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VKS Cluster Management R&D Engineer 5

A 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, a leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, 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 handling 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 designing and implementing scalable backup and restore strategies, extending Velero through custom development, and leading Kubernetes-native data protection solutions. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Go, controller-runtime, and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) to build robust, automated systems for data management in cloud environments.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead a team of exceptional software engineers, collaborate with various stakeholders, and contribute to the architecture and security of backup pipelines across multi-cluster environments. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with industry-leading cloud infrastructure technology.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior engineer passionate about cloud-native technologies, with strong expertise in Go programming and Kubernetes ecosystems. You'll be part of a team developing critical infrastructure components that ensure data resilience and business continuity at scale. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and strategic planning, making it perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in cloud infrastructure technology.

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Responsibilities For VKS Cluster Management R&D Engineer 5

  • Design and implement scalable backup and restore strategies for Kubernetes using Velero and ecosystem tools
  • 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
  • Ability to write automated tests
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines

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 discretionary bonus
  • Equity awards

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