Principal Software Engineer - Content Library

Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join and lead our Content Library team, which is a critical component of our vSphere platform in VCF supporting VM and Kubernetes on vSphere. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing reliable mechanisms to distribute content at scale across multiple datacenters, ensuring high performance and low latency. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of distributed object replication and Java programming skills, as well as the ability to take vague problems and decompose them into detailed requirements. If you have a passion for building scalable and efficient systems, and are excited about the opportunity to work on a critical component of our Kubernetes on vSphere platform, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop reliable mechanisms to distribute content at scale across multiple datacenters, ensuring high performance and low latency for many objects being replicated to many destinations
• Implement and optimize distributed object replication algorithms to ensure efficient content synchronization across multiple datacenters
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Content Library with other VMware products and features, such as Kubernetes on vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and vCenter Server
• Decompose vague problems into detailed requirements, and develop solutions that meet the needs of our customers
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the Content Library feature
• Participate in code reviews and ensure that the code is aligned with VMware's coding standards and best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to content replication, synchronization, and storage

Requirements

• Bachelor's and 12+ years of related experience in Computer Science or a related field or Master's degree and 10+ years of related experience in Computer Science or a related field
• Proficient in Java programming language, with experience in developing scalable and efficient systems
• Ability to take vague problems and decompose them into detailed requirements, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions
• Experience with cloud-based storage solutions, such as AWS S3 or Azure Blob Storage, is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git
• Candidate should not require sponsorship

Nice to Have

• Strong knowledge of distributed object replication, including algorithms and data structures
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerization technologies
• Knowledge of vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and other VMware products and technologies
• Familiarity with Content Library feature and its use cases, including VM and vApp templates, ISO images, and other file types

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools

Content Library is a critical component of our vSphere platform, supporting modern Kubernetes workloads. It is a container object for VM and vApp templates, ISO images, text files, and other types of files. The Content Library enables users to deploy virtual machines and vApps in the vSphere inventory, and share content across vCenter Server instances in the same or different locations. The goal of the Content Library is to provide consistency, compliance, efficiency, and automation in deploying workloads at scale.

If you are a motivated and talented engineer with a passion for building scalable and efficient systems, and are excited about the opportunity to work on a critical component of our Kubernetes on vSphere platform, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team!

The annual base salary range for this position is $141,000 - $225,000. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements. Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law. If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.