OS kernel system software development engineer

Broadcom

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Usa-Ca - Promontory B, US Posted 58 days ago $141,300–$226,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a senior OS kernel and system software development engineer at VMware by Broadcom, you will join the ESX CPU and Server platform team responsible for advancing Arm and x86 architecture support in the ESX hypervisor. Your daily tasks include developing core CPU functionalities, hardware platform drivers, and virtualization features while collaborating with silicon partners on cutting-edge technologies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across diverse hardware ecosystems, from bootloaders to configuration scripts. Essential skills include expertise in C programming, modern microprocessor architectures, operating systems internals, and experience with version control tools like Git and Gerrit. Ideal candidates also have a background in virtualization platforms such as ESX or KVM, hands-on experience with hardware bring-ups, and knowledge of Arm architecture for future-proofing the system.

Skills

C Linux git gerrit perforce PCI ACPI IOMMU DMA UEFI ESX KVM Hyper-V Assembly x86 Arm AArch64 ARMv8

What you'll do

  • Develop OS/kernel features, device drivers, and system software components for ESX.
  • Collaborate directly with silicon partners on new technologies and hardware enablement projects.
  • Maintain core CPU, hardware platform support, and virtualization capabilities in ESX.
  • Engage in research to identify future capabilities and ensure the future-proofing of ESX.
  • Represent the team technically both internally and externally with partners and customers.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent with 12+ years of industry experience or MS with 10+ years.
  • Excellent C programming skills and solid understanding of modern microprocessor architectures.
  • Strong operating systems knowledge including Linux/BSDs/Windows NT and expertise in version control tools like git and gerrit.
  • Hands-on experience developing OS/kernel features, device drivers, and system software components for x86 PC or ServerReady Arm.
  • Expertise in troubleshooting build issues, modifying makefiles, and creating linux shell scripts.

Market check

Salary context

This $141,300–$226,000 range sits above 69% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$123,000–$214,080

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$139,000–$196,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Broadcom

Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

Broadcom currently has 72 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,400–$192,000 across 72 roles with salary data.

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