R&D Software Engineer - Virtual Machine Monitor

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled R&D Software Engineer to join their innovative Monitor Group. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge CPU technology and contribute to the virtualization of compute technologies. You will collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance the virtual machine monitor architecture, focusing on impactful engineering contributions. This opportunity not only allows for personal growth but also the chance to engage with top-tier customers, shaping the future of hybrid cloud solutions. If you have a passion for processor architecture and low-level systems programming, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) participation with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Company paid holidays

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering or 10+ with a Master's degree.
• Deep understanding of processor architecture and OS kernel internals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop virtual CPU and memory aspects of the platform.
• Design and deliver features for new processors and monitor architecture.

Skills

C Programming

Assembly Programming

Kernel Development

Virtualization

x86 CPU Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description:

R&D Software Engineer - Virtual Machine Monitor

The Elevator Pitch: Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?

The virtual machine monitor group (“Monitor Group”) is responsible for the core CPU and memory virtualization technology used in all of Broadcom's VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Division products. You will have the opportunity to work with bleeding edge CPU technology, VT-x/AMD-V, interrupt virtualization, memory virtualization/management, and virtualization of other forms of compute technologies and accelerators.

The VCF Division works to build products and solutions that power the hybrid cloud. Working alongside other highly motivated and capable engineers you will get to interact with our largest customers to define the next generation of Broadcom's industry-leading VMWare Cloud Foundation platform.

Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?

The Monitor Group’s principal function is to maintain and develop the virtual CPU and memory aspects of the virtual machine platform that runs guest operating systems.

In the first 6 months, you will be expected to get up to speed with one of the specialization areas, such as new CPU feature enablement, confidential computing, modernization of the monitor architecture, hardware accelerators, power-aware compute or aspects of guest timekeeping. By year 1 you would be expected to have impactful engineering contributions and enhancements in your area of specialization.

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

This role requires you to possess a deep understanding of processor architecture and low-level OS kernel internals, system software including memory management, resource management, and interrupt architecture. The principal programming language used is C, with assembly code used whenever needed to deal with machine-specific constructs.

You will work independently and as a member of a team of software engineers to design and deliver features in support of new processors or a proposed enhancement for the virtual machine monitor architecture. As an example, you might be involved in the design and implementation of upcoming CPU instruction set updates in a virtualization context. Similarly, you may be assigned to contribute to an aspect of memory virtualization/management features as part of a monitor modernization effort. For more senior roles you would be expected to make proposals that help define the design roadmap, or drive a technical effort leading other engineers.

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?

You will be joining as a Monitor Engineer as part of the Monitor Group. The Monitor Group is a part of the VMWare Cloud Foundation (VCF) Division under Broadcom. This organization handles all aspects of virtual machine engineering and has deep roots in the history of the Company. The Monitor Group itself is highly collaborative in nature, with a well-established culture of engineering discipline. Here you will have the opportunity not only to interact with other team members within the Group, but also other groups working on aspects of vSphere. You will lead your part within the projects, as well as frequently be given the opportunity to present your work to others and learn about the novel work of other engineers.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 12+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field and 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience in C, and assembly programming
• Experience working on the kernel and/or virtualization space
• Proficient in x86 CPU architecture

Must have legal authorization to work in the US.

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.

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