Staff Software Engineer -- NSX - Opportunity for Working Remotely

Why will you enjoy this new opportunity? NSX has revolutionized the virtual security and networking paradigm for the last 7 years. We have created a new market segment by providing an easy to use, fully software defined and controlled security & networking platform. NSX as a network virtualization platform delivers the operational model of a virtual machine for the network. Virtual networks reproduce the network model in software, allowing complex multi-tier network topologies to be created and provisioned programmatically in seconds. NSX includes a library of logical networking services – logical switches, logical routers, logical firewalls, logical load balancers, logical VPN, QoS, and distributed security. For more information – see here -https://www.vmware.com/products/nsx.html NSX as a key network virtualization underpinning is changing the face of IT by making it possible to construct an entire Software Defined Data Center (together with other VMware products such as vSphere and vSAN) with the click of a button, erasing barriers between on-premise and elastic cloud resources. In addition to offering SDDCs on enterprise private clouds, VMware also offers the same SDDC-as-a-service on public clouds such as AWS and to customer’s on-premises data center and edge locations. What are the performance goals over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing? Quickly build context, and gain the respect of a highly technical team with breadth and depth of your technical knowledge. Drive ongoing enhancements in Layer-2 switch management layer and guide team towards design and implementation. What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis? As a Staff Engineer, you will: Lead architecture, design, implementation and deployment of feature roadmap to meet customer requirements. Participate in daily stand-ups and help facilitate technical & architectural decisions. Be organized and bring clarity where there is uncertainty, managing risk and continuously deliver value. Help ensure engineering teams have the technical direction needed to be successful in building out new features and enhancements. Work closely and engage with VMware executives, Product Management and other Engineering teams to obtain prompt resolution to issues likely to impact product release schedules and product quality. Demonstrate energy and passion with extreme focus on quality and customer success with excellent architecture with built in operational capabilities. Leverage your technical experience to review architectures & designs, and challenge the status-quo. The technical experience in your background which may help your success in this new role include: BS in Computer Science or equivalent degree with 12+ years of industry experience [OR] Masters in Computer Science or equivalent with 10+ years of industry experience. 6+ years of designing, building, and maintaining functionality for highly scalable distributed enterprise applications. Hands-on experience in software development using Java/C++, REST APIs, Java Spring application framework and building scalable distributed systems. Solid background in Object Oriented Programming, Design and distributed data stores. Strong familiarity with TCP/IP protocol suites. Good Understanding of layer-2, and/or layer-3 network protocols and technologies. Must have prior experience as a Technical lead working in NMS area for any commercial grade routing/switching products. Track record of architecting, designing reusable, high-performing and scalable systems along with solid knowledge of modern software engineering principles and frameworks Understanding about build systems, maven, Bazel, etc. is a plus Excellent verbal & written communication skills and executive presence along with a passion for collaborative development with an absolute focus on quality and operational efficiency  Familiarity and exposure to fundamental concepts and basics of Networking and SDN are desired, but not necessary. What is the leadership like for this role? You will be reporting to Director of Engineering who will work with you to set strategy, provide guidance, and remove impediments. He will expect you to be self-driven, creative, and energized to technically drive the team’s mission. You are also expected to operate with a high degree of “end-2-end ownership” the ability to determine what needs to be done and making it happen working closely with your manager and the rest of your team mates. Where is this role located? Flexible: The role is considered flexible and will be a mix of working from a local VMware office and remote depending on your preferences and the arrangements determined with your future manager. You will be expected to live within a reasonable non-daily commute of the office. What are the benefits and perks of working at VMware? You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights, or you can view the complete benefits package by visiting www.benefits.vmware.com. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Medical Coverage, Retirement, and Parental Leave Plans for All Family Types Generous Time Off Programs 40 hours of paid time to volunteer in your community Rethink's Neurodiversity program to support parents raising children with learning or behaviour challenges, or developmental disabilities Financial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, trainings, course work, etc.) Wellness reimbursement and online fitness and wellbeing classes Category : Engineering and Technology Subcategory: Software Engineering Experience: Business Leadership Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time Posted Date: 2022-04-28 VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. 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