Staff Technical Support Engineer, Mainframe

Broadcom

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Work type
On-site
Location
Lisle, ILPlano, TX
Salary
$88,300–$141,300 / yr
Posted
147 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Oct 14, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $197k
This role $115k
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This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$224,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $115k versus about $197k 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 · Staff Technical Support Engineer, Mainframe

Staff Technical Support Engineer - Mainframe The Staff Technical Support Engineer - Mainframe joins the Mainframe Software Division to provide omni-channel support for complex product suite issues, ensuring customers achieve their desired business outcomes. This senior-level role involves troubleshooting complex problems by analyzing logs, recreating issues in lab environments, and identifying root causes to provide technical solutions. The engineer will also mentor junior team members, participate in scrum teams for requirements review, and contribute to knowledge management using KCS methodology. Key responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams to influence defect prioritization and promoting self-service through community engagement. Required skills and technologies include z/OS, Unix, ACF2, and SMP/E. The role addresses technical challenges within the mainframe software domain, requiring expertise in systems programming and high-level problem solving to resolve escalated cases and improve overall product quality for enterprise customers.

What you'll do

  • Provide omni-channel technical support to resolve complex customer problems and ensure successful business outcomes.
  • Analyze logs and environmental data to identify root causes and provide troubleshooting solutions for product issues.
  • Create lab environments to replicate customer issues and test potential fixes or workarounds.
  • Develop, update, and publish knowledge base content using KCS methodology to enable customer self-service.
  • Partner with Engineering teams to highlight business impacts and influence the prioritization of software defects.
  • Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on aged or escalated cases.
  • Participate in scrum teams to review documentation, requirements, and supportability for new product releases.
  • Identify recurring product issues and document them for analysis by Business Insight teams to improve quality.

What we're looking for

  • Must have the legal right to work in the US.
  • Preferred Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of related experience.
  • Requires at least 8 years of professional experience in a Mainframe environment working in Software Support or Systems Programming.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency with Broadcom or comparable competitor solutions.
  • Proficiency in z/OS, Unix, ACF2, and SMP/E is required.
  • Preferred certifications include 100 level knowledge of a Broadcom product or relevant third-party certifications like Top Secret or DB2.
  • Must possess strong communication skills across written, verbal, and social media platforms.
  • Must demonstrate technical leadership and the ability to mentor junior team members.

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