R&D Software Engineer VMKernel
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Broadcom scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Job Description:
At VMware by Broadcom, we are building new possibilities for our customers by accelerating digital business transformation. We're modernizing data centers for greater agility and productivity, integrating public clouds for faster time to market, empowering digital workspaces to improve mobile experiences, and transforming cyber security.
ESXi Operating System is at the core of VMware Cloud Foundation's (VCF) virtualization technology. It is a platform built from scratch for the explicit purpose of running virtual machines and containers. ESXi is widely used by most large corporations, due to its advanced capabilities, performance, and quality.
The VMKernel Core team is responsible for the design, implementation, and architectural direction of the VMKernel - the operating system kernel for ESXi. The VMKernel Core team works across ESXi but its focus is the core kernel subsystems providing key functionality used by other groups within VMware by Broadcom as well as partner companies.
As an engineer on the core team, you will
- Learn the tools and processes necessary to become a successful VMKernel engineer and will participate in the design and development of novel operating system techniques and algorithms for managing both virtual and real computer hardware.
- Design and implement kernel locking techniques, filesystems, various forms of kernel APIs to interface with device drivers (vmkapi) user programs (POSIX) and other subsystems and invent new OS security and patching infrastructures.
- Work with multiple engineering teams to architect, design, implement and deliver new products based on the enterprise-class VCF virtualization platform.
- Take on opportunities to own parts of the core kernel infrastructures and with experience, take on ownership and lead larger parts of projects.
Requirements:
- BS degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of relevant industry experience. Or MS degree in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years of relevant industry experience. Or PhD and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
- Strong understanding of kernel-level OS architectures such as Linux, Unix, Solaris, BSD-like systems, Windows, embedded real-time Operating Systems
- Extensive kernel-level development experience and expertise with synchronization in preemptive multi-threaded environments. Experience with Intel x86 CPU architecture and Intel based server architecture. Similar experience and understanding of AMD architecture, a plus.
- Excellent analytical, debugging and C programming skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills Must have legal authorization to work in the US
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00
As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and 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.
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