Broadcom is seeking a Senior R&D Software Engineer to join their VMkernel I/O team within the VCF division. This role focuses on the quality engineering aspects of vSphere's emerging I/O and server platform technologies. The position involves working with low-level kernel components and closely collaborating with ecosystem partners for Day 0 solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python development on Linux platforms, with extensive experience in software development and quality engineering. The role requires deep understanding of operating system concepts, including networking/storage stacks, drivers, and hardware interactions. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing test plans, maintaining CI/CD infrastructure, and troubleshooting complex distributed systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge virtualization technology at a global leader in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The position offers the chance to make significant contributions to high-performance enterprise software systems while working with a talented team of developers and product managers.