Software Engineer (ICB 4)
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 United States
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- LocationUnited States
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Job Description:
Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a seasoned Software Engineer with a talent for developing software and championing a culture dedicated to quality, security, and a smooth user experience. This role focuses on our non-mainframe applications, with opportunities to expand your experience into mainframe software.
This role is in the Mainframe DevOps value stream, as a software engineer for one of our flagship products, Gen (formerly known as COOL:Gen or CA Gen). Gen is a low-code, model-driven development environment for enterprise applications. Gen enables global enterprises to generate and deploy applications in a single, integrated development environment for multiple platforms.
Broadcom has earned scores of global Workplace Excellence awards in the last few years - and there's a reason for that. It’s our aim to encourage global collaboration and innovation while supporting and developing our talented workforce. Broadcom empowers its employees to drive success for both the business and themselves. We value a lean and flat organization, with team members who work in-office, for a more collaborative culture that focuses on execution and delivering value.
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The Opportunity
As a Software Engineer (ICB 4), you will take ownership of the development, quality, and security of Gen. This is a hands-on technical role: you will write code, contribute to code reviews, and influence technical standards and testing strategies. Concurrently, you will serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader in partnership with product management and customers. While your primary focus will be on our distributed (non-mainframe) applications, you will also have the chance to engage with our mainframe software, offering a unique opportunity to broaden your technical expertise across the full enterprise stack.
Work Location - ON SITE:
5465 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024
Who You Are
You are a self-motivated team player who likes diving into complex, legacy environments to modernize them in an ever-changing industry standards and customer needs. You collaborate easily with others, with an Agile mindset that makes communicating, responding to change, and continuous improvement a natural way of working for you. Your natural curiosity keeps you well informed of the latest technologies, and deepens your knowledge of legacy systems that are the foundation of global enterprise.
What You’ll Do
Research, develop, and implement high-quality, secure software solutions to maintain and enhance Gen's core product capabilities for non-mainframe applications.
Troubleshoot and fix customer cases that have been escalated to engineering.
Contribute to technical design to ensure robust security standards, while retaining a simple user experience.
Provide subject matter expertise by authoring technical blogs, webinars, and documentation on best practices.
Offer thought leadership directly to enterprise customers, helping them navigate complex business requirements and advising them on Gen modernization and security best practices.
What You Need
Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development.
BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent degree.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand complex component relationships.
Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
Strong problem analysis and debugging skills
Deep expertise and hands-on coding experience with Java, C#, C, and/or C++
Experience in Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.
Expertise in relational databases.
Knowledge and related experience in one or more of the following: Cloud Native Architectures, Containers, .NET, TCP/IP, Tuxedo, WebSphere, Liberty, WebLogic, JBoss (WildFly), InstallAnywhere, Eclipse
Experience with designing and using web APIs like gRPC, REST etc
Additional skills that will benefit your efforts
Experience working with language servers or compilers.
Understanding of complex microservices, databases, and Client-Server communication.
Demonstrated experience implementing cybersecurity principles (e.g., cryptography, secure coding practices, access controls) and using industry-standard products like passkeys and TLS.
Experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and Component Based Development (CBD).
Skilled with automation for test and CI/CD implementation.
Experience with Source Code Management tools, such as GitHub.
Knowledge and related product expertise in any of the following: Python, Typescript, Docker, Kubernetes, Spring Boot, Jakarta, Oracle, Db2, MS SQL Server, ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, COM, Windows MFC, Jenkins, Ansible.
Experience with mainframe technologies.
Experience developing with or maintaining Gen.
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 10,333 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 listingSoftware Engineer (ICB 4)$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 |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer (ICB 4) (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
- 2026-09-24
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: USA-TX Plano Legacy Drive Suite 700
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00
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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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