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VMWare Engineer / Admin

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$61.25 - $76.50/hr

Strong expertise in VMware vsphere 5.5 or above. Strong server hardware knowledge (Dell, Cisco UCS, open box vendors). Good Linux admin skills. L2 / L3 networking experience is good to have Scripting ...

VMWare Engineer / Admin

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$61.25 - $76.50/hr

Strong expertise in VMware vsphere 5.5 or above. Strong server hardware knowledge (Dell, Cisco UCS, open box vendors). Good Linux admin skills. L2 / L3 networking experience is good to have Scripting ...

$80K - $108K/yr

VMware vSphere with Kubernetes (VKS), Amazon EKS, Mirantis * VMware vSphere administration and cluster management * Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines with GitLab * Security ...

Senior Platform Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$122K - $167K/yr

VMware vSphere with Kubernetes (VKS), Amazon EKS, Mirantis * VMware vSphere administration and cluster management * Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines with GitLab * Security ...

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How much do vsphere jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for vsphere in the United States is $20.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vsphere vs Network Administrator?

AspectVsphereNetwork Administrator
Primary RoleVirtualization platform management and infrastructure virtualizationNetwork setup, maintenance, and security of computer networks
CertificationsVMware Certified Professional (VCP), VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentData centers, virtualization labs, cloud environmentsOffice networks, data centers, enterprise environments
Industry UsageIT infrastructure, cloud services, virtualization providersIT departments, telecom companies, enterprise networks

While Vsphere specialists focus on managing VMware virtualization environments, Network Administrators handle overall network infrastructure. Both roles are essential in IT, but Vsphere is more specialized in virtualization technology, whereas Network Administrators oversee network connectivity and security across various platforms.

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Infographic showing various Vsphere job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,298 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

Distributed Resource Scheduler: Software Engineer 4

Trabuco Canyon, CA • On-site

VMware
Software Development • 10K+ employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Staff Software Engineer - Distributed Resource Scheduler

Broadcom is a global leader in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. As part of our commitment to innovation and excellence, our VMware subsidiary is dedicated to shaping the future of virtualization technology. The VCF's Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) is an intelligent workload placement and workload balancer technology that optimizes resource utilization across virtualized environments for efficient usage of the infrastructure. It automatically monitors and balances workloads across clusters by leveraging vMotion to migrate workloads. By joining the team, you will have the opportunity to work on our cutting-edge infrastructure workload placement and dynamic scheduling stack.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our VMware VCF's DRS team, which is a critical component of our vSphere platform in VCF supporting VM and Kubernetes on vSphere. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing algorithms for efficient resource management of distributed compute clusters on the vSphere platform. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of distributed systems, operating system resource utilization as well as management control planes. The candidate will have the ability to take vague problems and decompose them into detailed requirements. DRS technology is rapidly evolving for cloud native modern workloads on the Kubernetes on vSphere platform and it is becoming a core compute engine in support of modern AI Inferencing workloads. If you have a passion for building scalable and efficient systems, and are excited to work on a critical component of a modern application vSphere platform, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop reliable mechanisms for multi constraint scheduling problems in a distributed system
  • Scale algorithms to support infrastructure level workload placement, resource scheduling, and balancing with low latency
  • Implement and optimize algorithms to support the three pillars of workload placement (storage, networking, and compute) and the emerging fourth pillar of hardware accelerators
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DRS with other VMware products and features, such as Kubernetes on vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and vCenter Server
  • Decompose medium scoped vague problems into detailed requirements, and develop solutions that meet the needs of our customers
  • Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the features
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure that the code is aligned with coding standards and best practices
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to workload placements, resource balancing

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of related experience, or Master's in Computer Science or a related field with 6+ years of related experience
  • Proficient in C++ programming language with a strong experience in software development process.
  • Ability to take vague problems and decompose them into detailed requirements, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions
  • Experience with cloud-based infrastructure offerings
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git
  • Should not require immigration sponsorship

Nice to Have:

  • Knowledge of modern workloads, modern workload schedulers (such as kubernetes)
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerization technologies
  • Knowledge of vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and other VMware products and technologies
  • Familiarity with VMware VCF's DRS technology and use-cases

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • Collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools

Must have legal authorization to work in the US

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $ 120,000 - $192,000.

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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VMware envisions software as a force that can create opportunities for individuals and the world. We continuously seek innovative solutions to overcome challenges and seamlessly integrate technologies. Through our cloud, mobility, and security software, we provide a reliable digital foundation for delivering transformative business experiences worldwide. Our values of execution, passion, integrity, customer focus, and community drive our actions and accomplishments.

Industry

Software development

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Palo Alto, CA, US

Year founded

2013

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