Junior Backend Engineer, Platform

VMware is hiring a Junior Backend Engineer, Platform to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Junior Backend Engineer, Platform, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (West Coast)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives What we offer: • Flexible working hours across US time zones • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Annual learning and professional development budget How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. VMware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 0–2 years of experience or equivalent training • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • US work authorization • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning