R&D Engineer Software 3

About the role

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for building high quality applications using agile practices to join our Mainframe Datacom team. In this role, you will be a key member of the development team and will focus on building, testing, and supporting leading edge Mainframe Database solutions used by many of the world's largest companies. We are looking for an engineer who is highly motivated, team oriented and has excellent organization and problem-solving skills. The individual and team goal will be to develop and maintain high-quality software aligned with user needs and business objectives. Work Location for this position is in our Plano, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within an Agile Team to analyze and translate business requirements and write high quality, testable code that meets the Agile Definition of Done.
• Participate in design and code reviews with other engineers.
• Actively participate and contribute in all Agile activities: Iteration planning, refinement, and sprint reviews. Volunteer for and commit to delivering stories and tasks within the sprint.
• Actively communicate and collaborate within the team and across functional boundaries.
• Drive opportunities to increase efficiency, security, and product quality through best practices.
• Interact with customers for support issues, demonstrations, and feedback sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience; at this level postgraduate coursework may be desirable or Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience.
• Typically, 5 or more years of experience in mainframe software development or a related field.
• Experience in Agile Software Development.
• Knowledge of Source Code Controls such as Endevor and Github.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Open to learning new technologies and languages, following new trends, and continuous innovation.

Desired Mainframe Technical Skills & Experience

• Solid knowledge of z/OS, Unix/USS, SMP/E, z/OSMF, Endevor, reading system dumps, TSO/ISPF.
• Additional experience in one or more of the following languages: IBM Assembler, Metal C, COBOL, ISPF, REXX, and JCL.
• Knowledge and related product expertise in one or more of the following: Test Automation, Jenkins, Python, CI/CD Automation.

Other Desired Experience

• Exposure to designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Expertise in one or more of the following languages: Java, C/C++.
• Expertise in relational databases.
• Good Knowledge in Agile tools like Jira and Rally.
• Familiar with QA and DevOps concepts and practices such as test automation, CI/CD etc.
• Experience with Blackduck, Coverity, zACS tools.
• Experience with Cyber Security and Compliance related topics.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 91,100.00 To USD 146,000.00.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus
• Opportunity to receive a competitive new hire equity grant and annual equity awards