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R&D Software Manager VMKernel

VMware

VMware

Palo Alto, CA, USA
USD 141,300-226k / year + Equity
Posted on Dec 6, 2025

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Job Description:

At VMware by Broadcom, we are building new possibilities for our customers by accelerating digital business transformation. We're modernizing data centers for greater agility and productivity, integrating public clouds for faster time to market, empowering digital workspaces to improve mobile experiences, and transforming cyber security.

ESXi Operating System is at the core of VMware Cloud Foundation's (VCF) virtualization technology. It is a platform built from scratch for the explicit purpose of running virtual machines and containers. ESXi is widely used by most large corporations, due to its advanced capabilities, performance, and quality.

The VMKernel team is responsible for the design, implementation, and architectural direction of the VMKernel – the operating system kernel for ESXi. The VMKernel team works across ESXi but its focus is the core kernel subsystems providing key functionality used by other groups within VMware by Broadcom as well as partner companies.

As the manager on the vmkernel team, you will

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing engineers who are building a state-of-the-art, virtualization operating system

  • Define processes and execution methodologies for the organization to deliver on performance goals.

  • Work with multiple cross functional teams like PMs, engineering teams, customers and program managers to ensure that projects and roadmaps are delivered based on the business needs.

  • Mentor architects and engineering teams to grow them into future leaders.

Requirements:

  • BS degree in Computer Science or related field and 12+ years of relevant industry experience. Or MS degree in Computer Science or related field and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

  • Minimum 3yrs of experience managing engineers and projects in an R&D setting

  • Strong understanding of kernel-level OS architectures such as Linux, Unix, Solaris, BSD-like systems, Windows, embedded
    real-time Operating Systems

  • Extensive kernel-level development experience and expertise with synchronization in preemptive multi-threaded environments.
    Experience with Intel x86 CPU architecture and Intel based server architecture. Similar experience and understanding of AMD
    architecture, a plus.

  • Excellent analytical, debugging and C programming skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $141,300 - $226,000.

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: 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.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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