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# R&D Software Engineer VMKernel

- **Company:** Broadcom
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $121,900.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), X86 Architecture, Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), BSD Operating System, Unix, Microarchitecture, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, File Systems, Posix, Real-Time Operating Systems, Solaris (Operating System), Subsystems, Multithreading, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Operating System Security
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=71c0c5b73c215260

## About the Role

* BS degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of relevant industry experience. Or MS degree in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years of relevant industry experience. Or PhD and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
 * Strong understanding of kernel-level OS architectures such as Linux, Unix, Solaris, BSD-like systems, Windows, embedded real-time Operating Systems
 * 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. Similar experience and understanding of AMD architecture, a plus.
 * Excellent analytical, debugging and C programming skills
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must have legal authorization to work in the US

## Description

* Learn the tools and processes necessary to become a successful VMKernel engineer and will participate in the design and development of novel operating system techniques and algorithms for managing both virtual and real computer hardware.
 * Design and implement kernel locking techniques, filesystems, various forms of kernel APIs to interface with device drivers (vmkapi) user programs (POSIX) and other subsystems and invent new OS security and patching infrastructures.
 * Work with multiple engineering teams to architect, design, implement and deliver new products based on the enterprise-class VCF virtualization platform.
 * Take on opportunities to own parts of the core kernel infrastructures and with experience, take on ownership and lead larger parts of projects.