Principal Software Engineer - Developer Productivity

Broadcom

Promontory D, CA

Full Time

Senior

141k-226k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

The VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) product enables organizations around the world to run their business critical and modern applications in a secure, resilient, and cost-efficient manner. The role involves driving developer productivity and engineering efficiency within the VCF Fleet Management development team, focusing on streamlining workflows, automating processes, and building tools to empower engineering teams. The position requires a deep understanding of DevOps principles and a passion for optimizing the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of solutions that enhance developer productivity (e.g., faster builds, tracking code coverage regressions, secure release process)
Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the software development process and propose innovative solutions (e.g., dev pipeline optimizations, AI based pipeline triaging, AI based log analysis for addressing customer escalations)
Develop and maintain automation tools and scripts to streamline development workflows
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge and expertise on developer productivity and engineering efficiency
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to developer productivity and identify areas for improvement
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in DevOps and software development

Requirements

Bachelor's + 12 years experience or Master's degree + 10 years in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
15+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on DevOps and developer productivity
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Go
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)
Proficiency with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus

Nice to Have

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience in relevant fields

Benefits & Perks

Annual base salary range of $141,300 - $226,000
Discretionary annual bonus
Equity in accordance with equity plan documents and award agreements
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
401(K) participation with company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence

Working at Broadcom

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The company emphasizes a culture of collaboration with common goals and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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