Software Development Engineer in Test

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Software Developer Engineer in Test. We have been working in an office culture for 5 days. There is no hybrid or remote role. The position is located in Palo Alto, CA, USA.

The team is responsible for delivering the highest-quality Security products. We seek a lead software developer to develop and produce Python code for the team’s manual test plans. In this role, the candidate will develop Python code into a sophisticated framework and develop tests, utilities, and tools. You’ll oversee end-to-end automation for testing vDefend Distributed Firewall and ATP, leveraging multithreading, on an aggressive timeline.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, robust test automation frameworks in Python.
• Develop high-quality, complex Python tests on a distributed system on a scale and in a private cloud.
• While developing the code, be a technology expert who provides feedback to manual test engineers.
• Lead the development of test plans, scripts, and scenarios to validate system functionality, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with development, Manual test engineer, and product teams to define and implement testing strategies for complex software systems.
• Be a strong advocate of Software Quality & regular follow-up with Developers to get defects in a resolved fix state.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting best practices in software coding, review, and automation.
• Perform manual testing as needed.
• Track test & automation deliverables to product release schedules.

• Minimum 6 years of strong programming skills in Python, YAML, Bash, and object-oriented programming.
• Expertise in Python and related testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Robot Framework).
• Proven experience in building and optimizing test automation pipelines.
• Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI).
• Working knowledge of REST APIs.
• Strong background in networking, security, or cloud-based technologies.
• Hands-on Experience in system-level testing and performance testing, networking, security, or cloud-based technologies
• It's a bonus if you are familiar with virtualization, containerization, or cloud platforms like VMware, AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to debug complex systems, and Networking troubleshooting/debugging.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent and 8+ years of related experience or Master's degree in Engineering Computer Science or equivalent and 6+ years of related experience.

• Work on cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Collaborate with a talented and passionate team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

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.