Broadcom
Mainframe z/VM System programmer
USA-TX Plano Legacy Drive Suite 700 · USA-PA Pittsburgh Holiday Drive
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- Engineering
- Seniority
- Mid level
- Stated salary
- $109,700 per year
- Country
- US
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- On-site / unstated
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- 16 Oct 2026
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Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mainframe z/VM System programmer to support and maintain our enterprise IBM Z mainframe infrastructure. This is a critical role in a complex, high-availability mainframe product development environment, with a primary focus on the administration of the z/VM environment.
Key Responsibilities
z/VM System Administration & Support:
Install, configure, administer, and maintain IBM z/VM operating systems, providing expert-level support.
Define and manage VM guests for various operating systems, including z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux, and z/VSE.
Collaborate with VM guest owners to ensure the appropriate allocation of virtual and real resources.
Configure and administer essential VM service machines (e.g., RSCS, TCPIP SSL, VTAM, and Certificate Management).
Ensure proficiency in the building, backup, and restoration of DCSS and NSS segments.
Product Expertise & Troubleshooting:
Demonstrate extensive experience using the CA/Broadcom suite of VM products.
Install, maintain, and configure VM products from IBM and other third-party vendors.
Apply strong troubleshooting and implementation skills to quickly resolve complex issues and maintain system stability.
Required Skills and Experience
Extensive hands-on experience with IBM z/VM administration and support.
Proven ability to work effectively in a demanding, high-availability production environment.
Experience with guest provisioning and management of z/OS, z/VM, and z/VSE under z/VM.
Desirable Skills
Expertise in Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) and Input/Output Configuration Data Set (IOCDS) management.
Ability to update and manage hardware configurations, including definitions for the processor, channels, control units, and devices.
Technical knowledge of IBM Z hardware configuration and I/O subsystem design.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Engineering/Computer Science and 6+ years of related experience
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00
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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