Director - Kubernetes Application Engineering

Broadcom • Bellevue, WA

77d • $187,500 - $300,000

About The Position

Broadcom Software is seeking a Director to lead the vSphere Kubernetes Service (vKS) Application Engineering organization. This global role combines deep technical expertise with executive leadership, shaping how enterprises adopt VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) as the core infrastructure platform for modern applications. The successful candidate will guide strategic customer engagements, drive vKS adoption and standardization as kubernetes platform of choice in enterprise, and build a world-class business development and application engineering team. With expertise spanning cloud-native platforms, application modernization, and enterprise infrastructure, this leader will ensure Broadcom delivers differentiated business outcomes and establishes VCF as the foundation for modern applications in enterprise private cloud.

Requirements

• 15+ years of leadership in enterprise solution architecture, 7+ years in cloud native and container solution architecture, with global scope
• Proven ability to run a high-visibility global program: setting goals, defining metrics and controls, identifying risks, and reporting progress and solutions to executive leadership
• Ability to influence senior enterprise stakeholders and align technology strategy to business outcomes
• Strong track record in scaling adoption of Kubernetes, containers, or modern application platforms in complex enterprise environments
• Deep understanding of application and infrastructure landscapes within regulated enterprises
• Experience with monoliths, microservices, APIs, and event-driven designs
• Kubernetes, containers, and leading platforms (EKS, AKS, GKE, RHOS)

Nice To Haves

• Middleware & Development Frameworks - ESB, messaging, API management, databases, Spring, React
• Strong background in pipeline automation, tooling, and deployment practices
• Expertise in HA, scalability, security, RTO/RPO standards
• Strong grasp of networking, storage, backup, BCP/DR

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the worldwide vKS vision and operating model aligned to Broadcom's private cloud strategy
• Represent Broadcom with enterprise CIOs/CTOs; influence technology roadmaps and secure strategic Kubernetes workload commitments
• Partner with account executives to position VCF as the enterprise application platform of choice
• Design and validate solutions across application, infrastructure, and DevSecOps domains (VCF + vKS + Tanzu + third-party technologies)
• Provide senior-level guidance on Kubernetes, cloud-native adoption, DevOps/CI/CD, and enterprise requirements (HA, scalability, security, DR)
• Partner with account teams to support the full customer lifecycle, from presales and sizing through PS scope definition and execution oversight
• Oversee technical delivery, resolve architectural challenges, and influence product direction in collaboration with engineering and support teams
• Build, scale, and inspire a global team of application engineers; establish frameworks, best practices, and measurable success criteria
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

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
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees