Mainframe Software Development Engineer in Test
Company websitebroadcom.com (Broadcom, opens in new tab)
Base salary $109,700 to $175,500
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Lisle Warrenville Road, IL
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- LocationLisle Warrenville Road, IL
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
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Job Description Summary
Experienced Software Development Engineer in Test: Plans, designs, develops and executes tests for software enhancements and fixes/patches.
Knowledge: An experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization. This job is a fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position. The position involves testing and validation of mainframe-based applications.
Job Complexity: Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
Supervision: Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
Job Description
We are looking for experienced Software Engineers in Test to participate in an Agile development environment producing functional software solutions for delivery to our customers. In this role, you should be able to work independently with little supervision while also collaborating with team members. You should have excellent organization and problem-solving skills, and experience in Agile development methodologies. The individual and team goal will be to develop high-quality software that is aligned with user needs and business objectives in a mainframe computing environment.
Responsibilities
- Performing validation and verification testing of both new features and product fixes
- Developing and executing high-quality software tests in a continuous integration environment
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining robust test automation pipelines
- Assessing code coverage and identifying/resolving testing gaps
- Automating tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
- Ensuring test pipelines are up to date with latest technologies
- Collaborating and providing Quality Assurance subject matter expertise in an Agile team environment
- Coordination with management and internal teams
Requirements
- Practical experience in mainframe development and testing environment
- Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
- Proficiency with Job Control Language (JCL) for batch workload
- Proficiency in Scripting languages (Python, JSON, REXX)
- Proficiency in CI/CD test automation frameworks (Jenkins)
- Strong understanding of Security protocols and ESMs
- Experience with REST API Automation (RestAssured) is a plus
- Experience with Java and Javascript/Typescript is a plus
- Experience with Junit/TestNG framework is a plus
- Experience with JMeter for Stress and Load testing is a plus
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00
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)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($109,700) is above 4% of the 10,158 Software Engineering roles nationwide listed on this site; 7 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $161,000; the middle half runs from $140,000 to $191,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingMainframe Software Development Engineer in Test$109,700 to $175,500
AI Software Engineer$109,700 to $175,500
Senior Digital / Mixed-Signal IC Design or Verification Engineer$109,700 to $175,500
DSP System Architect$109,700 to $175,500
Staff IC Verification Engineer$109,700 to $175,500
Reliability Engineer$109,700 to $175,500
R&D Staff Software Engineer$109,700 to $175,500
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Mainframe Software Development Engineer in Test (this listing) | $109,700 - $175,500 |
| AI Software Engineer | $109,700 - $175,500 |
| Senior Digital / Mixed-Signal IC Design or Verification Engineer | $109,700 - $175,500 |
| DSP System Architect | $109,700 - $175,500 |
| Staff IC Verification Engineer | $109,700 - $175,500 |
| Reliability Engineer | $109,700 - $175,500 |
| R&D Staff Software Engineer | $109,700 - $175,500 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-02
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: USA-IL Lisle Warrenville Road
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00
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What we verified
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.