R&D Software Engineer

About This Role

• The work location for this position is in our Lisle, IL office What you will be doing in a typical week: • 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 Qualifications: 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.
• Job Duties: • Ensuring the highest quality of data-centric and mission-critical security and compliance solutions on the Mainframe • Tests and processes 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 Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years of related experience Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required Additional Job Description: 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.
• We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
• If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.