 Flexible Storage

Agile development methodology

Micro C or PL/X

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience or Master's with 3+ years

Tools

Endevor

ISPW

Online z/OS debugger (XDC or SLD)

Job description

Overview

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division is looking for a talented and motivated Mainframe Software Engineer to build high‑quality applications using agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality software design and architecture for applications on the mainframe platform.
• Build and implement functional software solutions, producing, testing, and debugging code while modernizing enterprise software.
• Collaborate with product management and fellow engineers in an Agile environment to define software requirements and deliver solutions.
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting to increase efficiency.
• Contribute to a fast‑paced environment with a passion for continuous improvement and technology innovation.
• Share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned with other mainframe software engineers.
• Perform validation and verification testing.
• Lead engineering excellence initiatives, promoting best practices, code quality, technical debt reduction, and contributing to retrospectives.
• Ensure software stays up‑to‑date with the latest technologies and maintain mainframe expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven mainframe knowledge and skills.
• IBM Assembler Language (HLASM) proficiency.
• z/OS operating system familiarity.
• Experience with CA 1 Flexible Storage, Vtape, DASD Storage Management, DFSMS, Allocate, DFShsm, DFSrmm or other mainframe storage products and systems (plus).
• Source control system experience (Endevor, ISPW, etc.).
• Experience with online z/OS debugger (XDC or SLD) desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills.
• Proficiency in Micro C (or PL/X) and JCL.
• Scripting language experience desirable.
• Experience working in an Agile development methodology and understanding of DevOps principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to collaborate with geographically diverse teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience.

Benefits & Compensation

Annual base salary range: $91,100 – $146,000. Eligible for discretionary annual bonus and equity awards.

Broadcom offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for paid family leave and other leaves of absence.

Why Join Our Team?

We value self‑motivated engineers, celebrate collaboration and support innovation, and provide the opportunity to have a significant impact on our mainframe product teams.

EEO Statement

Broadcom is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We 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 law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.