Senior Software Engineer

Broadcom; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 143,100 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) participation including company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

A leader in cloud technology in Palo Alto is seeking a Core Kubernetes Software Engineer to develop scalable solutions for their VMware Cloud Foundation division. The role requires extensive experience in Kubernetes, container technologies, and strong programming skills. A competitive salary range of $143,100 - $226,000 is offered along with comprehensive benefits, including equity and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Go, additional expertise in Python or Java is required.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm is essential.
• Experience managing Kubernetes clusters and building operators, CRDs, and controllers.

Responsibilities

• Develop platform features for highly scalable, distributed Kubernetes-based systems.
• Create and maintain Kubernetes operators and custom controllers using Go.
• Integrate Kubernetes with CI/CD pipelines for streamlined application packaging.

Skills

Deep understanding of Kubernetes concepts

Strong programming skills in Go

Experience with container technologies

Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience or Master's degree with 10+ years

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Core Kubernetes Software Engineer - VMware Cloud Foundation

VMware by Broadcom, a leader in cloud infrastructure, data center networking, and security, is seeking a Core Kubernetes Software Engineer to join our Common Platform Group in the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) division. As part of our team, you'll work on cutting‑edge solutions that power the hybrid cloud and interact with our largest customers to shape the future of our industry‑leading platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop platform features for highly scalable, distributed Kubernetes‑based systems
• Create and maintain Kubernetes operators and custom controllers using Go
• Optimize Kubernetes clusters for performance, scalability, and cost‑efficiency
• Integrate Kubernetes with CI/CD pipelines for streamlined application packaging
• Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to Kubernetes clusters, applications, and services
• Apply advanced Kubernetes design patterns
• Develop automation tools and scripts for Kubernetes deployments
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure seamless integration of Kubernetes solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes concepts, components, and APIs
• Extensive experience with container technologies and orchestration tools
• Strong programming skills in Go, with additional expertise in Python or Java
• Experience building and operating large‑scale distributed systems
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Helm)
• Hands‑on experience managing Kubernetes clusters, building operators, CRDs, and controllers
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and Kubernetes networking
• Knowledge of observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
• Contributions to open‑source projects, particularly in the Kubernetes ecosystem
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $143,100 - $226,000.

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.

Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

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 the U.S., please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.