Mainframe Cybersecurity Software Engineer
US$129,500 – US$207,000 / yr base salary
Posted 20 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Mainframe Cybersecurity Software Engineer (ICB 5)”
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- Level
- ICB 5
- Expected experience
- 12+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$129,500 – US$207,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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Job Description:
Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a seasoned Cybersecurity Software Engineer with a hacker’s curiosity and a defender’s discipline, balancing bulletproof system reliability with a smooth user experience.
This role is in the Mainframe DevOps value stream, as a software engineer for one of our flagship products, Gen (formerly known as COOL:Gen or CA Gen). Gen is a low-code, model-driven development environment for enterprise applications. Gen enables global enterprises to generate and deploy applications in a single, integrated development environment for multiple platforms.
Broadcom has earned scores of global Workplace Excellence awards in the last few years - and there's a reason for that. It’s our aim to encourage global collaboration and innovation while supporting and developing our talented workforce. Broadcom empowers its employees to drive success for both the business and themselves. We value a lean and flat organization, with team members who work in-office, for a more collaborative culture that focuses on execution and delivering value.
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The Opportunity
As a Mainframe Cybersecurity Software Engineer (ICB 5), you will take ownership of the security posture, core architecture, and ongoing evolution of Gen (formerly known as COOL: Gen or CA Gen). This is a high-impact, visible role where you will apply your advanced cybersecurity expertise to influence all levels of product delivery. You will guide architectural design, spearhead secure coding standards, and act as a technical mentor to other engineers. This is a hands-on technical role: you will write code, lead code reviews, and influence testing strategy. Concurrently, you will serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader—championing security best practices in partnership with product management and customers.
Work Location - ON SITE:
5465 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024
Who You Are
You are a self-motivated team player who likes diving into complex, legacy environments to modernize them against ever-changing security standards. You collaborate easily with others, with an Agile mindset that makes communicating, responding to change, and continuous improvement a natural way of working for you. You are comfortable working on and off the mainframe. Your natural curiosity keeps you well informed of the latest technologies, and deepens your knowledge of legacy systems that are the foundation of global enterprise.