Distributed Resource Scheduler: Software Engineer

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Staff Software Engineer - Distributed Resource Scheduler

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.

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 and management control planes.

You will 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 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.

• 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 the code is aligned with coding standards and best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to workload placements and resource balancing

• 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 strong experience in software development processes
• 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

• Knowledge of modern workloads and 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

• 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

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $192,000. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and equity awards according to relevant…