Director of Engineering – vSphere Kubernetes Service

Job Description

Broadcom is seeking a visionary Director of Engineering to lead the development of vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) and our strategic contributions to the CNCF upstream community. This is not just a management role; it is a seat at the table for the future of the private cloud.

Role

The successful candidate will lead a world‑class engineering organization, fostering a culture of technical excellence and rapid innovation. He/she will be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of the VKS, ensuring it meets the rigorous demands of global enterprise customers while simultaneously elevating Broadcom’s influence within the upstream Kubernetes community. He/she will mentor a leadership layer of managers and staff engineers, bridging the gap between complex infrastructure primitives and seamless cloud‑native experiences, driving the strategic roadmap that defines the future of the private cloud.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership: Lead multiple high‑performing engineering teams focused on VKS core development, lifecycle management, and deep integration with vSphere, NSX, and vSAN.
• Upstream Strategy: Define and execute Broadcom’s upstream contribution roadmap, ensuring engineers are influential in key Kubernetes SIGs.
• Platform Excellence: Own the end‑to‑end SDLC for VKS, ensuring production‑grade reliability, security compliance, and seamless day‑2 operations for enterprise customers.
• Vision: Partner with the Architects, Product Management, Program Management and other Directors that drive related areas to ensure a common roadmap and execution plan.
• Community Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for Broadcom in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation ecosystem.

Required Experience

• Engineering Leadership at Scale: Proven track record of successfully leading and scaling multiple engineering teams, including experience managing “managers of managers” in a distributed or global environment.
• Cloud‑Native Domain Expertise: Deep technical understanding and 7+ years of experience in delivering enterprise software/solutions related to Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, or large‑scale distributed systems (e.g., IaaS/PaaS offerings).
• Strategic Impact: Demonstrated ability to define and execute a complex technical strategy, translating business goals into a clear engineering roadmap and measurable outcomes.
• Organizational Development: Experience recruiting, mentoring, and retaining high‑caliber technical talent and fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
• Education/Experience: Bachelors and 18+ years OR Masters and 16+ years related experience, in which a minimum of 6+ years is in management.

Desired Experience

• Kubernetes/CNCF Influence: Active involvement or significant contributions to the Kubernetes ecosystem or a broader CNCF project.
• Platform Mastery: Experience building or operating large‑scale control planes, IaaS/PaaS offerings, or managing platforms comparable to EKS, GKE, or OpenShift.
• Hypervisor/Virtualization Knowledge: Familiarity with the vSphere ecosystem (vSphere, NSX, vSAN) or other enterprise virtualization platforms.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $174,400 – $279,000.

As a valued member of our team, you will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive a competitive new‑hire equity grant, as well as annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company’s growth.

Broadcom offers a comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k) participation with 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.