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Core Distributed Systems Database Engineer

Broadcom

Company websitebroadcom.com (Broadcom, opens in new tab)

Base salary $121,900  to $195,000

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Promontory D, CA

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  • LocationPromontory D, CA
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Job Description:

We are looking for a senior hands-on engineer to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of VCF Networking. 


Core Competencies

  • Experience building highly reliable fault tolerant Distributed Systems 
  • Strong familiarity with database internals (e.g., Postgres), replication, TCP/IP and virtualized environments (i.e.VMWare vSphere)
  • Deep experience in architectural transformation and modernization of existing services into containerized applications, owning the deployment, infrastructure, and ongoing orchestration on Kubernetes platforms
  • Recent and proficient experience with Java, C++, Go, Python, or similar
  • Pragmatic thinking and ability to jump into an ambiguous area and break down complex problems
  • Solid understanding of modern development practices including Automated testing, Fault Injection and Performance

Responsibilities

  • Design, lead and maintain multiple platform components including runtime libraries, messaging and datastore services ensuring robustness, scalability and performance
  • Apply industry standards and best practices to help transform home grown database into highly available and scalable containerized service on kubernetes
  • Mentor and guide junior developers.

Requirements 

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science and 8+ years of experience in distributed systems design and implementation; at this level a post-graduate degree is typically expected or
  • Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience and 6+ years of experience in distributed systems design and implementation

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.


If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

Source: Broadcom on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

This range next to 6 other live Broadcom roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Broadcom roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Core Distributed Systems Database Engineer (this listing)$121,900 - $195,000
Test Engineer (ATE)$121,900 - $195,000
R&D Software Engineer VMKernel$121,900 - $195,000
Physical Design Engineer$121,900 - $195,000
Design Engineer - Flow Development$121,900 - $195,000
Physical Design Engineer$121,900 - $195,000
R&D Engineer IC Design 4$121,900 - $195,000

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Broadcom roles · How to read the bar

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2026-10-23
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Location as the employer wrote it: USA-CA - Promontory D

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00

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