Search JobsJob DescriptionWhy will you enjoy this new opportunity? Availability and Core Infra Management team helps deliver the core infrastructure parts of VMware’s flagship vSphere enterprise workload platform for traditional and next-generation applications. When you work on vSphere, you don't impact just a few customers; you impact the entire industry. As we innovate to make vSphere the best multi-cloud platform by bringing the best of both on-premises and public cloud infrastructure to our customers, our team is growing! You will get to work with the best minds in the industry and will get the pleasure of seeing your code used by a hundreds of thousands customers!In Availability and Core Infra Management team, you will get opportunities to solve real world problems and will work on projects that matter to the business, such as:Work on implementing next generation features for vSphere, using C++ (primary), Golang, Python, or Java programming languages. This often-times include solving complex distributed systems problems.Enhance existing features to improve debuggability, reduce complexity, and improve performance, security, and lifecycle management.At the same time, you will be offered personalized career development through cutting edge trainings, VMware’s different innovation pathway programs, VMware Power of Difference engagement, and career-boosting mentorships.Do you see yourself at VMware doing challenging and innovative work on a team that will launch you into the next steps of your career? Come join us, and we are excited to work with you to take VMware and your career to a great future.Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?Within 30 days of employment, you will become competent with vSphere product and Availability and Core Infra Management team’s software development processes and tools.Within 90 days of employment, you will become competent in troubleshooting vSphere product and test issues and be responsible to fix and resolve internal and external customer issues through diligent research, troubleshooting and writing high-quality code.Within 180 days of employment, along with the above, you will start contributing to the development of new features, or enhancement of existing features owned by our team.Within 360 days of employment, along with the above, you will be reviewing new feature requirements, writing analysis and design documents, and implement solutions independently.The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?As part of vSphere Availability and Core Infra Management team, you will be:Developing and maintaining software that delivers on the team’s objectives, primarily in C++, occasionally in Java and Python, and infrequently in Golang using multi-threaded programming, and object-oriented software development methodologies on Linux and VMware ESXi platforms.Utilizing your understanding of storage, networking and/or systems software to solve complex distributed systems problems, working closely with experienced mentors, and collaborating with fellow team members.Communicating with other VMware teams and Product Management to gather, review, analyze and refine product requirements.Writing software architecture and design documents and holding reviews.Following test-driven software development process with emphasis on owning code quality, efficiency, and performance.Supporting your features by developing and maintaining CI pipelines running automated unit, functional and integration tests.Working independently with minimal guidance and taking initiative to proactively identifying and fixing areas requiring product improvement.Proactively facilitating teamwork to accomplish common goals and suggesting improvements to coding guidelines and other business processes/policies to solve problems and get things done.Responding to customer issues, and participating in our on-call rotation, providing operational support to our platform running on the cloud.What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?The manager for this position is Pramod Karuthedathumana. Pramod has nearly two decades of experience managing, leading, and delivering cutting-edge embedded systems and distributed systems products and features. He manages a team of highly competent senior engineers spread across the US, and India.The team culture is one based on building trust, collaboration, iterative development of both software and our software development practices, on-going career development through coaching/mentoring, and giving back to the community through service learning. We trust each other to get the job done right, which allows for a flexible schedule to balance work and life.We share deeply held values that inspire us to build a diverse culture, make a positive impact on our customers, communities, and the world around us, and support the policies that guide how we treat one another.Where is this role located?Flexible: The role is considered flexible and will be a mix of working from a local VMware office and remote depending on your preferences and the arrangements determined with your future manager. You will be expected to live within a reasonable commute of the office.What are the benefits and perks of working at VMware? You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights, or you can view the complete benefits package by visiting www.benefits.vmware.com.Medical Coverage, Retirement, and Parental Leave Plans for All Family TypesGenerous Time Off Programs40 hours of paid time to volunteer in your communityRethink's Neurodiversity program to support parents raising children with learning or behavior challenges, or developmental disabilitiesFinancial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, trainings, course work, etc.)Wellness reimbursement and online fitness and wellbeing classesVMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. VMware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law. Search Jobs
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