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Core Distributed Systems Database Engineer

Broadcom Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
USA-CA - Promontory D Full-time Mid-level Backend Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Backend Engineering role at Broadcom. USA-CA - Promontory D · full-time · $121,900–$195,000 base.

SalaryStated by Broadcom
$121,900 – $195,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleBackend Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationUSA-CA - Promontory D
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$121,900–$195,000
PostedOct 23, 2026 · 1d ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Design and maintain platform pieces such as runtime libraries, messaging systems and datastores, with reliability and scale in mind
  • Help convert an existing in-house database into a highly available service running in containers on Kubernetes
  • Guide junior developers as they work through engineering tasks

What you bring

  • A computer science bachelor's degree plus eight years in distributed systems, or a master's or equivalent experience plus six years
  • You have built fault-tolerant distributed systems and understand database internals, replication, TCP/IP and virtualized environments
  • Recent proficiency in Java, C++, Go, Python or a comparable language, plus experience modernizing services for Kubernetes

Who this fits

This suits a hands-on senior engineer comfortable taking on unclear problems and breaking them into manageable parts. You should be ready to mentor junior developers and work with automated testing, fault injection and performance practices.

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Job Description:

We are looking for a senior hands-on engineer to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of VCF Networking.


Core Competencies

  • Experience building highly reliable fault tolerant Distributed Systems
  • Strong familiarity with database internals (e.g., Postgres), replication, TCP/IP and virtualized environments (i.e.VMWare vSphere)
  • Deep experience in architectural transformation and modernization of existing services into containerized applications, owning the deployment, infrastructure, and ongoing orchestration on Kubernetes platforms
  • Recent and proficient experience with Java, C++, Go, Python, or similar
  • Pragmatic thinking and ability to jump into an ambiguous area and break down complex problems
  • Solid understanding of modern development practices including Automated testing, Fault Injection and Performance

Responsibilities

  • Design, lead and maintain multiple platform components including runtime libraries, messaging and datastore services ensuring robustness, scalability and performance
  • Apply industry standards and best practices to help transform home grown database into highly available and scalable containerized service on kubernetes
  • Mentor and guide junior developers.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science and 8+ years of experience in distributed systems design and implementation; at this level a post-graduate degree is typically expected or
  • Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience and 6+ years of experience in distributed systems design and implementation

Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and 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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