Senior Software Engineer – Mainframe Modernization

Broadcom; Green Tree (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive platform tooling and modernize z/OS-based workflows. You will design and maintain shared libraries, automate development pipelines, and contribute to scalable solutions across Mainframe product teams.

You will collaborate with product management, UX, and engineering leaders to define requirements, implement AI-assisted workflows, and promote best practices in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with IBM Mainframe z/OS environments and SMP/e/z/OSMF.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or Groovy.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Git and Jenkins; automation tooling with Ansible.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to accelerate scripting and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Platform & Tooling Development: design, develop, and maintain core libraries and developer tools.
• Mainframe Modernization: integrate CI/CD pipelines and automation in z/OS environments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with product, UX, and engineering leadership on requirements and roadmaps.
• Quality & Reliability: troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure enterprise-grade performance.
• Technical Leadership: mentor teammates and promote modern software engineering practices.

Skills

Mainframe z/OS

Java

Python

Groovy

CI/CD

DevOps

Automation

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

SMP/e

z/OSMF

Git

Jenkins

Ansible

Job description

Job Description

About the Role At Broadcom, we believe enterprise software should be powerful, intuitive, and seamlessly integrated. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who operates at the intersection of systems engineering and modern software design. In this role, you will help build a unified ecosystem of tools, common libraries, and automation frameworks that empower our Mainframe product teams to deliver high-quality, accessible, and consistent solutions. Join our Mainframe Division to leverage your dual expertise in z/OS environments and modern software practices to drive the future of enterprise software modernization.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform & Tooling Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-impact software, common libraries, and developer tools used across all Broadcom Mainframe product teams.
• Mainframe Modernization: Integrate modern CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts, and AI-assisted workflows into traditional z/OS development environments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Management, User Experience, and Engineering leadership to define technical requirements, contribute to strategic roadmaps, and build scalable solutions.
• Quality & Reliability: Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across both development and production environments, ensuring high enterprise-grade performance.
• Technical Leadership: Support agile practices, participate in iteration demos, mentor team members, and promote modern software engineering principles within the division.

Technical Qualifications & Experience

• Mainframe & Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience with IBM Mainframe z/OS environments, system components, and product maintenance. Proven experience performing software installations and maintenance using SMP/e and z/OSMF.
• Modern Software Engineering & DevOps: Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Groovy. solid experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, and related tools. Hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible) to build self-service workflows and streamline routine administrative tasks. Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to accelerate scripting, pipeline creation, and troubleshooting.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• Experience designing and integrating RESTful Web Services and Cloud platform interfaces.
• Solid understanding of software system design concepts for enterprise-grade solutions.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of professional software development experience; OR Master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of professional software development experience.

Location & Equal Opportunity

Must be located in the US to support multiple US business hours, production environments, and R&D lab locations (e.g., Pittsburgh, PA, Plano, TX, or Lisle, IL).

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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, annual equity awards.

The annual base salary range for this position is To 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 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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