Software Development Engineer in Test(SDET)

Broadcom; Illinois; On-site; USD 91,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(K) participation including company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join the Mainframe Security and Compliance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated tests, ensuring high quality applications using agile practices.

The position requires strong programming skills and experience in testing methodologies. The annual base salary range is $91,000 - $146,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Legal authorization to work in the USA is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience testing large-scale software and complex test configurations.
• Experience with IBM mainframe environment and batch processes in zOS or zVSE.
• Familiarity with programming in Metal C, REXX, CLIST.

Responsibilities

• Adopt test-first approach to software development.
• Document test frameworks and define benchmarking strategies.
• Develop automated and manual testing strategies.

Skills

Test automation

Programming skills

Agile methodologies

Performance testing

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

IBM mainframe environment

CICS

JCL

Job description

Job Description

Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented and motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with a passion for building high quality applications using agile practices to join our Mainframe Security and Compliance team. The SDET will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated tests, assessing test automation tools and frameworks, defining testing strategies, and ensuring overall software quality. This role requires strategic planning, leadership in test automation, and active participation in Agile team processes. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills, experience in test automation, and a deep understanding of software development and testing methodologies.

Work Location: Lisle, IL

Responsibilities

• Adopt a test-first approach to software development in which, where possible, the test is developed before the code.
• Assess, define, and document test framework(s), including use of technology stack(s) and test automation tools, considering the long-term maintainability of automated testing.
• Establish performance testing baselines and define benchmarking strategies.
• Provide leadership on industry-standard testing processes (e.g., BDD) and develop automated and manual testing strategies.
• Participate in design and code reviews with other engineers.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and facilitate collaborative team reviews to finalize the testing strategy.
• Review and analyze product code changes to design better test cases and strategies.
• Define and create pipelines to enable Continuous Testing within Agile teams.
• Write programs, utilities, scripts and pipelines to support the following:
  • Testing in various test streams such as Integration, System, Performance, and Compatibility
  • Destructive testing and validation of system recoverability
  • Boundary and edge case testing
  • Load and scalability testing
  • Concurrency testing
• Update automated regression tests for newly identified defects where appropriate.
• Maintain the outcome of automated testing, including reviewing and resolving false positives and improving fragile tests.
• Execute manual and exploratory testing as required.
• Identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities in the testing process and tools.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of experience testing modern large‑scale software and complex test configurations.
• Has mastered the basics of operating as a developer in the IBM mainframe environment.
• Basic understanding of CICS architecture and commands.
• Experience in implementing JCL to execute batch processes in zOS or zVSE.
• Additional experience in one or more of the following: Metal C, REXX, CLIST, ISPF, JES 2/3.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering or related field.

Legal Authorization

Legal authorization to work in USA is required.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $91,000 - $146,000.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.