Kubernetes Platform Architect
At a glance
Mid-level Platform & Infrastructure role at Broadcom. Remote, Switzerland · full-time.
Pay not stated Platform Architect salary
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What you'll do
- Guide enterprise customers from vKS architecture design through validation and deployment on VMware Cloud Foundation
- Run discovery sessions, workshops and proof-of-concepts to test proposed architectures and show their business value
- Work with field and sales teams on customer proposals covering modernization, workload placement and operational change
- Advise customers on Kubernetes adoption, CI-CD, DevOps, scalability, security and disaster recovery
- Create reusable architecture guidance and technical materials, present to customer audiences, and relay field feedback to product and engineering
What you bring
- At least eight years in technology roles, with depth in enterprise architecture, application modernization or cloud-native platforms
- Hands-on expertise with containers, a leading Kubernetes distribution, and VMware Cloud Foundation components
- Experience serving enterprise customers through application engineering, consulting or technical sales
- A computer science, engineering, mathematics or related degree, or equivalent practical experience
Who this fits
This customer-facing role suits someone who can explain technical choices to both engineering and business leaders and work closely with sales. Travel may reach sixty percent of the time.
From the employer
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Job Description:
The vKS Platform Engineering team is responsible for enabling enterprise success with VMware Kubernetes Service (VKS) as part of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). Our mission is to accelerate adoption of vKS as the enterprise-grade Kubernetes platform for modern applications in private cloud.
As a vKS Application Engineer, you will be on the front lines with enterprise customers, driving the successful adoption of VMware Kubernetes Service (vKS) on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). This is a hands-on, customer-facing role focused on designing and validating solutions, running proof-of-concepts, and guiding customers through their modernization journey.
Key Accountabilities
Act as a trusted advisor for enterprise customers, guiding them through the design, validation, and deployment of vKS solutions on VCF.
Collaborate closely with field account teams to align solution architecture with customer priorities and drive successful engagement outcomes.
Lead technical discovery sessions, workshops, and proof-of-concepts to validate vKS architectures and demonstrate business value.
Partner with sales to jointly develop customer proposals that address modernization goals, workload placement, and operational transformation.
Provide prescriptive guidance on Kubernetes adoption, CI-CD integration, and DevOps enterprise requirements on scalability, security, and disaster recovery.
Build and share reference architectures, deployment patterns, and technical assets to accelerate customer adoption of vKS.
Deliver clear, compelling technical presentations to diverse audiences, from architects to executive decision makers.
Stay current on industry trends, competitor offerings, and evolving enterprise requirements to position vKS effectively.
Collaborate with product management and engineering to provide field feedback that influences roadmap direction.
Required Skills & Experience
Deep technical acumen: experience in application engineering, consulting or technical sales for enterprise IT, cloud, or application platforms.
Strong expertise in containers and a leading Kubernetes distribution (EKS, AKS, RH OCP/OPP, Rancher), and VMware Cloud Foundation (vSphere, vSAN, NSX)
8–10+ years in technology-related roles, with depth in enterprise IT architecture, application modernization, or cloud-native platforms.
Demonstrated success working directly with enterprise customers to deliver technical solutions and drive platform adoption.
Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and business leaders.
Strong collaboration skills, able to work hand-in-hand with sales teams to advance customer opportunities.
Proven ability to identify challenges, design solutions, and articulate value in business terms.
Enthusiastic self-starter with curiosity, drive, and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments
Thought leadership experience a plus
Vertical / Geo specialization in Telco, FSI and LATAM a plus
Ability to travel up to 60% of the time
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; or equivalent experience.
Deep knowledge of VMware products and Kubernetes platforms.
Certifications in cloud-native or public cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Red Hat RHCA/RHCE on OpenShift) are highly desirable
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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