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VKS Cluster Management R&D Engineer 5

Global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions
$127,000 - $225,000
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For VKS Cluster Management R&D Engineer 5

VMware by Broadcom is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Engineer for their VKS cluster management team within VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). This role focuses on managing Kubernetes clusters at scale, specifically designing and implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions for Kubernetes workloads. The position requires deep expertise in Kubernetes internals, Velero, and cloud-native data protection strategies.

The role involves working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, developing microservices in Go, and leading critical initiatives for backup and disaster recovery solutions. You'll be part of VMware Cloud Foundation, which provides a unified, self-service experience for deploying and managing virtual machines and containers across various cloud environments.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead the development of Kubernetes-native data protection solutions, mentor team members, and work closely with various stakeholders including SRE, DevOps, and application teams. The position offers competitive compensation including base salary, annual bonus, and equity, along with comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with Kubernetes, Go programming, and cloud-native technologies. You'll be responsible for designing scalable systems, implementing complex features, and ensuring the reliability and security of backup pipelines across multi-cluster environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a significant impact in cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes ecosystem.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For VKS Cluster Management R&D Engineer 5

  • Design and implement scalable backup and restore strategies for Kubernetes using Velero
  • Extend and customize Velero through plugins, CRDs, or controllers written in Go
  • Lead development of Kubernetes-native data protection solutions
  • Define and maintain Custom Resource Definitions and Kubernetes controllers
  • Develop observability and alerting around backup systems
  • Partner with SRE, DevOps, and application teams
  • Contribute to architecture and security of backup pipelines
  • Conduct root cause analysis and postmortems
  • Take on-call responsibilities
  • Work with Technical Project Managers and Product Managers
  • Lead and mentor fellow engineers

Requirements For VKS Cluster Management R&D Engineer 5

Go
Kubernetes
  • Deep expertise in Kubernetes internals
  • Experience with Velero and cloud-native data protection
  • Proficiency in Go programming language
  • Knowledge of controller-runtime and CRDs
  • Experience with CSI snapshots and PVC management
  • Understanding of cloud providers and volume restore processes
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Knowledge of gRPC, REST APIs, databases, message queues
  • Experience with distributed tracing and monitoring
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

Benefits For VKS Cluster Management R&D Engineer 5

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
  • 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
  • Vacation time
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Annual bonus
  • Equity awards

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