Technical lead - Staff Software Quality Engineer

Global technology company specializing in infrastructure technology, data center networking, and security, with heritage from AT&T/Bell Labs, Lucent, and HP/Agilent.
$119,000 - $190,000
Security
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Technical lead - Staff Software Quality Engineer

Broadcom, a leading global technology company, is seeking a Technical Lead Staff Software Quality Engineer to join their security division. This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and focuses on delivering high-quality security products, specifically the vDefend Distributed Firewall and ATP.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies in a fast-paced, agile environment. As a Technical Lead, you'll be responsible for developing comprehensive test strategies and automation frameworks to ensure product quality. The role requires expertise in Python programming, security technologies, and distributed systems testing.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in networking or security technologies, with strong programming skills in Python and related technologies. You'll work with a collaborative team of developers, product managers, and systems engineers to deliver sophisticated security solutions.

Key responsibilities include creating comprehensive test plans, managing the QE lifecycle, developing automated tests, and mentoring junior engineers. You'll be working with advanced security solutions and need to understand complex distributed architectures.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $119,000 to $190,000 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities. Broadcom offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and various leave benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned quality engineer looking to make an impact in the security space while working with advanced technologies and leading a team. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and strategic thinking in a company known for innovation and engineering excellence.

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Technical lead - Staff Software Quality Engineer

  • Create comprehensive test plans for functional, system, scalability, performance, longevity, and churn testing
  • Manage QE lifecycle including test planning, automation, CI/CD integration, and defect management
  • Design and develop scalable Python tests using Pytest framework
  • Coordinate with development, product management, SRE, and systems engineers
  • Design complex distributed architectures
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices
  • Document architectures, procedures, and processes

Requirements For Technical lead - Staff Software Quality Engineer

Python
Linux
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 6+ years of experience in networking or security technologies
  • Strong programming skills in Python, YAML, and Bash
  • 4+ years of virtualization experience (vSphere)
  • Knowledge of firewall and security services
  • Experience with TCP/IP stack, L2/L3, and WAN
  • Expertise in networking troubleshooting and debugging
  • Knowledge of REST APIs
  • Experience with traffic simulator tools

Benefits For Technical lead - Staff Software Quality Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Medical, dental and vision plans
  • 401(K) with company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Equity compensation

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