R&D Software Engineer - Staff

Mainframe systems are at the heart of the digital economy, with 80% of the world’s structured corporate dataresidingor originating on mainframes, and 55% of all enterprise applications hitting the mainframe to complete transactions. Our industry-leading software solutions are critical to many Fortune 1000 companies.
We areseekinga versatile, high-caliber Senior Software Engineer to join our mission-critical R&D team. In this role, you will focus on core development—designing, coding, andoptimizingsoftware within ourOutput Managementportfolio, specifically working on our excitingSpoolproduct.

Spoolis a vital solution that securely manages business-critical print and report delivery requirements across networks, platforms, and locations. It ensures nonstop enterprise operations by collecting reports from multiple sources (including z/OS, Windows, Linux, and UNIX) and delivering robust spooling, print capabilities, and data transformation.

Responsibilities :

• Full Lifecycle Development:Plans, designs, develops, and tests complex, enterprise-grade software systems and core application tools.

• Advanced Problem Solving:Applies broad engineering theories and extensive experience to architect innovative solutions to complex problems.

• Domain Expertise:Serves as a subject matter expert with deep functional breadth across core software systems and complementary fields.

• Analytical Judgment:Evaluates complex scenarios with interconnected variables, selectingoptimalmethods and evaluation criteria to drive results.

• Operational Autonomy:Independentlydeterminestactical and strategic priorities, defining methods and procedures for new assignments.

• Forward Planning:Consults with senior leadership to align team execution with long-range organizational goals.

• Technical Leadership:Guides the workgroup's engineering excellence through deep technical specialization.

• Mentorship:Coaches and mentors junior and mid-level team members to fostertechnical growth.

• Organizational Influence:Drives collaboration across functional boundaries andimpactscross-team priorities, decisions, and activities.

• Escalation Management:Acts as the primary engineering escalation point for resolving highly complex system roadblocks.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or global equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with5+ yearsof mainframe development experience—or aMaster’sdegree with3+ yearsof related experience.

• Experience using Source Code Management tools such asEndevorand GitHub.

• Provenhands-onexpertisein the following – HLASM, IBM C, z/OS, IPCS,TSO/ISPF .

• Java includingtheSpring Framework .

• Technical knowledge of the AFP,Metacode, PDF, and PCL document and page-description formats is a plus .

• Solid knowledge of Unix/USS, SMP/E, z/OSMF, TCP/IP, SNA, XDC,Endevor .

• Experience in Test Automation (one or more: Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Jenkins and DevOps practices.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and bug-tracking software (e.g., Rally).

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Analytical Rigor: Strong problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented focus.

• Communication: Ability to give succinct technical presentations and write clear documentation for developers, QA, and architects.

• Growth Mindset: A hunger for learning and the emotional intelligence to provide and receive constructive feedback.

• Autonomy: Ability to work independently on broad assignments while serving as a technical resource for the wider team.

Why Join Us?
Mainframe workloads have grown 350% over the last decade. As part of this team, youaren'tjustmaintaininglegacy code; you are engineering the future of the world’s most powerful financial and retail engines, doing work that really matters to the global economy. Apart from a generous compensation package and the chance to live and work in the beautiful city of Prague, we offer a mature,supportiveand professional working environment where originality and ingenuity are highly valued and talented engineers can thrive.

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.