R&D Software Engineer VMKernel

Broadcom; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company matching

ESPP – Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Broadcom, in collaboration with VMware, is seeking an experienced kernel engineer to advance ESXi kernel subsystems and virtualization infrastructure. You will work on core kernel components, synchronization, and APIs to interface with drivers and user programs, contributing to secure and scalable enterprise platforms.

The role requires strong C development skills, deep knowledge of OS architectures, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver hardware-aware virtualization

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years (or MS with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years).
• Strong understanding of kernel-level OS architectures (Linux/Unix/Solaris/BSD/Windows).
• Extensive kernel development with synchronization in preemptive multi-threaded environments; Intel x86/server architecture knowledge; AMD a plus.
• Excellent analytical, debugging and C programming skills; strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Learn tools and processes to become a VMKernel engineer and contribute to OS techniques and algorithms for managing virtual and real hardware.
• Design and implement kernel locking techniques, filesystems, kernel APIs, and patching infrastructures.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to architect, design, and deliver products based on the VCF virtualization platform.
• Take ownership of core kernel infrastructures and lead larger project components as experience grows.

Skills

Kernel development

C programming

OS architectures

Multi-threading

Education

BS CS or related field

MS CS or related field

PhD in CS or related field

Job description

Job Description:

At VMware by Broadcom, we are building new possibilities for our customers by accelerating digital business transformation. We’re modernizing data centers for greater agility and productivity, integrating public clouds for faster time to market, empowering digital workspaces to improve mobile experiences, and transforming cyber security.

ESXi Operating System is at the core of VMware Cloud Foundation’s (VCF) virtualization technology. It is a platform built from scratch for the explicit purpose of running virtual machines and containers. ESXi is widely used by most large corporations, due to its advanced capabilities, performance, and quality.

The VMKernel Core team is responsible for the design, implementation, and architectural direction of the VMKernel – the operating system kernel for ESXi.The VMKernel Core team works across ESXi but its focus is the core kernel subsystems providing key functionality used by other groups within VMware by Broadcom as well as partner companies.

As an engineer on the core team, you will

• Learn the tools and processes necessary to become a successful VMKernel engineer and will participate in the design and development of novel operating system techniques and algorithms for managing both virtual and real computer hardware.
• Design and implement kernel locking techniques, filesystems, various forms of kernel APIs to interface with device drivers (vmkapi) user programs (POSIX) and other subsystems and invent new OS security and patching infrastructures.
• Work with multiple engineering teams to architect, design, implement and deliver new products based on the enterprise-class VCF virtualization platform.
• Take on opportunities to own parts of the core kernel infrastructures and with experience, take on ownership and lead larger parts of projects.

Requirements:

• BS degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of relevant industry experience. Or MS degree in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years of relevant industry experience. Or PhD and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong understanding of kernel-level OS architectures such as Linux, Unix, Solaris, BSD-like systems, Windows, embedded real-time Operating Systems
• Extensive kernel-level development experience and expertise with synchronization in preemptive multi-threaded environments. Experience with Intel x86 CPU architecture and Intel based server architecture. Similar experience and understanding of AMD architecture, a plus.
• Excellent analytical, debugging and C programming skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must have legal authorization to work in the US

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you’ll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company’s growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and 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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