R&D Principal Software Engineer - Security Response Engineering

Broadcom is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their Security Response Engineering team within the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Division. This role is crucial in defending Broadcom's products, services, and supply chains against security threats, particularly those targeting mission-critical systems used by various organizations.

The position involves working with a team of highly motivated security engineers, focusing on the investigation and management of security vulnerabilities reported by external researchers. The role requires deep technical expertise in security assessment, vulnerability analysis, and the ability to develop effective mitigations and fixes.

As a Principal Software Engineer in Security Response, you'll be responsible for assessing threats, analyzing vulnerabilities, and supporting teams in providing security solutions. The role demands excellent communication skills as you'll be authoring security advisories, blogs, and knowledge base articles. You'll work closely with various teams across Broadcom to protect their customers and maintain the highest quality of security standards.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in security engineering, with proficiency in Python and either C/C++ or Java. You'll work with various security tools and platforms, including Blackduck, Burp, Nessus, and Coverity. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on critical security challenges in a leading technology company.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys finding and fixing security vulnerabilities, has strong analytical skills, and can effectively communicate technical information to both technical and executive audiences. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to make a real impact on product security at a global scale.