VMware Associate Solution Engineer

University Summary:

VMware recognizes that today’s students are tomorrow’s trailblazers and we value the opportunity to benefit from your fresh perspective. If you thrive in an open, innovative, technology-driven culture, VMware could be the place for you! You will be exposed to a wide range of software platform technologies that are utilized by customers all over the world. 

Business Summary:

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.  Our customers are responding faster to opportunities with modern data and apps hosted across hybrid clouds, and safeguarding customer trust with a defense-in-depth approach to cyber security.

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.

Job Role and Responsibilities:

VMware Academy is a global development program that is designed to fast track new graduates from in-depth training into successful careers within the Worldwide Sales and Services organization.  As a part of VMware Academy, you will begin your journey by being immersed in several weeks of collaborative training known as Foundation (classroom) at a designated VMware location.  Upon completion of Foundation training, you will return to your home office and move into Role Based (on-the-job) training over the course of 4-6 months depending on role and location.  During your Role Based training you will continue to develop your skills and product knowledge while creating meaningful mentor relationships that will ignite your career.  After Role Based training, you will have completed Academy and transition into your role and business unit.  With continued development, manager support, and ongoing mentorships your growth is limitless. 

We are looking for an Associate who is passionate in the below role:

Associate Solution Engineer (Pre-Sales)

The Academy Solution Engineer (SE) will grow to support VMware Sales and VMware Partner representatives and is responsible for finding opportunities within accounts and identifying issues that may affect customer satisfaction or revenue attainment. The role requires an understanding of current server change, configuration, and compliance management, application discovery, provisioning and VMware virtualization and application technologies. The Associate requires the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences. Upon joining the company, you will go through a structured, formal training program, building a basic level of VMware and industry knowledge. Academy SE's will shadow other SE's and Technical Services personnel, reinforcing and putting into practice the acquired knowledge.

This job opportunity is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship by VMware.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering and any relevant field of study.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent social and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• High interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team and customer-facing environment.
• Be able to start in Mar. 2020

Preferred Skills:

• Hands on IT experience from either Internships, Co-Ops, Work Experience and/or Projects.
• Technical knowledge of or prior experience using VMware products.
• Prior client-facing work experience.