Senior Software Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 141,300 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid holidays and sick leave

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is seeking an Experienced Technical Leader for their VCF team to define the technical vision and develop high-performance distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive software development experience and a strong background in distributed systems.

This role is on-site in Palo Alto, CA, requiring a proven ability to lead teams and communicate complex concepts effectively. Compensation includes an annual base salary of $141,300 - $226,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development experience, with 5 years in a lead architect or principal engineer role.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams in a collaborative environment.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems concepts and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term technical vision for critical services within the VCF vCenter portfolio.
• Architect and develop scalable, reliable distributed services.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Software Development

Distributed Systems

Java

C++

Python

GoLang

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

VMware stack (vSphere, ESXi)

Job description

Overview

The VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) team at Broadcom is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge cloud infrastructure solutions. We are dedicated to building robust, scalable, and high-performance distributed systems that empower enterprises to achieve their digital transformation goals. Our team fosters a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

Role

Experienced Technical Leader

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term technical vision and strategy for critical services within the VCF vCenter portfolio.
• Spearhead the architectural design and development of highly scalable, reliable, and performant distributed services that power our customers\' demanding infrastructure.
• Contribute significantly to the hands-on implementation of core system components, setting an example for code quality and engineering excellence.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges, acting as a key troubleshooter and problem-solver for critical system issues.
• Collaborate with product management, quality engineering, and other teams to translate business goals into elegant technical solutions.
• Enforce the highest standards for performance, scalability, and security across the design and implementation of our systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree plus 12+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years in a lead architect or principal engineer role focusing on distributed systems; or Masters degree with 10+ years of related experience; or PhD with 7+ years of related experience.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with distributed systems concepts and technologies (e.g., distributed databases, consensus algorithms, fault tolerance, consistency models).
• Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages: strong Java and C++; additional languages (Python, GoLang) a plus.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, particularly the VMware stack (vSphere, ESXi) is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• This position is 100% on-site located in Palo Alto, CA. Must have legal authorization to work in the US.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $141,300 - $226,000. Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and equity grants, including potential annual equity awards, subject to plan documents and award agreements. Benefits include Medical, dental and vision plans; 401(k) with company matching; Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation; and Paid Family Leave where applicable.

Additional Information

Broadcom is an equal opportunity employer. We 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 law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law. If you are located outside the USA, please provide a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.