Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture - OpenShift Virtualization

T-Mobile; Factoria (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stock grant

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

T-Mobile is seeking a Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture to evolve enterprise virtualization and platform architectures across OpenShift, Kubernetes, and VMware. You will design, document, and refine schematics and implementation processes that improve performance and standardization.

Responsibilities include leading architecture strategies, maintaining documentation, and mentoring engineers, with a focus on delivering scalable, robust virtualization solutions that support customer services and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree + 5 years of related work experience or advanced degree with 3 years related experience.
• Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Engineering.
• 5+ years of technical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of virtualization and platform architecture strategies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for platform designs and standards.
• Evaluate platform metrics and test results to inform improvements.
• Collaborate with teams across OpenShift, Kubernetes, and VMware.
• Contribute to OpenShift Virtualization lifecycle and platform integration.
• Mentor associate engineers through knowledge sharing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical

Technical Expertise

Forward Thinking

Influencing Others

Drive

Focus

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 5 years experience

Advanced degree + 3 years experience

Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

OpenShift virtualization

Kubernetes

VMware

Job description

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

Are you ready to join the Un-carrier movement?

The Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture develops and evolves enterprise virtualization and platform architectures to support the organization's technology portfolio. It involves creating, adapting, and revising detailed schematics, platform designs, and implementation processes across OpenShift Virtualization (OCP Virt), Kubernetes, and VMware environments. The role requires interpreting platform performance data, test results, and technology studies to inform design decisions. Success is measured by the effectiveness of architecture designs, technical documentation quality, and influence on platform standards and best practices. The work impacts organizational technology capabilities and customer service delivery through improved virtualization and platform architectures.

We pride ourselves on encouraging a culture of innovation, advocating for agile methodologies, and promoting transparency in all that we do. Join us in embodying the spirit of the 'Un-carrier' and make a tangible impact!

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex virtualization and platform architecture strategies to enhance technology infrastructure
• Develop and maintain technical documentation to clearly communicate platform designs, Kubernetes-based virtualization concepts, and operational standards
• Evaluate and interpret platform metrics, testing outcomes, and workload performance to inform architecture improvements and technology adoption
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop and implement engineering solutions across OpenShift, Kubernetes, and VMware platforms that meet business requirements
• Contribute to the design and operationalization of OpenShift Virtualization, including VM lifecycle management and platform integration (compute, storage, networking)
• Mentor and support the development of associate engineers through knowledge sharing and technical guidance
• Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience (Required)
• Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Engineering or related field (Required)
• 5+ Years Technical engineering experience (Required)

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Focus: Able to communicate goals in support of the business' mission (Required)
• Drive: Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure (Required)
• Teamwork: Ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team. Develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships that can provide information, assistance, and support. (Required)
• Communication: The ability to ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed. Express self clearly in conversations and interactions with others. Clear business and technical writing skills. (Required)
• Customer Focus: The ability to demonstrate concern and meet external and/or internal customers' needs. (Required)
• Analytical: The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. (Required)
• Technical Expertise: The ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area. (Required)
• Forward Thinking: The ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies. (Required)
• Influencing Others: The ability to gain others' support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions. (Required)

Travel

Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes

DOT Regulated

DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No

Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity: $115,115 - $207,690

National Base Pay Range: $100,100 - $180,600

The Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity represents the expected total cash compensation for this role at target performance, combining base salary and annual incentive opportunity. Actual earnings may be higher or lower depending on individual performance and overall company results.

The base pay range reflects the compensation component of this opportunity. The candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, click here.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on individual and/or company performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. The incentive component included in the Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity reflects target performance. Actual earnings included in the Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity reflect target performance; actual payouts may vary. At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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