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Software Development Engineer in Test(SDET)

Broadcom
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Apr 2026
💰 $146,000/yr($91,000/yr$146,000/yr)

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Job Description:

Job Description

Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented and motivated Software Development Engineer in Test(SDET) with a passion for building high quality applications using agile practices to join our Mainframe Security and Compliance team. The SDET will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated tests, assessing test automation tools and frameworks, defining testing strategies, and ensuring overall software quality. This role requires strategic planning, leadership in test automation, and active participation in Agile team processes. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills, experience in test automation, and a deep understanding of software development and testing methodologies.

Work Location: Lisle, IL

What you will be doing in a typical week:

  • Adopt a test-first approach to software development in which, where possible, the test is developed before the code.

  • Assess, define, and document test framework(s), including use of technology stack(s) and test automation tools, considering the long-term maintainability of automated testing.

  • Establish performance testing baselines and define benchmarking strategies.

  • Provide leadership on industry-standard testing processes (e.g., BDD) and develop automated and manual testing strategies.

  • Participate in design and code reviews with other engineers.

  • Develop comprehensive test plans and facilitate collaborative team reviews to finalize the testing strategy.

  • Review and analyze product code changes to design better test cases and strategies

  • Define and create pipelines to enable Continuous Testing within Agile teams.

  • Write programs, utilities, scripts and pipelines to support the following:

    • Testing in various test streams such as Integration, System, Performance, and Compatibility

    • Destructive testing and validation of system recoverability

    • Boundary and edge case testing

    • Load and scalability testing

    • Concurrency testing

  • Update automated regression tests for newly identified defects where appropriate.

  • Maintain the outcome of automated testing, including reviewing and resolving false positives and improving fragile tests.

  • Execute manual and exploratory testing as required.

  • Identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities in the testing process and tools.

Qualifications:

In addition to the talent and passion, experience in one or more of these areas could make you a great addition to our team.

  • At least 5+ years of experience testing modern large-scale software and complex test configurations

  • Has mastered the basics of operating as a developer in the IBM mainframe environment

  • Basic understanding of CICS architecture and commands

  • Experience in implementing JCL to execute batch processes in zOS or zVSE

  • Additional experience in one or more of the following: Metal C, REXX, CLIST, ISPF, JES 2/3+

Preferred Education:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Legal authorization to work in USA is required.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $91,000 - $146,000 

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 L

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