Senior Mainframe Software Engineer

Broadcom

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Work type: On-site
Location: Plano, TX
Salary: $91,100–$146,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Sep 17, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k

This role $119k

$74k most similar roles pay here $252k

This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$206,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $119k versus about $178k 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

Broadcom currently has 119 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Mainframe Software Engineer

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The Senior Mainframe Software Engineer joins the Mainframe Software Division to modernize enterprise software products through high-quality design and development. Working at the intersection of design and development, this role involves creating architecture for mainframe applications, producing and debugging functional solutions, and automating tasks via scripting. The engineer collaborates in an Agile environment with product management and peers to define requirements while mentoring junior staff and leading engineering excellence initiatives like technical debt reduction. Key technologies include IBM Assembler Language (HLASM), z/OS operating systems, Metal C (or PL/X), JCL, and source control systems like Endevor or ISPW. Experience with CA 1 Flexible Storage, Vtape, DASD, DFSMS, Allocate, DFShsm, and DFSrmm is beneficial. The role focuses on building a consistent ecosystem of tools to ensure software remains accessible and up to date.

Skills

Mainframe z/OS Metal C PL/X JCL Agile DevOps Endevor ISPW CA 1 Flexible Storage Vtape DASD DFSMS Allocate DFShsm DFSrmm XDC SLD

What you'll do

Design and develop high-quality software architecture for applications on the mainframe platform.
Build, test, and debug functional software solutions using IBM Assembler (HLASM).
Automate manual tasks through appropriate tools and scripting to increase team efficiency.
Perform validation and verification testing to ensure software quality.
Lead engineering excellence initiatives to promote best practices and reduce technical debt.
Mentor junior engineers and guide them in their professional growth.
Modernize enterprise software products by integrating new technologies and processes.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Eight or more years of experience in software development or a related field.
Proven Mainframe knowledge and skills with z/OS operating system familiarity.
Proficiency in IBM Assembler Language (HLASM).
Proficiency in Metal C (or PL/X) and JCL.
Experience with source control systems such as Endevor or ISPW.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and debugging skills.
Experience working in an Agile development methodology and understanding of DevOps principles.

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