R&D Software Engineer Software

Front Door Defense; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 101,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity participation

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and leaves of absence

Job summary

Broadcom in Framingham, Massachusetts is seeking an R&D Software Engineer to develop and maintain high-quality mainframe database software within an Agile team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

As part of the team, you will build, test, and support leading-edge solutions used by major companies. The position offers a salary range of $101,000 to $162,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mainframe software development or related field.
• Capability to work independently and in a team.
• Open to learning new technologies and following trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality mainframe database software.
• Participate in design and code reviews.
• Drive efficiency and product quality through best practices.
• Interact with customers for support and feedback.

Skills

IBM Assembler on z/OS systems

Agile software development methodology

SQL on mainframe databases like IDMS, Datacom, DB2

Experience with GitHub

Good knowledge in Agile tools like Jira

Advanced debugging skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Endevor

Jira

Rally

Job description

R&D Software Engineer

Develop and maintain high-quality mainframe database software within an agile team.

Location: Framingham, Massachusetts, United States

Compensation: $101,000 - 162,000 USD / year

About The Role

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for building high quality applications using agile practices to join our Mainframe IDMS team. In this role, you will be a key member of the development team and will focus on building, testing, and supporting leading edge Mainframe Database solutions used by many of the world's largest companies.

We are looking for an engineer who is highly motivated, team oriented and has excellent organization and problem-solving skills. The individual and team goal will be to develop and maintain high-quality software aligned with user needs and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within an Agile Team to analyze and translate business requirements and write high quality, testable code that meets the Agile Definition of Done.
• Participate in design and code reviews with other engineers.
• Actively participate and contribute to all Agile activities: Iteration planning, refinement, and sprint reviews. Volunteer for and commit to delivering stories and tasks within the sprint.
• Actively communicate and collaborate within the team and across functional boundaries.
• Drive opportunities to increase efficiency, security, and product quality through best practices.
• Interact with customers for support issues, demonstrations, and feedback sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or global equivalent in a software related field and 5 or more years of experience in mainframe software development or a related field; or Masters degree and 3+ years of related experience
• Heavy experience in software development using IBM Assembler on z/OS systems.
• Experience using Source Code Management tools such as Endevor and GitHub.
• Experience in Agile software development methodology.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Open to learning new technologies and languages, following new trends, and continuous innovation.

Desired Mainframe Technical Skills & Experience

• Experience with SQL on mainframe databases like IDMS, Datacom, DB2.
• Solid knowledge of reading system dumps, TSO/ISPF.
• Additional experience in one or more of the following languages: Metal C, COBOL, ISPF, REXX, JCL, C, C+

General Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge in Agile tools like Jira and Rally.
• Familiar with QA and DevOps concepts and practices such as test automation, CI/CD etc.
• Advanced debugging skills using tools like XDC.
• Communications and organization skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $101,000 - $162,000
• Discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents
• Equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements
• Medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) participation with company matching; Employee Stock Purchase Program; Employee Assistance Program; company paid holidays; paid sick leave and vacation time; Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence per applicable law

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.