Kubernetes Platform Architect (Japan, Remote)

About This Role

• The VKS Application Engineering team is responsible for enabling enterprise success with vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) as part of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Our mission is to accelerate adoption of VKS as the enterprise-grade Kubernetes platform for modern applications in private cloud.
• As a VKS Application Engineer, you will be on the front lines with enterprise customers, driving the successful adoption of vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• This is a hands-on, customer-facing role focused on designing and validating solutions, running proof-of-concepts, and guiding customers through their modernization journey.
• Key Accountabilities Act as a trusted advisor for enterprise customers, guiding them through the design, validation, and deployment of VKS solutions on VCF.
• Collaborate closely with field account teams to align solution architecture with customer priorities and drive successful engagement outcomes.
• Lead technical discovery sessions, workshops, and proof-of-concepts to validate VKS architectures and demonstrate business value.
• Partner with sales to jointly develop customer proposals that address modernization goals, workload placement, and operational transformation.
• Provide prescriptive guidance on Kubernetes adoption, DevOps/CI-CD integration, and enterprise requirements such as scalability, security, and disaster recovery.
• Build and share reference architectures, deployment patterns, and technical assets to accelerate customer adoption of VKS.
• Deliver clear, compelling technical presentations to diverse audiences, from architects to executive decision makers.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor offerings, and evolving enterprise requirements to position VKS effectively.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering to provide field feedback that influences roadmap direction.
• Required Skills & Experience Experience in application engineering or technical sales for enterprise IT, cloud, or application platforms.
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes, containers, and VMware Cloud Foundation (vSphere, vSAN, NSX as foundation). 10+ years in technology-related roles, with depth in enterprise IT architecture, application modernization, or cloud-native platforms.
• Demonstrated success working directly with enterprise customers to deliver technical solutions and drive platform adoption.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and business leaders.
• Strong collaboration skills, able to work hand-in-hand with sales teams to advance customer opportunities.
• Proven ability to identify challenges, design solutions, and articulate value in business terms.
• Enthusiastic self-starter with curiosity, drive, and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation and Kubernetes platforms.
• We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
• If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.