Mainframe Software Engineer

Please Note: 1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account) 2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply. Job Description: Job Description - Intro Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a seasoned Software Engineer with a talent for developing software for the mainframe and leading a team dedicated to quality, security, and a smooth user experience. This role is in the Mainframe DevOps value stream, as a software engineer for one of our flagship products, Gen (formerly known as COOL:Gen or CA Gen). Gen is a low-code, model-driven development environment for enterprise applications. Gen enables global enterprises to generate and deploy applications in a single, integrated development environment for multiple platforms . Broadcom has earned scores of global Workplace Excellence awards in the last few years - and there's a reason for that. It’s our aim to encourage global collaboration and innovation while supporting and developing our talented workforce. Broadcom empowers its employees to drive success for both the business and themselves. We value a lean and flat organization, with team members who work in-office, for a more collaborative culture that focuses on execution and delivering value. #BroadcomSoftware The Opportunity As a Mainframe Software Engineer (ICB 5), you will take ownership of the development, core architecture, and ongoing evolution of Gen (formerly known as COOL: Gen or CA Gen). This is a high-impact, visible role where you will apply your advanced mainframe expertise to influence all levels of product delivery. You will guide architectural design, spearhead secure coding standards, and act as a technical mentor to other engineers. This is a hands-on technical role: you will write code, lead code reviews, and influence testing strategy. Concurrently, you will serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader in partnership with product management and customers. Work Location - ON SITE: 5465 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024 Who You Are You are a self-motivated team player who likes diving into complex, legacy environments to modernize them in an ever-changing industry standards and customer needs. You collaborate easily with others, with an Agile mindset that makes communicating, responding to change, and continuous improvement a natural way of working for you. Your natural curiosity keeps you well informed of the latest technologies, and deepens your knowledge of legacy systems that are the foundation of global enterprise. What You’ll Do Research, develop, and implement high-quality, secure software solutions to maintain and enhance Gen's core product capabilities. Troubleshoot and fix customer cases that have been escalated to engineering. Drive technical design to ensure robust security standards, while retaining a simple user experience. Champion engineering excellence across the Mainframe Software Division, particularly for the DevOps value stream. Act as a public-facing subject matter expert by authoring technical blogs, webinars, and documentation on best practices. Offer thought leadership directly to enterprise customers, helping them navigate complex business requirements and advising them on Gen modernization strategies. What You Need Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent degree and 8+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree and 6+ years ofrelated experience Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand complex component relationships. Ability to provide technical guidance and mentor software engineers. Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous personal and professional development. Deep expertise and hands-on coding experience in COBOL, IBM Assembler Experience working with middleware, such as ECI, TCP/IP or IBM MQ. Experience with zOS systems components and sub-systems such as: z/OS Language Environment (LE), ISPF, CICS, IMS, WebSphere Liberty, and DB2. Strong command of interlanguage communications (ILC) across hybrid environments. Expertise in deep-dive debugging, including reading system dumps, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools(like IPCS), and executing performance tuning. Experience with SMP/E or z/OSMF. Additional skills that will benefit your efforts Hands-on coding experience in: C, C++, Java, PL/I. Demonstrated experience implementing cybersecurity principles (e.g., cryptography, secure coding practices, access controls) and using industry-standard products like RACF, ACF2, Top Secret, and TLS. Experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and Component Based Development (CBD) . Understanding of complex microservices, APIs, databases, and Client-Server communication. Experience with Source Code Management tools, such as Endevor and GitHub. Knowledge and related product expertise in any of the following: Python, Typescript, Docker, Kubernetes, Spring Boot, Jakarta, Oracle, Db2, MS SQL Server, ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, COM, Windows MFC, Jenkins, Ansible Experience with distributed environments (Windows, Unix, Linux). Experience developing with or maintaining Gen (formerly known as COOL:Gen or CA Gen). Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00 As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and 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, 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. If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.