Senior Backend Engineer, Growth

VMware is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer, Growth to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Senior Backend Engineer, Growth, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — USA). 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: • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Review pull requests and mentor teammates What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Home office and wellness stipends • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and company holidays 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: • 5+ years of relevant experience • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Experience with version control and CI/CD • US work authorization • Strong communication in a remote, async environment Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning