RD Software Engineer - Virtual Machine Monitor
RD Software Engineer - Virtual Machine Monitor
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R&D Software Engineer Virtual Machine Monitor
The Elevator Pitch: Why will you enjoy this new opportunity
The virtual machine monitor group (Monitor Group) is responsible for the core CPU and memory virtualization technology used in all of BroadcomsVMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Division products. You will have the opportunity to work with bleeding edge CPU technology VTx/AMDV interrupt virtualization memory virtualization/management and virtualization of other forms of compute technologies and accelerators.
TheVCF Division works to build products and solutions that power the hybrid cloud.Working alongside other highly motivated and capable engineers you will get to interact with our largest customers to define the next generation of Broadcoms industryleading VMWare Cloud Foundation platform.
Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 612 months you will work toward completing
The Monitor Groups principal function is to maintain and develop the virtual CPU and memory aspects of the virtual machine platform that runs guest operating systems.
In the first 6 months you will be expected to get up to speed with one of the specialization areas such as new CPU feature enablement confidential computing modernization of the monitor architecture hardware accelerators poweraware compute or aspects of guest timekeeping. By year 1 you would be expected to have impactful engineering contributions and enhancements in your area of specialization.
The Work: What type of work will you be doing What assignments requirements or skills will you be performing on a regular basis
This role requires you to possess a deep understanding of processor architecture and lowlevel OS kernel internals system software including memory management resource management and interrupt architecture.The principal programming language used is C with assembly code used whenever needed to deal with machinespecific constructs.
You will work independently and as a member of a team of software engineers to design and deliver features in support of new processors or a proposed enhancement for the virtual machine monitor architecture. As an example you might be involved in the design and implementation of upcoming CPU instruction set updates in a virtualization context.Similarly you may be assigned to contribute to an aspect of memory virtualization/management features as part of a monitor modernization effort. For more senior roles you would be expected to make proposals that help define the design roadmap or drive a technical effort leading other engineers.
What is the leadership like for this role What is the structure and culture of the team like
You will be joining as a Monitor Engineer as part of the Monitor Group.The Monitor Groupis a part of the VMWare Cloud Foundation (VCF) Division under Broadcom.This organization handles all aspects of virtual machine engineering and has deep roots in the history of the Company.The Monitor Group itself is highly collaborative in nature with a wellestablished culture of engineering discipline. Here you will have the opportunity not only to interact with other team members within the Group but also other groups working on aspects of vSphere.You will lead your part within the projects as well as frequently be given the opportunity to present your work to others and learn about the novel work of other engineers.
Job Requirements
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field and 12 years of related experience or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field and 10 years of related experience.
Experience in C and assembly programming
Experience working on the kernel and /or virtualization space
Proficient in x86 CPU architecture
Must have legal authorization to work in the US
Additional Job Description:
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $127000 $225.000.
This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.
Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical dental and vision plans 401(K) participation including company matching Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) company paid holidays paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship disability status medical condition pregnancy protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
