Windows Kernel Developer (Member of Technical Staff)

App Volumes Agent product team builds software that enable customers to realize the digital workspace transformation by enabling them to manage and deliver applications to the virtual desktop. Our goal is to transform the way end users get the applications they need to use for their day to day business, anywhere, anytime without compromising on security and application functionality.

App Volumes is an application virtualization product that allows customers to streamline application delivery and management. We are passionate about rapidly developing high quality software and applying automation and software engineering best practices to everything we do. Continuous improvement is part of our DNA. You can find more information on App Volumes at https://www.vmware.com/products/appvolumes.html

Explain the vision for this role; What is the primary need, technical challenge, or most significant problem you are going to solve?

Our goal is to simplify application management and delivery for virtual desktops and enable Unified Application Management for all applications. We focus on solving the packaging and virtualization of Windows Applications for simplified application management. As part of the App Volumes team you will be involved in writing code, design and development of application virtualization software. You would also be making sure you present ideas and improvements to the software and innovate on making the code and process better.

We expect you to show a high degree of "ownership" outstanding attitude and energy - the ability to determine what needs to be done and make it happen.

This role is for Junior to mid-senior engineer, typically someone with Bachelor or Master of Engineering degree, or equivalent with at least 3+ years of experience in system software design and/or development on Windows. But this is not a hard and fast rule.

Within the first 6-12 months, what are the 2-3 most important performance goals I would be expected to complete for you to consider me successful in this role?

You will design and develop kernel and user mode code in App volumes Agent for VMWare vCenter Server, Microsoft Azure and VMC.

You will need to produce software design and implement them for new use cases for application virtualization.

Along with the new feature development, you would also be expected to jump into customer issues and escalation and resolve them with quality deliverables.

What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

In a typical day you will...

• Design innovative solutions in application virtualization and come up with engineering estimates
• Develop in Windows user-mode and Kernel Mode by using and developing your windows kernel expertise in C/C++ along with C# and .Net
• Build and use strong knowledge of Windows operating system architecture, memory management mechanism, synchronization and file systems
• Implement solutions for Application Virtualization using test-driven design with 100% code coverage, implement CI/CD
• Read and review code from other developers to reduce bugs, improve implementations, and expand your knowledge
• Participate in the Agile Scrum process and attend stand-up, planning, grooming, review, and retrospective meetings
• Communicate at all levels of an organization and across diverse cultural, geographical, and linguistic barriers
• Work with technical writers and support

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 commute of the office.

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?

The manager for this position is Senior Manager in Engineering. The leadership believes that investing in development of the team members to support career growth creates great teams. We also believe in building each of the team member as a leader in their own way. The team culture is one based on building trust, on-going development through mutual feedback and coaching and collaboration.

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 in an year to volunteer in your community
• Rethink's Neurodiversity program to support parents raising children with learning or behavior challenges, or developmental disabilities
• Financial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, trainings, course work, etc.)
• Healthy and local inspired snacks in all our on-site pantries

For US based candidates, the annual pay range (OTE for commissioned roles; Salary for other roles) for this position is: $101,000 - $230,000. The actual offer will be based on the role, location, and individual candidate experience. Bonus, commission, and/or equity may be eligible for this position. VMware offers comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to: medical, dental, and vision plans, company paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. Additional benefits for this position can be found at https://benefits.vmware.com/. Your talent advisor can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This job may require the candidate to travel and/or work from a facility that requires full vaccination prior to entry.

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