Senior Windows Kernel Developer - Opportunity For Working Remotely Palo Alto, CA

Senior Windows Kernel Developer

VMware's App Volumes team seeks an experienced C/C++ developer to help us improve and evolve our Application Virtualization product for Windows Desktops.

Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?

Workspace ONE is a digital workspace platform that simply and securely delivers and manages any app on any device by integrating access control, application management, and multi-platform endpoint management. The digital workspace is a holistic change in the way end-user services are delivered by IT, so you can deliver the apps and data employees need to work across any device.

App Volumes Agent product team builds software that enables 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, designing, and developing 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.

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 designs and execute 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?

On 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

• Implement solutions for Application Virtualization using test-driven design with 100% code coverage

• 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

• Work with technical writers and support

Required Skills

• Bachelor or Master of Engineering degree, or equivalent with at least 7+ years of experience in system software design and/or development on Windows

• A solid understanding of Windows internals and experience with kernel development is highly desired

• Strong knowledge of Windows operating system architecture, memory management mechanism, synchronization and file systems

• C/C++ along with C# and .NET

• A high degree of “ownership” - the ability to determine what needs to be done and make it happen

• Passion for Agile software development methodologies and collaborative development

• Understanding of continuous integration practices

• Ability to communicate at all levels of an organization and across diverse cultural, geographical, and linguistic barriers

• Developer level knowledge of Microsoft Azure

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of virtualization is helpful

• Familiarity with Windows user profile internals

• Outstanding attitude and energy

• Developer level knowledge of Microsoft Azure and AWS

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 a 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, training, course work, etc.)

• Healthy and local-inspired snacks in all our on-site pantries

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

Category : Engineering and Technology
Subcategory: Software Engineering
Experience: Manager and Professional
Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time
Posted Date: 2022-04-06

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