R&D Engineer Software III

Broadcom

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Work type: On-site
Location: Plano, TX
Salary: $91,100–$146,000 / yr
Posted: 17 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Feb 21, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k

This role $119k

$79k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $131,250–$185,434 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $119k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

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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

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TL;DR · R&D Engineer Software III

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R&D Engineer Software 3 will join the Mainframe Datacom team to build, test, and support leading edge Mainframe Database solutions. Working within an Agile framework, the engineer translates business requirements into high-quality, testable code while participating in design reviews, sprint planning, and refinement activities. The role involves collaborating across functional boundaries to improve product quality and security while interacting with customers for support and feedback. Key technical skills include z/OS, Unix/USS, SMP/E, z/OSMF, Endevor, TSO/ISPF, and reading system dumps. Candidates should possess experience in languages such as IBM Assembler, Metal C, COBOL, REXX, JCL, Java, or C/C++. Additional expertise may include Python, Jenkins, CI/CD automation, RESTful APIs, relational databases, and tools like Jira, Rally, Blackduck, and Coverity. The role addresses critical mainframe software challenges for large-scale enterprise environments.

Skills

z/OS Unix/USS SMP/E z/OSMF Endevor TSO/ISPF IBM Assembler Metal C COBOL REXX JCL Python Java C/C++ RESTful APIs Jenkins CI/CD GitHub Jira Rally Blackduck Coverity zACS

What you'll do

Translate business requirements into high-quality, testable code that meets the Agile Definition of Done.
Participate in design and code reviews with other engineers to ensure software quality.
Contribute to all Agile activities including iteration planning, refinement, and sprint reviews.
Deliver assigned stories and tasks within established sprint timelines.
Drive improvements in efficiency, security, and product quality through industry best practices.
Interact with customers for support issues, product demonstrations, and feedback sessions.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience, or a Master's degree and 6+ years of related experience.
Experience in mainframe software development or a related field.
Experience in Agile Software Development.
Knowledge of Source Code Controls such as Endevor and Github.
Solid knowledge of z/OS, Unix/USS, SMP/E, z/OSMF, Endevor, reading system dumps, TSO/ISPF (preferred).
Experience in one or more of the following: IBM Assembler, Metal C, COBOL, ISPF, REXX, and JCL (preferred).
Knowledge of Test Automation, Jenkins, Python, CI/CD Automation, RESTful APIs, Java, C/C++, or relational databases (preferred).
Familiarity with Jira, Rally, QA, DevOps, Blackduck, Coverity, zACS tools, and Cyber Security topics (preferred).