Principal Software Engineer ESXi CPU & Server Platform

A global technology leader designing and developing semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.
$141,000 - $225,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal Software Engineer ESXi CPU & Server Platform

VMware by Broadcom, now part of Broadcom, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their ESXi CPU & Server Platform team. This role is central to VMware Cloud Foundation's virtualization technology, focusing on the ESXi operating system and hypervisor. The position involves working with core CPU architecture, hardware platform support, and virtualization technologies. The team collaborates directly with major partners like Arm and Intel, engaging in cutting-edge research and development. The role requires extensive experience in system kernel development, hardware enablement, and cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in operating systems, modern computer architectures, and system optimization. This is an opportunity to work on technology that powers the majority of the world's servers, with competitive compensation including both cash and equity components, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with industry-leading technologies.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer ESXi CPU & Server Platform

  • Work on ESXi cpu & server platform system kernel team
  • Support Arm & x86 architecture for ESXi kernel and hypervisor
  • Collaborate with cross-geo development teams
  • Work with partners and represent team technically
  • Develop solutions on ESXi with partner engineering teams
  • Maintain high quality standards and solve customer issues

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer ESXi CPU & Server Platform

Linux
Python
  • BS degree in Computer Science or related field and 12+ years of experience OR MS degree with 10+ years of experience
  • Excellent C programming skills and scripting languages (Python, Shell scripting)
  • Solid understanding of modern microprocessor architectures
  • Experience with hardware bring-ups: CPU, boot loaders, chipset, SMP/NUMA, interrupt controller
  • Strong operating systems and kernel internals knowledge
  • Good knowledge of modern computer systems (PCI, ACPI, IOMMUs, DMA, UEFI, etc.)
  • Familiarity with system and workload performance analysis
  • Expertise in version control and collaborative code review tools
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must have legal authorization to work in the US

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer ESXi CPU & Server Platform

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Vacation time
  • Annual bonus
  • Equity awards

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