Mainframe Software Technical Support Engineer
Broadcom - Princeton, NJ
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Please Note: 1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account) 2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply. Job Description: Job Description: Broadcomu2019s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented and motivated Technical Support Engineer with a passion for Customer Success. This position is responsible for providing omni-channel support for complex questions/problems for product suites to ensure our customers achieve their desired business outcomes. Engineers are expected to deliver a superior customer experience by exhibiting our core principles of empathy, expertise, value, and speed to ensure our customers are able to use our products efficiently and effectively. Key Responsibilities - Maintaining a professional attitude and utilizing technical expertise in order to resolve problems quickly and effectively - Acting as a first-level interface with customers when problems/questions are identified with Broadcom Software - When appropriate, request documentation for review and analysis to determine the problem and provide applicable maintenance to resolve the problem(s) if available - Efficiently utilize available resources to review and analyze the documentation when it is sent by the customer - Upload the logs, dumps, and other documentation to the mainframe for review - Attempt to recreate the error(s) on available mini systems, if the problem has not been previously reported or no maintenance currently exists - If necessary, engage Sustaining Engineering (SE) to further analyze the data - Obtain advice on possibly providing an existing fix - Allow SE to create a resolution and provide to the customer - Handle multiple cases efficiently and provide clear communication to colleagues or SE to prevent issue aging before a resolution is found - Follow documented guidelines for case hygiene to provide clear, concise, and timely updates - Act as a teammate and collaborate with colleagues to provide efficient, continuous coverage when necessary - Upload documentation and maintenance to cases for colleagues when necessary - Constantly strive to expand product knowledge through strengthening of analysis, formal learning opportunities, and self-study, when available - Keep abreast of technical and environmental changes, and tools to strengthen analytical skills - Write, revise, or archive knowledge documents as needed - Provide to customers when appropriate - Coach and assist less-experienced team members to become more self-sufficient and confident in their role(s) Mainframe Skills Desired: u2022 Proficiency in z/OS mainframe environment u2022 Knowledge of Mainframe Architecture and Operations u2022 Experience with SMP/E, z/OSMF, USS (Unix System Services), TSO/ISPF, SDSF, IPCS and other z/OS utilities u2022 Experience working with and knowledge of TCP/IP concepts and basic networking including FTP and Telnet processing u2022 Experience working with and knowledge of VTAM and TN3270 session management u2022 JCL knowledge for job submission, troubleshooting, and batch processing u2022 Experience with REXX, CLIST, or similar scripting language u2022 Experience with CICS administration u2022 Experience working in production mainframe environments u2022 Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues related to z/OS u2022 Knowledge or familiarity with Broadcom Mainframe Products, in particular NetMaster, SOLVE:access, and MIM u2022 Familiarity with GRS and z/OS resource serialization u2022 Knowledge or familiarity with Broadcom Mainframe Products, in particular MIM u2022 Knowledge of IBM Data Storage for tape and DaSD Nice to Have/Bonus Skills: u2022 Knowledge of API processing u2022 Knowledge in Assembler language u2022 Understanding of mainframe security concepts u2022 Ability to analyze SYSOUT, job logs, and abend codes u2022 Understanding of SMF (System Management Facility) data and record formats u2022 COBOL programming skills u2022 Familiarity with VM CMS u2022 Knowledge of GDPS, DFDSS, DFSMS Support Experience u2022 Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide high-quality technical support u2022 Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical customer-facing interactions and documentation u2022 Strong desire to conduct needed research of both internal and external resources u2022 Customer advocate with a passion for excellence and ability to build strong customer relationships Education Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline. Technical and professional certifications as applicable to the position. Work Experience Typically 8+ or more years of related professional experience in a Mainframe environment working in Software Support or Systems Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required Additional Job Description: Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $88,300 - $141,300 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. If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence. Welcome Thank you for your interest in Broadcom We are a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. For more information please visit our video library (and check out our Connected by Broadcom (series. Follow us on Linked In Broadcom Inc (.
Created: 2026-03-20