Principal Software Engineer - Content Library

Broadcom; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in California is seeking an experienced Software Engineer for their Content Library team, critical to their vSphere platform. Responsibilities include designing content distribution mechanisms and developing solutions for complex problems. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Java and distributed systems, and the ability to break down vague issues into detailed requirements. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience in Computer Science, or 10+ years with a Master's degree.
• Experience in developing scalable and efficient systems.
• Ability to decompose vague problems into detailed requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop content distribution mechanisms across datacenters.
• Implement and optimize distributed object replication algorithms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Content Library.

Skills

Java programming

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS S3

Azure Blob Storage

Git

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join and lead our Content Library team, which is a critical component of our vSphere platform in VCF supporting VM and Kubernetes on vSphere.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing reliable mechanisms to distribute content at scale across multiple datacenters, ensuring high performance and low latency. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of distributed object replication and Java programming skills, as well as the ability to take vague problems and decompose them into detailed requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop reliable mechanisms to distribute content at scale across multiple datacenters, ensuring high performance and low latency for many objects being replicated to many destinations
• Implement and optimize distributed object replication algorithms to ensure efficient content synchronization across multiple datacenters
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Content Library with other VMware products and features, such as Kubernetes on vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and vCenter Server
• 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 Content Library feature
• 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 content replication, synchronization, and storage

Requirements:

• Bachelor's and 12+ years of related experience in Computer Science or a related field or Master's degree and 10+ years of related experience in Computer Science or a related field
• Proficient in Java programming language, with experience in developing scalable and efficient systems
• Ability to take vague problems and decompose them into detailed requirements, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions
• Experience with cloud-based storage solutions, such as AWS S3 or Azure Blob Storage, is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and troubleshoot complex issues
• 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
• Candidate should not require sponsorship

Nice to Have:

• Strong knowledge of distributed object replication, including algorithms and data structures
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerization technologies
• Knowledge of vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and other VMware products and technologies
• Familiarity with Content Library feature and its use cases, including VM and vApp templates, ISO images, and other file types

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

Content Library is a critical component of our vSphere platform, supporting modern Kubernetes workloads. It is a container object for VM and vApp templates, ISO images, text files, and other types of files.

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.