R&D Software Engineer VMKernel

Broadcom

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Work type: On-site
Location: Promontory B, CA
Salary: $121,900–$195,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Apr 12, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 Software Engineer VMKernel

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The R&D Software Engineer VMKernel joins the VMKernel Core team to design, implement, and provide architectural direction for the ESXi operating system kernel. This role involves developing novel operating system techniques and algorithms for managing virtual and real computer hardware. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing kernel locking techniques, filesystems, and various kernel APIs to interface with device drivers, user programs, and other subsystems. The engineer will also invent new OS security and patching infrastructures while collaborating with multiple engineering teams to deliver products based on the VCF virtualization platform. Required expertise includes kernel-level development in preemptive multi-threaded environments, C programming, and deep knowledge of kernel-level OS architectures like Linux, Unix, Solaris, BSD-like systems, and Windows, alongside experience with Intel x86 CPU architecture.

Skills

C Linux Unix Solaris BSD Windows VMKernel ESXi VMware Cloud Foundation POSIX x86 AMD Filesystems Device Drivers Virtualization Real-time Operating Systems Debugging

What you'll do

Design and implement kernel locking techniques and filesystems.
Develop kernel APIs to interface with device drivers and user programs.
Invent new operating system security and patching infrastructures.
Design and develop novel OS techniques and algorithms for managing virtual and real hardware.
Architect, design, and deliver new products based on the VCF virtualization platform.
Own and lead specific parts of the core kernel infrastructure and large-scale projects.

What we're looking for

BS degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
MS degree in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
PhD and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
Strong understanding of kernel-level OS architectures such as Linux, Unix, Solaris, BSD-like systems, Windows, or embedded real-time OS.
Extensive kernel-level development experience and expertise with synchronization in preemptive multi-threaded environments.
Experience with Intel x86 CPU architecture and Intel based server architecture.
Excellent analytical, debugging, and C programming skills.
Must have legal authorization to work in the US.
Similar experience and understanding of AMD architecture (preferred).

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