Intern- Member of Technical Staff- VMware Platform Services Palo Alto, CA
The Elevator Pitch: Why would you enjoy this internship opportunity?
At VMware, we're building new possibilities for our customers by accelerating digital business transformation. We're modernizing data centers for greater agility and productivity, integrating public clouds for faster time to market, empowering digital workspaces to improve mobile experiences, and transforming cyber security. You can be a part of this amazing transformation that will impact our customers and businesses around the world. How? By joining VMware as an intern!
Intern Here. Transform Everywhere.
VMware is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and business mobility. VMware accelerates customers’ digital transformation journey by enabling enterprises to master a software-defined approach to business and IT. With VMware solutions, organizations are building extraordinary experiences by mobilizing everything, responding faster to opportunities with modern data and apps hosted across hybrid clouds, and safeguarding customer trust with a defense-in-depth approach to cybersecurity.
At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Do you dare to do the stuff you’ve always dreamed about? Dare to explore at http://careers.vmware.com
VMware offers cutting-edge cloud infrastructure and security services to companies of all shapes and sizes. Our world is all about technology, and that world is growing because the imagination, ingenuity and talent of our teams knows no bounds. We believe that creativity sparks innovation and inspires our employees to think of VMware differently and change the world around them.
What is the primary need, technical challenge, and/or problem you will be responsible for as an intern?
Do you have a passion to continue learning, building relationships, and enhancing your knowledge while making an impact directly within a team? Do you desire business exposure, networking, and training for your future career as an engineer? If the answer is yes, you should consider joining us at VMware!
As an intern participant at VMware, you will be set up for success in your career! You will be given opportunities to make contributions and impact your team in various technical projects. You will solve real world problems and will work on projects that matter to the business. At the same time, you will be offered personalized career development through cutting edge trainings, intern programs events, VMware Power of Difference engagement, and career-boosting mentorships.
Success in the Role: What “extras” will I acquire during my employment as an intern?
As an engineering intern in VMware Platform Services team, you will:
- Be given an opportunity to attend fun and educational events to kickstart your career, meanwhile, you’ll get a better feel for our culture.
- Get hands on exposure with cutting edge technology from managers, mentors, and fellow team members.
- Acquire the tools and knowledge to contribute on a large scale.
- Have the ability to advance your career in the direction you choose in the future.
What type of work will you be doing an intern? What assignments or requirements will you be performing on a regular basis?
Depending on your background, interest, and technical alignment to the various areas of VMware Platform Services technology stack, you could be working on team projects. The most important item to remember about a VMware as an intern is that it’s all about potential and learning. We want our interns to be well rounded individuals driven to learn new things.
As an intern on this team, you’ll work on:
The VMware Platform Services team ensures our internal and external customers enjoy a high-quality experience across the entire product portfolio. Our goal is to provide compelling, innovative, scalable, and seamless engineering services, which will protect VMware’s brand reputation by continually improving customer satisfaction. We bring together key R&D functions such as build, performance, security, developer tools, and more. We work hand-in-hand with development teams to focus on product innovation and industry-leading solutions. Our priorities include investing in R&D talent, sharing best practices, and driving scale and agility in VMware products.
What are skills that would be helpful for a successful internship?
- Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Coursework (in some) of the following: Data structure and Algorithms, Storage and\or Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Machine Learning, Compilers, Networking, Distributed Systems, Analytics, and Web Development
- Strong knowledge in one or more of the programming languages of C, C++, Java, Go Programming, and Python.
- Linux system skill
(Experience in on ore more of the areas is not required, but is a definite plus)
- Previous internship experience
- Experience developing client-server or distributed, multithreaded applications
- Integration test design, implementation, execution, debugging, and automation
- School or industry projects involving significant design and development
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas in a precise and concise manner
What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?
VMware people share deeply held values that inspire us to build a diverse culture, make a positive impact on our customers, communities, and the world around us, and support the policies that guide how we treat one another.
When it comes to the team you will be on, that comes after you start! During the first two weeks of employment, you will attend onboarding with other interns, learn about your new role, learn more about your project/work, the intern programs, and VMware as a company. You will partner with your manager and mentor to better help guide you toward success.
Upon joining your team, you will be expected to participate in the following
- Team meetings
- Mentor/Manager 1:1s
- Coding reviews
- Team training
- Intern events
- Project goals review
- And more!
Where is this role located?
Fixed: Your new intern employment will be based out of the location/office the team aligns to.
Or
Remote based within the US
*** Intern relocation assistance will be provided if eligible per VMware’s intern program eligibility guidelines.
What are the benefits and perks of working at VMware?
As an Intern, you will be supported with a comprehensive benefits package. You can view the complete intern benefits package by visiting www.benefits.vmware.com.
VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what’s possible today at http://careers.vmware.com.
Due to the Biden Administration issuing an Executive Order (EO) that effectively mandates COVID-19 vaccination for all U.S. based employees of federal contractors and subcontractors, all U.S. based VMware employees will need to be fully vaccinated by January 4th, 2022, or by their first date of employment if after that date, subject to legally required accommodations.
Category : University and Recent Grads
Subcategory: Internships
Experience:
Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time
Posted Date: 2021-11-08
VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what’s possible today at http://careers.vmware.com.
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