R&D Engineer Software

Overview VMware Tools team of VCF division of VMware by Broadcom is responsible for delivering a set of services that enable several features in VCF that interact with guest operating systems to improve management and enable seamless user interactions. Job Description VMware Tools for Windows is a collection of kernel drivers and user‑space services that run inside virtual machines. VMware Tools for Linux is a collection of user‑space services provided via open‑vm‑tools, packaged in all major Linux distributions. VMware Tools provides a two‑way interface and glue between the virtualization host and the virtual machine’s guest operating system so both sides can cooperate. It enables soft power operations, guest automation APIs, guest file system quiescing, gathering guest information, and more. Building VMware Tools functionality requires working on guest components as well as vSphere services. We are looking for highly motivated and talented software engineers to tackle challenging, industry‑proven problems in VCF. The ideal candidate must have a passion for user experience, a strong systems‑design background, enterprise software development experience, and a focus on product quality and security. Responsibilities R&D engineers drive new feature development for various guest OSes, fix issues uncovered in the existing product, and improve our development processes to make our daily lives easier. This role requires close collaboration with senior technical leaders for designing and implementing new ideas, peers for design and code reviews, the QE and support organizations to understand product issues, and technical writers to document new product behaviors. Required Skills and Background Bachelor’s plus 8+ years, preferably Master’s plus 6+ years in Computer Science experience in building, shipping and supporting enterprise software through multiple releases Experience designing and leading complex system software projects using C/C++ on Windows and Linux platforms Hands‑on experience developing user‑space applications/services for Windows and Linux in C/C++ Expertise on Windows and Linux operating system internals Highly skilled in designing and implementing data structures, algorithms, system libraries, services, and APIs Proficient in multi‑threaded programming, client‑server programming, and efficient code writing Hands‑on experience using debugging tools such as WinDbg, PerfMon, Process Monitor, Process Explorer, UMDH, GDB, gperf, gcore, Valgrind, strace, etc. to debug and solve technical and performance issues in system software Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines Proven track record of delivering excellent quality deliverables with global cross‑functional teams and tight deadlines Excellent technical communication skills to communicate in detail as well as at a high level Other Desired Skills Exposure to device drivers and kernel space code Experience with scripting languages like Python Experience in virtualization software technology Experience in token‑based authentication systems using tokens such as SAML bearer token, JWT token Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $192,000. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr