Kubernetes Platform Architect

Broadcom

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$110,800–$177,300 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Dec 11, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $177k
This role $144k
$98k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$210,675 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $144k versus about $177k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Broadcom

Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

Broadcom currently has 97 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $120,000–$192,000 across 96 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Kubernetes Platform Architect

As a vKS Application Engineer at VMware’s VCF GTM & Advanced Services team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the adoption of VMware Kubernetes Service (vKS) within enterprise environments by designing and validating solutions, conducting proof-of-concepts, and providing prescriptive guidance on Kubernetes adoption. You will collaborate closely with field account teams to ensure alignment between customer priorities and technical solutions while delivering compelling presentations to diverse audiences. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in containers, leading Kubernetes distributions like EKS or AKS, and VMware Cloud Foundation (vSphere, vSAN, NSX), along with strong communication and collaboration skills to engage both technical and business leaders effectively.

What you'll do

  • Act as a trusted advisor to design and validate vKS solutions on VCF for enterprise customers.
  • Lead technical discovery sessions and proof-of-concepts to demonstrate business value of vKS.
  • Develop customer proposals addressing modernization goals and operational transformation with sales teams.
  • Provide guidance on Kubernetes adoption, CI-CD integration, and DevOps requirements for scalability and security.
  • Build and share reference architectures and deployment patterns to accelerate vKS adoption.
  • Deliver technical presentations to diverse audiences from architects to executive decision makers.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and competitor offerings to effectively position vKS.

What we're looking for

  • Deep technical expertise in Kubernetes distributions and VMware Cloud Foundation.
  • 8–10+ years of experience in enterprise IT architecture or cloud-native platforms.
  • Proven success in delivering technical solutions to enterprise customers.
  • Strong communication skills for engaging both technical and business leaders.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with sales teams to advance customer opportunities.
  • Demonstrated ability to design solutions and articulate value in business terms.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.

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