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Broadcom, Inc.

Mainframe Software Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$47 - $60.25/hr

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 ...

DevSelect, LLC

Front End Developers

Redmond, WA

$116K - $135K/yr

This is a highly-visible, next-gen design and dev. project team that is working on some very cool stuff. The team is growing fast and we need great people to join us. Below are some details but ...

DevSelect

Front End Developers

Redmond, WA · On-site +1

$116K - $135K/yr

This is a highly-visible, next-gen design and dev. project team that is working on some very cool stuff. The team is growing fast and we need great people to join us. Below are some details but ...

Fizz, Inc

Product Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Deep experience designing for Gen Z; you have an intuitive sense of what's cool, what's cringe, and what's going to land * Strong consumer social background - you've designed for feeds, reactions ...

Fizz

Product Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Deep experience designing for Gen Z; you have an intuitive sense of what's cool, what's cringe, and what's going to land * Strong consumer social background -- you've designed for feeds, reactions ...

Outpost

Head of Demand Generation

Austin, TX · On-site

I'm looking for a senior, analytical, borderline-obsessive demand gen marketer to build the demand ... What's cool from a marketing perspective is that we've generated this momentum before even building ...

Outpost

Head of Demand Generation

Austin, TX · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

I'm looking for a senior, analytical, borderline-obsessive demand gen marketer to build the demand ... What's cool from a marketing perspective is that we've generated this momentum before even building ...

DevSelect

Front End Developer/DevOps

Redmond, WA · On-site +1

$116K - $135K/yr

Redmond, WA Openings: 1 Type: Long-Term Contract Summary This is a highly visible, next-gen design and dev. project team that is working on some very cool stuff. The team is growing fast, and we need ...

LeoForce

Head of Growth

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

... gen lead, or Head of Growth type who is comfortable being both strategic and extremely hands-on ... Annual team offsite in really cool places * $500 annual fitness stipend #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Next Gen Alloys

Heat Treat Operator

Cudahy, WI

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

Process forgings through quench and cool operations * Work from specifications, chart, detailed work instructions, etc. * Generate and update required reports to document process parameters * Operate ...

SquareDomain

DevOps/ System Engineer LOCAL ONLY

Austin, TX · On-site

$52.25 - $71.50/hr

Recognized by the industry, and has won a number of industry awards such as Gartner 2013 Cool ... Innovative and agile next gen cloud broker and management technology firm! * Big Data Web Services ...

SquareDomain

DevOps/ System Engineer LOCAL ONLY

Austin, TX · On-site

$52.25 - $71.50/hr

Recognized by the industry, and has won a number of industry awards such as Gartner 2013 Cool ... Innovative and agile next gen cloud broker and management technology firm! * Big Data Web Services ...

Scratch M+M

Marketing Account Director

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

We obsess over cool new tech from all angles--bringing the latest methodologies, insights, ideas ... Leaning further into demand gen, ABM, marketing strategy and thought leadership. * Learning from ...

Runway Depot LLC

Sales & Intake Specialist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Cool Girls do Resale. Our Mission: To Make Luxury Accessible to All Women. We believe that the way ... Gen Z shoppers), we are aggressively expanding our reach. We strive to be the trusted partner to ...

Doist

Head of Marketing

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140 - $210/hr

... demand gen, content, community, and events. Most companies ask one person to be great at all of ... Ship a bunch of cool marketing nobody would believe came from a database company. What Excites Us

Convex

Head of Marketing

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... demand gen, content, community, and events. Most companies ask one person to be great at all of ... Ship a bunch of cool marketing nobody would believe came from a database company. What Excites Us:

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for cool gen in the United States is $26.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cool Gen?

A Cool Gen job involves working with CA Gen (formerly known as COOL:Gen), a model-driven development tool used for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications. Professionals in this role typically engage in activities like application development, system analysis, and database management using the tool's graphical modeling features. They often work in industries such as finance, healthcare, and government, where legacy applications built with Cool Gen are still in use.

What does a Cool Gen do?

As a Cool Gen professional, you will often work on maintaining, enhancing, or migrating legacy business applications built using CA Gen. This can include developing new modules, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with business analysts to translate process requirements into technical solutions. You may also be responsible for supporting data integration with newer systems and participating in modernization initiatives. These daily tasks typically involve close collaboration with IT teams and end-users to ensure systems run smoothly and meet evolving business needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cool Gen position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cool Gen (Cool:Gen Developer or Analyst), a solid background in computer science, software development, and experience with legacy systems like CA Gen is essential. Familiarity with mainframe environments, code generation tools, and version control systems are typically required, along with any relevant certifications in enterprise software or system integration. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills help professionals stand out in this specialized role. These skills are crucial for efficiently maintaining, upgrading, and integrating mission-critical business applications built on legacy platforms.

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Infographic showing various Cool Gen job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $55,295 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Mainframe Software Engineer

Broadcom, Inc.

Plano, TX • On-site

$47 - $60.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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18th of 161 rated electronics manufacturers

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Job Description:
Job Description - Intro
Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a seasoned Software Engineer with a talent for developing software for the mainframe and leading a team dedicated to quality, security, and 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 Software Engineer (ICB 5), you will take ownership of the development, 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 mainframe 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 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 in an ever-changing industry standards and customer needs. 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. 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.
What You'll Do
  • Research, develop, and implement high-quality, secure software solutions to maintain and enhance Gen's core product capabilities.
  • Troubleshoot and fix customer cases that have been escalated to engineering.
  • Drive technical design to ensure robust security standards, while retaining a simple user experience.
  • Champion engineering excellence across the Mainframe Software Division, particularly for the DevOps value stream.
  • Act as a public-facing subject matter expert by authoring technical blogs, webinars, and documentation on best practices.
  • Offer thought leadership directly to enterprise customers, helping them navigate complex business requirements and advising them on Gen modernization strategies.

What You Need
  • 12+ years of experience in software development.
  • Bachelors and/or Masters in Computer Science or equivalent degree.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand complex component relationships.
  • Ability to provide technical guidance and mentor software engineers.
  • Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
  • Deep expertise and hands-on coding experience in COBOL, IBM Assembler
  • Experience working with middleware, such as ECI, TCP/IP or IBM MQ.
  • Experience with zOS systems components and sub-systems such as: z/OS Language Environment (LE), ISPF, CICS, IMS, WebSphere Liberty, and DB2.
  • Strong command of interlanguage communications (ILC) across hybrid environments.
  • Expertise in deep-dive debugging, including reading system dumps, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools(like IPCS), and executing performance tuning.
  • Experience with SMP/E or z/OSMF.

Additional skills that will benefit your efforts
  • Hands-on coding experience in: C, C++, Java, PL/I.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing cybersecurity principles (e.g., cryptography, secure coding practices, access controls) and using industry-standard products like RACF, ACF2, Top Secret, and TLS.
  • Experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and Component Based Development (CBD) .
  • Understanding of complex microservices, APIs, databases, and Client-Server communication.
  • Experience with Source Code Management tools, such as Endevor and GitHub.
  • Knowledge and related product expertise in any of the following: Python, Typescript, Docker, Kubernetes, Spring Boot, Jakarta, Oracle, Db2, MS SQL Server, ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, COM, Windows MFC, Jenkins, Ansible
  • Experience with distributed environments (Windows, Unix, Linux).
  • Experience developing with or maintaining Gen (formerly known as COOL:Gen or CA Gen).

Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 129,400.00 To USD 207,000.00
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.
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