Software Engineer (ICB 4)

About This Role

• Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a seasoned Software Engineer with a talent for developing software and championing a culture dedicated to quality, security, and a smooth user experience.
• This role focuses on our non-mainframe applications, with opportunities to expand your experience into mainframe software.
• This role is in the Mainframe DevOps value stream, as a software engineer for one of our flagship products, Gen (formerly known as COOL:Gen or CA Gen).
• Gen is a low-code, model-driven development environment for enterprise applications.
• Gen enables global enterprises to generate and deploy applications in a single, integrated development environment for multiple platforms .
• Broadcom has earned scores of global Workplace Excellence awards in the last few years - and there's a reason for that.
• It’s our aim to encourage global collaboration and innovation while supporting and developing our talented workforce.
• Broadcom empowers its employees to drive success for both the business and themselves.
• We value a lean and flat organization, with team members who work in-office, for a more collaborative culture that focuses on execution and delivering value. #BroadcomSoftware The Opportunity As a Software Engineer (ICB 4), you will take ownership of the development, quality, and security of Gen.
• This is a hands-on technical role: you will write code, contribute to code reviews, and influence technical standards and testing strategies.
• Concurrently, you will serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader in partnership with product management and customers.
• While your primary focus will be on our distributed (non-mainframe) applications, you will also have the chance to engage with our mainframe software, offering a unique opportunity to broaden your technical expertise across the full enterprise stack.
• Work Location - ON SITE: 5465 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024 Who You Are You are a self-motivated team player who likes diving into complex, legacy environments to modernize them in an ever-changing industry standards and customer needs.
• You collaborate easily with others, with an Agile mindset that makes communicating, responding to change, and continuous improvement a natural way of working for you.
• Your natural curiosity keeps you well informed of the latest technologies, and deepens your knowledge of legacy systems that are the foundation of global enterprise.
• What You’ll Do Research, develop, and implement high-quality, secure software solutions to maintain and enhance Gen's core product capabilities for non-mainframe applications.
• Troubleshoot and fix customer cases that have been escalated to engineering.
• Contribute to technical design to ensure robust security standards, while retaining a simple user experience.
• Provide subject matter expertise by authoring technical blogs, webinars, and documentation on best practices.
• Offer thought leadership directly to enterprise customers, helping them navigate complex business requirements and advising them on Gen modernization and security best practices.
• What You Need Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development.
• BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent degree.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand complex component relationships.
• Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
• Strong problem analysis and debugging skills Deep expertise and hands-on coding experience with Java, C#, C, and/or C++ Experience in Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.
• Expertise in relational databases.
• Knowledge and related experience in one or more of the following: Cloud Native Architectures, Containers, .NET, TCP/IP, Tuxedo, WebSphere, Liberty, WebLogic, JBoss (WildFly), InstallAnywhere, Eclipse Experience with designing and using web APIs like gRPC, REST etc Additional skills that will benefit your efforts Experience working with language servers or compilers.
• Understanding of complex microservices, databases, and Client-Server communication.
• Demonstrated experience implementing cybersecurity principles (e.g., cryptography, secure coding practices, access controls) and using industry-standard products like passkeys and TLS.
• Experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and Component Based Development (CBD).
• Skilled with automation for test and CI/CD implementation.
• Experience with Source Code Management tools, such as GitHub.
• Knowledge and related product expertise in any of the following: Python, Typescript, Docker, Kubernetes, Spring Boot, Jakarta, Oracle, Db2, MS SQL Server, ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, COM, Windows MFC, Jenkins, Ansible.
• Experience with mainframe technologies.
• Experience developing with or maintaining Gen.
• Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00 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 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.