Principal Engineer - Lifecycle Management
Description For Principal Engineer - Lifecycle Management
Broadcom, a global technology leader in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, is seeking a Principal Engineer for Lifecycle Management in their VMware division. This role is crucial in designing a visionary new Clustered Operations workflow for managing the ESXi hypervisor, involving a complete re-design and rewrite of how ESXi clusters are managed at scale.
The ideal candidate will lead a team of highly skilled developers through this significant transition, combining technical expertise with strong communication skills. They will be responsible for defining innovative solutions for managing clusters of ESXi hypervisors at scale, playing a key role in technical discussions, architectural decisions, and problem-solving exercises.
Key responsibilities include:
- Representing the team in internal and external forums
- Interacting with engineering leadership from different teams
- Hands-on contributions to design and implementation
- Working with various functions to convert customer/market requirements into viable product solutions
- Mentoring team members on design/coding
Required skills:
- Master's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 10+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience
- Senior technical leadership experience
- Broad technical background in client-server technologies
- Programming experience with C++, Python, Java or similar languages
- Understanding of Networking and Storage fundamentals
- Knowledge of distributed systems, relational databases, algorithms, and object-oriented concepts
- Experience with build systems like Bazel
- Understanding of continuous integration and release processes
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred skills:
- Understanding of virtualization concepts
- Good understanding of UI or UX requirements
Broadcom offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $141,000 - $225,000, discretionary annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, and paid time off.
Join Broadcom and be part of a team that's reshaping the future of hypervisor management and clustered operations in the VMware division.
Responsibilities For Principal Engineer - Lifecycle Management
- Define innovative new solutions for managing clusters of ESXi hypervisors at scale
- Play a key role in technical discussions, architectural decisions and problem-solving exercises
- Represent the team in internal and external forums to evangelize and defend the product architecture
- Interact with engineering leadership from different teams to understand their needs and concerns
- Hands-on contributions towards the design and implementation of key elements of the product
- Work with other functions to convert customer/market requirements into viable product solutions
- Mentor the team's other members on design/coding and help grow their technical careers
Requirements For Principal Engineer - Lifecycle Management
- Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 10+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience
- Currently working in a senior technical leadership role (such as Staff or Senior Engineer)
- Broad technical background in client-server technologies
- Programming experience with C++, Python, Java or similar languages
- Good understanding of Networking and Storage fundamentals
- Deep knowledge of distributed systems, relational databases, algorithms, data structures and object-oriented concepts
- Experience with build systems such as Bazel
- Understanding of continuous integration and release processes
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Benefits For Principal Engineer - Lifecycle Management
- Competitive base salary
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Equity participation
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) 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 as applicable
