Staff Engineer

Vmware Workspace One

Vmware Workspace One

Software Engineering
Posted on Jan 13, 2026

About the Role

As a Staff Engineer on the Freestyle team, you will be a key technical leader responsible for shaping the architecture and design of Freestyle Orchestrator—Workspace ONE UEM’s low-code, cross-platform automation and workflow engine. This platform enables IT administrators to automate complex device management tasks, orchestrate application and profile deployments, and enforce compliance across diverse device fleets (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and VDI/Horizon environments).

You will lead critical design initiatives, mentor engineers across the team, and ensure technical excellence in building a scalable, reliable, and secure orchestration framework. This role demands deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence engineering decisions across multiple teams. You will work closely with product managers, architects, and senior engineers to deliver impactful solutions that advance Workspace ONE’s “Autonomous Workspace” vision.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Design

  • Own and drive the architecture and design of major components within Freestyle Orchestrator.

  • Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long-term product strategy.

  • Conduct design reviews, provide technical guidance, and set best practices for coding and architecture.

Mentorship & Collaboration

  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.

  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.

  • Collaborate with engineering managers and technical leads to align on priorities and technical direction.

Problem Solving & Innovation

  • Tackle complex technical challenges related to orchestration, workflow execution, and cross-platform integration.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to improve reliability, performance, and security.

Operational Excellence

  • Champion quality-first development practices, including automated testing, CI/CD improvements, and secure SDLC compliance.

  • Contribute to incident resolution and root cause analysis for critical issues.

Cross-Team Influence

  • Represent Freestyle in architecture discussions and technical forums across the organization.

  • Work closely with SRE, Partner Engineering, and Product teams to resolve dependencies and deliver robust solutions.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in technical leadership roles.

  • Proven expertise in designing and building distributed systems or SaaS platforms.

  • Strong foundation in modern engineering practices: CI/CD, automated testing, cloud-native architectures, secure SDLC.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence technical decisions across teams.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with workflow engines, orchestration platforms, or device management solutions.

  • Familiarity with Docker, Maven, Artifactory, and cloud deployment pipelines.

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for complex technical challenges.

  • Experience with Workspace ONE UEM or similar enterprise mobility platforms.

What We’re Looking For

A technical leader who:

  • Demonstrates deep technical expertise and ownership of complex systems.

  • Inspires and mentors engineers to achieve technical excellence.

  • Operates with curiosity, integrity, and a customer-first mindset.

  • Thrives in solving hard problems and driving impactful outcomes.