Distributed Resource Scheduler: Software Engineer 4
Broadcom · USA-CA - Promontory B
- Location
- USA-CA - Promontory B
- Salary
- $ 120,000 - $192,000
- Funding
- ~$2.03T
- Posted
- Apr 20, 2026
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Please Note: 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) 2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply. Job Description: Job Title: Staff Software Engineer - Distributed Resource Scheduler About Us: Broadcom is a global leader in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. As part of our commitment to innovation and excellence, our VMware subsidiary is dedicated to shaping the future of virtualization technology. The VCF's Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) is an intelligent workload placement and workload balancer technology that optimizes resource utilization across virtualized environments for efficient usage of the infrastructure. It automatically monitors and balances workloads across clusters by leveraging vMotion to migrate workloads. By joining the team, you will have the opportunity to work on our cutting-edge infrastructure workload placement and dynamic scheduling stack. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our VMware VCF's DRS team, which is a critical component of our vSphere platform in VCF supporting VM and Kubernetes on vSphere. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing algorithms for efficient resource management of distributed compute clusters on the vSphere platform. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of distributed systems, operating system resource utilization as well as management control planes. The candidate will have the ability to take vague problems and decompose them into detailed requirements. DRS technology is rapidly evolving for cloud native modern workloads on the Kubernetes on vSphere platform and it is becoming a core compute engine in support of modern AI Inferencing workloads. If you have a passion for building scalable and efficient systems, and are excited to work on a critical component of a modern application vSphere platform, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop reliable mechanisms for multi constraint scheduling problems in a distributed system Scale algorithms to support infrastructure level workload placement, resource scheduling, and balancing with low latency Implement and optimize algorithms to support the three pillars of workload placement (storage, networking, and compute) and the emerging fourth pillar of hardware accelerators Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DRS with other VMware products and features, such as Kubernetes on vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and vCenter Server Decompose medium scoped vague problems into detailed requirements, and develop solutions that meet the needs of our customers Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the features Participate in code reviews and ensure that the code is aligned with coding standards and best practices Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to workload placements, resource balancing Requirements: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of related experience, or Master's in Computer Science or a related field with 6+ years of related experience Proficient in C++ programming language with a strong experience in software development process. Ability to take vague problems and decompose them into detailed requirements, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions Experience with cloud-based infrastructure offerings Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git Should not require immigration sponsorship Nice to Have: Knowledge of modern workloads, modern workload schedulers (such as kubernetes) Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerization technologies Knowledge of vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and other VMware products and technologies Familiarity with VMware VCF's DRS technology and use-cases What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for career growth and professional development Collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools Must have legal authorization to work in the US Additional Job Description: Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $ 120,000 - $192,000. 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. Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence. 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. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law. If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.
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