VMware Cloud Foundation - VM Service Staff Engineer

Staff Engineer, VMware Cloud Foundation VM Service Team – VMware by Broadcom

VMware by Broadcom is looking for a Staff Engineer to join VMware Cloud Foundation’s (VCF) VM Service team. This position is key to building a better on‑prem cloud platform and delivering modern VM workflows for our IaaS offerings. You will have a high impact by playing a critical role designing and implementing scalable solutions along with a team of talented and enthusiastic engineers.

VM Service is a feature that allows developers to manage virtual machines using Kubernetes‑style APIs. It enables them to provision, customize, and manage VMs within a Kubernetes environment, effectively bridging the gap between traditional VMs and containerized workloads. VM Service helps Dev Ops teams consolidate their workloads to a single platform, simplifying management and reducing the overhead of managing multiple systems.

It also enables self‑service provisioning and customization of VMs, accelerating the development process.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and deliver expanded capabilities of VM service managed VMs and integrate with other features such as NSX, vSAN, and vCenter Server.
• Decompose vague problems into detailed requirements, and develop solutions that meet the needs of our customers.
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the VM Service feature.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure that the code is aligned with VMware's coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to VM lifecycle and its interfacing with other features such as storage and networking.

• Hands‑on experience with container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes).
• Experience in scalable distributed systems in Go, C++, or Java.
• Proven knowledge of systems design.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related technical fields and 8+/6+ years of related experience in the software industry.
• Candidate should not require sponsorship.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Access to cutting‑edge technologies and tools.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $192,000. 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 Leave and other leaves of absence.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• California, United States