Broadcom · 1 day ago
Kubernetes Platform Architect
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $171K/yr
8+ years expBroadcom is a leading technology company focused on enabling enterprise success with vSphere Kubernetes Service (vKS) as part of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). The role of vKS Application Engineer involves driving the successful adoption of vKS through hands-on customer engagement, solution design, and validation, while acting as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers.
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Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor for enterprise customers, guiding them through the design, validation, and deployment of vKS solutions on VCF
Collaborate closely with field account teams to align solution architecture with customer priorities and drive successful engagement outcomes
Lead technical discovery sessions, workshops, and proof-of-concepts to validate vKS architectures and demonstrate business value
Partner with sales to jointly develop customer proposals that address modernization goals, workload placement, and operational transformation
Provide prescriptive guidance on Kubernetes adoption, DevOps/CI-CD integration, and enterprise requirements such as scalability, security, and disaster recovery
Build and share reference architectures, deployment patterns, and technical assets to accelerate customer adoption of vKS
Deliver clear, compelling technical presentations to diverse audiences, from architects to executive decision makers
Stay current on industry trends, competitor offerings, and evolving enterprise requirements to position vKS effectively
Collaborate with product management and engineering to provide field feedback that influences roadmap direction
Qualification
Required
Experience in application engineering or technical sales for enterprise IT, cloud, or application platforms
Strong expertise in Kubernetes, containers, and VMware Cloud Foundation (vSphere, vSAN, NSX as foundation)
8–10+ years in technology-related roles, with depth in enterprise IT architecture, application modernization, or cloud-native platforms
Demonstrated success working directly with enterprise customers to deliver technical solutions and drive platform adoption
Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and business leaders
Strong collaboration skills, able to work hand-in-hand with sales teams to advance customer opportunities
Proven ability to identify challenges, design solutions, and articulate value in business terms
Enthusiastic self-starter with curiosity, drive, and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree plus 12+/10+ in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; or equivalent experience
Deep knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation and Kubernetes platforms
Preferred
Certifications in cloud-native or public cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, Red Hat OpenShift, etc.) are highly desirable
Benefits
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.
Company
Broadcom
Broadcom is a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of analog and digital semiconductor connectivity solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-10-31Post Ipo Equity
2015-05-28Acquired
1998-04-17IPO
Leadership Team
Greg Singh
CTO for APJ, Enterprise Security Group
Kirsten Spears
CFO and CAO, Broadcom
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