Principal Software Engineer

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Job Description:

The Elevator Pitch: Why would you enjoy this new opportunity?

Broadcom is the leader in cloud infrastructure, data center networking and security. We empower customers with solutions from the software-defined data center to mobile edge. We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer on our Bare Metal Network Security team in the Application Networking and Security Division (ANS).

You will be part of a tightly knit and fast paced team that will work in an agile environment. We focus on ease of deployment and solving key customer security challenges. The Bare Metal Network Security team is growing fast and looking for engineers who share our passion for innovation in network security, distributed systems etc. 

Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?

•     You will work on Windows platform for Bare Metal security, including but not limited to Open vSwitch (OVS) datapath and kernel driver.
•     You will collaborate effectively with other engineers and researchers to solve complex problems.
•     You will bring your knowledge of distributed systems and network security as needed.
•     You will be driven and passionate about understanding customer needs and crafting high quality solutions to meet those needs.
•     You will contribute to complex software solutions that have resulted in significant market impact.

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

• Deliver product features in a highly scalable distributed cloud security product.
• Participate in all phases of the software development cycle as part of an agile team.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high quality code with tests in place to prevent any regressions.
• Lead and participate in code reviews.
• Write design specifications and document your work.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science and 12+ years of related experience or Masters degree (preferred) in Computer Science and 10+ years of related experience

Who you are:

• You are a self-starter – you thrive in a fast paced and changing environment. 
• You have strong collaboration skills with a "Team First" mentality.
• You have technical engineering excellence, innovation in everything you do. 
• You have a "Growth" mindset in tackling problems and creating great solutions.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid skills in Windows kernel/platform development.
• Solid knowledge of OOP concepts, object/data modeling, and data structures.
• Solid understanding of Open vSwitch (OVS) networking and security features.
• Advanced use of debugging tools, e.g. WinDbg, KD, CDB, NTSD.
• Deep working knowledge of GoLang.
• Good working knowledge in multithreading, IPC, socket, signals etc programming.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP network layers L2-L4.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $141,000 - $225,000 

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.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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