Staff Software Engineer
Broadcom · Posted Oct 1
Semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions for enterprise networks and data centers
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About the role
Broadcom's enterprise security product suite team builds cross-platform, distributed enterprise-grade security software deployed across physical, virtual, and multi-datacenter environments. The work spans core software engineering — cross-platform components, APIs, relational databases, LDAP directories, and user-facing interfaces — alongside deep debugging and hotfix engineering for critical customer escalations. This Staff Software Engineer role will drive complex feature enhancements, architecture improvements, and high-tier escalation resolution while integrating AI-assisted development tools into the SDLC.
What you will do
- Design and implement new software components and new features that meet functional and business requirements on schedule and within budget.
- Utilize different programming languages to create cross-platform code (UNIX, Linux, Mac, and Windows platforms) that will run in physical (hardware) and virtual environments (Azure and AWS).
- Define communication interfaces between software components, implement new product APIs, and consume 3rd party interfaces in product software components.
- Utilize network protocols and apply software clustering models to build distributed enterprise-grade software that can be deployed and synchronized in multiple datacenters across the globe.
- Use Relational Databases (SQL) and Directories (LDAP). Design database tables and schemas to store product-specific information and integrate the product with customers' provided databases and LDAP directories.
- Utilize modern UI frameworks for development of end-user-facing interfaces, web protocols, and REST APIs.
- Work collaboratively within an Agile Team to write high-quality, testable code that meets the Definition of Done.
- Perform unit/module testing of software to find errors and confirm programs meet specifications.
- Utilize unit testing frameworks to build unit tests. Implement end-to-end automation tests.
- Provide information to technical writers and conduct training sessions on new modules or code changes to other members of the product cross-functional team.
- Integrate new product features and tests into the continuous integration toolchain.
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools and identify opportunities to adopt innovative technologies.
- Troubleshoot product issues, fix defects, and work closely with customers to drive platform quality.
- Utilize debugging and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex configuration issues or product defects reported by the customers.
- Work on recreating product issues in the lab environment and be able to troubleshoot issues in customer environments using remote tools.
- Provide guidance and best practices on product deployment models and configurations.
- Support regular cadence of product update releases such as service packs and produce individual hotfixes and code patches.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Strong design, programming (Java, C, C++, PHP, Perl, SQL, and shell scripts), and debugging skills with experience on enterprise-class applications.
- Strong knowledge of Windows / Unix / Linux operating systems Internals and experience with cross-platform software development
- Very good at debugging multi-threaded, high-performance applications
- Ability to use AI tools effectively to improve efficiency and productivity
- Enterprise Security domain knowledge and experience (authentication/authorization frameworks, security protocols, PKI, certificates, SSL, Privileged Access and Identity use cases)
- Good communication, coaching, and mentoring skills.
- Typically, 10+ years of experience in software development
- You are an expert in using AI code assist tools (Claude/Cursor, etc.) as coworkers and not as prompt engineers.
- Good understanding of AI Spec-driven development methodologies like Plan/BMAD mode, etc., and use it thoroughly to map out and implement all phases of SDLC.
- Understand agent orchestration and manage multi-agent workflows to handle complex, multi-step engineering tasks like new capabilities, codebase refactoring, upgrades, and vulnerability patching.
- Code Review & Quality Control: Critically review AI-generated code for architectural alignment, design, and performance bottlenecks.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Broadcom
Broadcom Inc. is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. Its products serve critical markets including data centers, networking, enterprise software, broadband, wireless, and storage. Through strategic expansions and robust R&D, Broadcom powers complex digital infrastructure worldwide.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 20000+ employees
- Founded
- 1961
- Location
- Palo Alto, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Amie Thuener
Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
Charlie Kawwas
President, Semiconductor Solutions Group
Ram Velaga
President, Infrastructure Software Group
Mark Brazeal
Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer
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