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<div><p><b>Please Note:</b></p><p><b>1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account)</b></p><p><b>2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.</b></p><p></p><strong><b>Job Description:</b></strong><br/><p></p><p><b>The Elevator Pitch: Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?</b></p><p>The Virtual Machine Monitor Group (Monitor Group) is responsible for the core CPU and memory virtualization technology used in all of Broadcom'sVMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Division products. You will have the opportunity to work with bleeding edge CPU technology, VT-x/AMD-V, interrupt virtualization, memoryvirtualization/management,and virtualization of other forms of compute technologies and accelerators.</p><p></p><p>TheVCF Division works to build products and solutions that power the hybridcloud.Workingalongside other highly motivated and capable engineers you will get to interact with our largest customers to define the next generation of Broadcom's industry-leading VMWare Cloud Foundation platform.</p><p></p><p><b>Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?</b></p><p>The Monitor Groups principal function is to maintain and develop the virtual CPU and memory aspects of the virtual machine platform that runs guest operating systems.</p><p></p><p>In the first 6 months, you will be expected to get up to speed with one of the specialization areas, such as new CPU feature enablement, confidential computing, modernization of the monitor architecture, hardware accelerators, power-aware compute or aspects of guest timekeeping. By year 1 you would be expected to have impactful engineering contributions and enhancements in your area of specialization.</p><p></p><p><b>The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?</b></p><p>This role requires you to possess a deep understanding of processor architecture and low-level OS kernel internals, system software including memory management, resource management, and interruptarchitecture.Theprincipal programming language used is C, with assembly code used whenever needed to deal with machine-specific constructs.</p><p></p><p>You will work independently and as a member of a team of software engineers to design and deliver features in support of new processors or a proposed enhancement for the virtual machine monitor architecture. As an example, you might be involved in the design and implementation of upcoming CPU instruction set updates in a virtualizationcontext.Similarly,you may be assigned to contribute to an aspect of memoryvirtualization/managementfeatures as part of a monitor modernization effort. For more senior roles you would be expected to make proposals that help define the design roadmap, or drive a technical effort leading other engineers.</p><p></p><p><b>What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?</b></p><p>You will be joining as a Virtual Machine Monitor Engineer as part of the MonitorGroup.TheMonitor Groupis a part of the VMWare Cloud Foundation (VCF) Division underBroadcom.Thisorganization handles all aspects of virtual machine engineering and has deep roots in the history of thecompany.TheMonitor Group is highly collaborative in nature, with a well-established culture of engineering discipline. Here you will have the opportunity not only to interact with other team members within the Group, but also other groups working on core aspects ofvSphere.Youwill lead your part within the projects, as well as frequently be given the opportunity to present your work to others and learn about the novel work of other engineers.</p><p></p><p><b>Job Requirements</b></p><p>- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field and 12+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field and 10+ years of related experience or PhD plus 7+ years.</p><p>- Experience in C, and assembly programming</p><p>- Experience working on the kernel and /or virtualization space</p><p>- Proficient in x86_64 CPU architecture</p><p><br/>Must have legal authorization to work in the US.</p><p></p><p>If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.</p><p></p><p><b>Additional Job Description:</b></p><div><p><b>Compensation and Benefits</b></p></div><div><p>The annual base salary range for this position is$129,400 - $230,000.</p></div><div><p>This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements. </p></div><div><p>

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