Mainframe z/VM System programmer
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 Pittsburgh Holiday Drive, PA +1 more
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- LocationPittsburgh Holiday Drive, PA +1 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
All places named
- Pittsburgh Holiday Drive, PA
- USA-TX Plano Legacy Drive Suite 700
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Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mainframe z/VM System programmer to support and maintain our enterprise IBM Z mainframe infrastructure. This is a critical role in a complex, high-availability mainframe product development environment, with a primary focus on the administration of the z/VM environment.
Key Responsibilities
z/VM System Administration & Support:
Install, configure, administer, and maintain IBM z/VM operating systems, providing expert-level support.
Define and manage VM guests for various operating systems, including z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux, and z/VSE.
Collaborate with VM guest owners to ensure the appropriate allocation of virtual and real resources.
Configure and administer essential VM service machines (e.g., RSCS, TCPIP SSL, VTAM, and Certificate Management).
Ensure proficiency in the building, backup, and restoration of DCSS and NSS segments.
Product Expertise & Troubleshooting:
Demonstrate extensive experience using the CA/Broadcom suite of VM products.
Install, maintain, and configure VM products from IBM and other third-party vendors.
Apply strong troubleshooting and implementation skills to quickly resolve complex issues and maintain system stability.
Required Skills and Experience
Extensive hands-on experience with IBM z/VM administration and support.
Proven ability to work effectively in a demanding, high-availability production environment.
Experience with guest provisioning and management of z/OS, z/VM, and z/VSE under z/VM.
Desirable Skills
Expertise in Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) and Input/Output Configuration Data Set (IOCDS) management.
Ability to update and manage hardware configurations, including definitions for the processor, channels, control units, and devices.
Technical knowledge of IBM Z hardware configuration and I/O subsystem design.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Engineering/Computer Science and 6+ years of related experience
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 10,168 Software Engineering roles nationwide listed on this site; 7 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $161,886; 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 5, 2026.
This listingMainframe z/VM System programmer$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
Mainframe Software Development Engineer in Test$109,700 to $175,500
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Mainframe z/VM System programmer (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 |
| Mainframe Software Development Engineer in Test | $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
- 2026-10-15
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: USA-TX Plano Legacy Drive Suite 700 • USA-PA Pittsburgh Holiday Drive
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.
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