R&D Principal Software Engineer - Security Response Engineering

Broadcom VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Division is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their Security Response Engineering team (vSECR). This role is crucial in defending VCF products, services, and supply chains against sophisticated threats, including nation-state actors. The position involves working with highly motivated security engineers to address modern threats using cutting-edge attack and defense techniques.

The role focuses on managing security vulnerabilities in VCF products, requiring expertise in vulnerability assessment, threat analysis, and security response. You'll be responsible for triaging external security reports, developing mitigations, and coordinating with various teams to implement solutions. The position demands strong technical skills in security tools and programming languages, combined with excellent communication abilities for engaging with stakeholders from technical to executive levels.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be expected to quickly master VCF products and components, reproduce security issues, and drive fixes into patch releases. Within a year, you should independently conduct security assessments and proactively engage with security researchers. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on critical security challenges at a global technology leader.

This position is ideal for experienced security professionals who are passionate about protecting critical systems and want to make a significant impact in cybersecurity. You'll be part of a team responsible for defending against sophisticated threats while working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to the security of enterprise-level software solutions.