R&D Principal Software Engineer - GPU Virtualization

Broadcom; United States; Remote; USD 127,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join their GPU Virtualization Team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge GPU technologies, collaborating with major vendors to enhance virtualization capabilities. You'll be at the forefront of developing features that integrate GPUs into the ESXi Operating System, ensuring seamless performance for AI/ML and graphics applications. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software development, focusing on kernel and operating systems.
• Strong understanding of GPU virtualization and integration with ESXi hypervisor.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop GPU virtualization features for vGPU and SRIOV technology.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into technical specifications.

Skills

Kernel Programming

C Programming

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

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Job Description:

About Us:

Broadcom is a global leader in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. As part of our commitment to innovation and excellence, our VMware subsidiary is dedicated to shaping the future of virtualization technology. We are seeking talented individuals to join the GPU Virtualization Team, which is responsible for integrating GPUs in the ESXi Operating System and providing acceleration to AI/ML and Graphics applications running inside the Virtual Machines. The GPU Virtualization Team is part of the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Division which enables readily deployable, easily managed solutions with GPUs to harness the power of heterogenous computing for modern applications.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer who has experience leading initiatives in the past. As a Principal GPU virtualization developer, you will be working with GPU Vendors such as Nvidia, AMD and Intel to enable their latest data center GPUs on our ESXi hypervisor to provide vGPU and SRIOV capability for Virtual Machines. This team controls the full GPU virtualization stack, by working with the Kernel team, Hypervisor team and the VCenter UI team. This is an opportunity to learn and work on both low-level Kernel Drivers and higher-level Management Stack to integrate and enable these capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Research, design and develop GPU Virtualization features for vGPU and SRIOV technology.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into detailed technical and architectural specifications.

• Troubleshoot and address bugs related to GPU functionality

• Deliver software that meets the coding guidelines and quality standards set by the VCF.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation for kernel features

• Work closely with other teams, including ESXi kernel, Hypervisor and VCenter UI teams, to ensure seamless integration of GPU features.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest GPU hardware architecture and trends, kernel programming and GPU Virtualization Technology

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 12+ years of related experience or Masters degree and 10+ years of related experience

• 5+ years of experience in operating systems, kernel development, compute, network and storage subsystems, preferably with experience in VMware's kernel development.

• Strong understanding of kernel programming, including device drivers, kernel modules, and system programming

• Experience with C programming language and familiarity with Linux kernel development

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues

• Have experience with leading projects with medium to large scope.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Experience with using Git and Jira

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

• Familiarity with enterprise coding standards and best practices

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of VMware's ESXi hypervisor and its kernel components

• Experience with GPU Software Technologies.

• Experience with integrating partner software into products.

Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $ 127,000 - $225,000.

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.

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