R&D Software Engineer

Job Description

The work location for this position is in our Lisle, IL office.

• Applying your past experience to inform the product roadmap
• Experimenting with new technologies that improve our software
• Testing modern high-quality software – create unit tests and perform functional testing of software to find bugs and confirm that delivered software meets specifications and quality requirements
• Interactions with customers for demos and feedback sessions
• Work closely with the team architect to research and deliver new functionality
• Drive opportunities to increase efficiency and productivity through best practices

At the end of the day, the main things we’re searching for are talent and passion. However, experience in one or more of these areas could make you a great addition to our team:

• Oriented to Quality Assurance (QA)
• Scripting skills used for test automation:
  Python, REXX
• Experience with z/OS system and Job Control Language (JCL)
• Knowledge of CI/CD automation software like Jenkins
• ISTQB certificate or similar
• Experience in software testing methodologies such as BDD and TDD
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Experience mentoring, teaching, and developing less experienced team members
• Complex problem-solving skills and deep expertise within the technical domain
• Experience with Cyber Security and Compliance-related topics
• Nice to have:
  Assembler (HLASM), C, Metal C programming language
• Nice to have:
  Mainframe debugging skills using IPCS, VM Trace, XDC, etc.

• Ensuring the highest quality of data-centric and mission‑critical security and compliance solutions on the Mainframe
• Tests and process automation and improvements
• Experimenting with new technologies that improve the efficiency and security of the company’s proprietary software products
• Working collaboratively with the Agile team to write high-quality software
• Actively participating and contributing in all Agile activities: iteration planning, refinement, and sprint reviews. Volunteer for and commit to delivering stories and tasks within the sprint.
• Reviewing software engineering artifacts such as functional specifications, design specifications, code, unit tests, system test plans, and feature test plans, and ensuring architectural integrity and high quality
• Develop a greater understanding of multiple of the company’s Mainframe products and offerings to enable smoother cross‑product integration
• Interacting with our customers for support issues, demonstrations, and feedback sessions
• Driving opportunities to increase efficiency, security, and product quality through best practices

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years of related experience.

Required.

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.