R&D Software Engineer

Job Description: Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented, motivated, and experienced Software Engineer with a passion for building high-quality applications using Agile practices to join our Mainframe CyberSecurity & Compliance team.  In this role, you will be a key member of the development team and will focus on building, testing, and supporting security and encryption within the Mainframe Software Division Portfolio.  This portfolio of products is used by many of the world’s largest companies.

We are looking for an engineer who is highly motivated, team oriented, and has excellent organization and problem-solving skills.  The individual and team goal will be to develop and maintain high-quality software aligned with user needs and business objectives.

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality software design and architecture

Produce, test, and debug software solutions

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.

Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.

Provide peer leadership by actively participating and contributing in all Agile activities: Iteration planning, refinement, and sprint reviews. Volunteer for and commit to delivering stories and tasks within the sprint.

Interact with customers for

, support issues, education, demonstrations, thought leadership, and feedback sessions.

Technical interaction with product management and customers

Coordination with management and internal teams

Automating tasks through appropriate tools and scripting

Performing validation and verification testing

Ensuring software is up-to-date with latest technologies

Requirements

Proven Mainframe knowledge and skills

z/OS Operating system familiarity

Proficiency in IBM Assembler language and Metal C programming languages

Strong understanding of security protocols and Mainframe Security Managers (ACF2, Top Secret, and RACF)

Proficiency in z/OS Security & Cryptography: Integrated Cryptographic Service Facility (ICSF), z/OS System SSL,  and Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)

Knowledge of IBM Crypto Express (CEX) coprocessors and cryptographic hardware architecture on zSystems.

Experience with IBM Z Java cryptographic service providers

Deep understanding of encryption including: TLS/SSL, AES, RSA, ECC, hashing algorithms, and public key infrastructure (PKI) tailored to enterprise mainframes.

Proficiency managing master keys, operational keys, and digital certificates using ACF2, Top Secret or RACF.

Strong understanding of PQC encryption algorithms and technologies in preparedness for Quantum computing

Interactive debugging tool (XDC) and dump reading experience

Attention to detail and a quality-first mindset following coding best practices and unit testing, with a focus on continuous improvement in code coverage quality.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving sk