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VMware

4.4
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

VMware Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Technology

What it does: Cloud computing, digital workspace tech
Staff stats: 34,000
The good bits: Big salaries, generous benefits
The not so good bits: Lack of guidance
Hiring grads with degrees in: Engineering, Maths, IT & Computer Sciences; Finance, Accounting, Economics & Business Administration

The VMware Australia story

VMware is the leader in cloud infrastructure, business mobility and virtualization software. A pioneer in the use of virtualization and automation technologies, VMware simplifies IT complexity across the entire data centre to the virtual workplace, empowering customers with solutions in the software-defined data centre to hybrid cloud computing and the mobile workspace.

With 2018 revenues of $8.97 billion, VMware has more than 500,000 customers, 75,000 partners, and 23,000 employees in 120+ locations around the world.

Unlike some of its Palo Alto neighbours, VMware hasn’t entered the public consciousness. Nonetheless, you've almost certainly made use of its cloud infrastructure or digital workspace technology. Either directly or through one of the businesses you patronise. (Its clients include ANZ Bank, IBM, Telstra, University of Technology Sydney, Centex, Woolworths, Siemens and Vodaphone.) You may not even realise that you're using VMware products at your university.

The company was founded by in 1998 married couple Mendel Rosenblum and Diane Greene, in partnership with Scott Devine, Ellen Wang and Edouard Bugnion. (Bugnion later went on to found Nuova Systems, which was snapped up by Cisco).

VMware produces:  hypervisors, desktop, server and cloud management software, network and security products, the application management product VMware Workspace portal and the storage and availability products VMware vSAN and VMware Site Recovery Manager. 

The culture

At the core of what VMware does are their employees who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Like many tech companies, VMware is evangelical about diversity. It declares “we celebrate our people from a wide variety of dynamic backgrounds, experiences and perspectives”. 

VMinclusion is the business’s diversity and inclusion initiative. It comprises a “business-led effort to attract and engage the multinational, multicultural talent critical to our globally connected business”. It facilitates ‘Power of Difference communities’ for staff who are LGBT, female, veterans or from particular ethnic backgrounds. This is done to “enhance VMware’s inclusive culture and harness the power of human difference”.

With the assistance of “leading researchers from Stanford University”, VMware educates it managers about the perils of unconscious bias. VMware also uses ‘DIALOGUE Peer Mentoring Circles’ to encourage female staff to “[grow] in their perceptions of themselves as leaders and develop stronger networks for career advancement”.

The company is committed to equal pay for equal work. Regular analysis of its compensation arrangements shows neither women nor ethnic minorities earn any less than their white male counterparts.

Social contribution

Not content with its internal achievements, VMware is “making bold commitments and investing in programs to expand the community of female and diverse talent in technology”.

Among other things, this means it has signed the Tech Inclusion Pledge, joined the Employers for Pay Equity Consortium and taken part in the Corporate Equality Index (which rates workplace on LGBT equality).  

There is also a VMware Foundation. Its mission is to “amplify the contributions of VMware people to their causes of choice and inspire the Citizen Philanthropist in all of us”. In the last year figures are available for (2016), 85 per cent of VMware staff got involved in at least one VMware Foundation program. This resulted in 66,113 ‘service-learning hours’ being donated to 7411 non-profit organisations across the globe. VMware also matches any charitable donations its employees make.

The vibe of the place

If you are fortunate enough to snaffle a VMware grad position, you’ll be living the tech industry dream. Expect to be surrounded by a diverse bunch of upbeat overachievers, pulling down big money and gorging on an extensive array of perks.

You’ll also be working in a funky office designed to “break down traditional barriers of physical walls and create an environment to promote learning, teamwork and collaboration… [with] community think areas where you can spark new ideas with your peers in informal and fun settings”. 
 

Star Rating: 4.5 stars

From the Employer:

"VMware is the leader in cloud infrastructure, business mobility and virtualization software. A pioneer in the use of virtualization and policy-driven automation technologies, VMware simplifies IT complexity across the entire data centre to the virtual workplace, empowering customers with solutions in the software-defined data centre to hybrid cloud computing and the mobile workspace. With 2014 revenues of $6.04 billion, VMware has more than 500,000 customers, 75,000 partners, and 19,000+ employees in 120+ locations around the world. At the core of what we do are our employees who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community.

Start your career with VMware, and get ready to push the boundaries. You’ll join one of the many teams creating innovative solutions, solving complex problems and transforming technology as we know it.

We offer a variety of programs that will help you expand your network, gain invaluable insights, and discover your strengths and passions. Wherever your talents lay, you’ll take ownership of meaningful, big-picture projects that will become a springboard for an impactful career. We’re excited to see what you can do and will give you the chance to showcase your accomplishments with the VMware community – including some of the most influential and inspiring people in the industry.

Our innovation, the ongoing learning opportunities and the visibility we give our employees are just a few reasons why VMware is one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

So, what are you waiting for?

Start your journey today: careers.vmware.com"

Recruitment Process

There are grad roles available in VMware’s various business areas: Engineering and Technology, Sales, Marketing, Services and Consulting, General and Administrative, HR, Legal, Client Support and Business Strategy and Operations.

You’ll need the appropriate qualifications and personality traits for the business area you are applying to work in. As a general rule, VMware prefers “bold, inventive and extraordinary individuals”. Ones who are “looking to expand their skills and build relationships with the best and brightest in the industry”. As well as use their “drive and passion to challenge the status quo and dare to make new discoveries that will create a better tomorrow for everyone”.

Grads are expected to keep an eye on the job board and apply for any grad position that interests them.    

Applications for graduate positions open in March and close in June. All applications are accessible through the VMware website. Unfortunately, because of Australian legislative restrictions, graduate positions are only available for Permanent Residents or Australian Citizens. 

In summary, the recruitment process is:

  1. A brief phone call with the recruiter
  2. 1:1 interview with the hiring manager
  3. Assessment day to identify team-working, collaborative and communicative skills.

Graduate experiences will differ depending on the business area, but all those who are offered a grad role receive: targeted learning and development; rotational experiential programs; mentorship; industry and peer networking and membership of VMware’s ‘new graduate community’.  

Remuneration & Career Growth

Remuneration

In a 2017 Glassdoor survey, VMware came in third on the list of the highest-paying companies in the US. While the company doesn’t reveal its remuneration arrangements, it appears that in most business areas you can expect to crack the $100,000 barrier within a few years. You can then be earning $150,000 - $200,000 a few years after that if things go well. In 2016, one of VMware’s Chief Operating Officers earned a US$23 million salary (in shares and cash).    

Like many tech industry employers, VMware likes to keep its staff happy and healthy. Staff benefits include free snacks and drinks and possibly an on-site café; subsidised health insurance; an onsite gym (or free gym membership); “regular social gatherings” and “fun family cultural events”; 40 hours of volunteer leave and “generous and flexible time off programs”.

Career prospects

VMware employees are encouraged to engage in continuous learning and make use of ‘internal mobility programs. These programs allow staff to “take advantage of opportunities including course work, training and conferences”, “work with different teams for skill growth” and “complete multi-month assignments to figure out what's next for you at VMware”.

At VMware, we define career growth as a personal and individual journey, one that is influenced by an employees passions, career aspirations and skills. Your manager will have these conversations with you from day 1 and help you develop the right skills and experiences to achieve your goals. You may take turns in your career that you never expected, making your journey at VMware exciting and enriching.

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.4
Overall score based on 8 reviews
They Score Best in…
9.0
Culture
9.1
Management
9.0
Office Work Environment
9.4
Work Hours
9.0
Culture
9.1
Management
9.0
Office Work Environment
9.4
Work Hours
What Graduates Say About Them
  • The best thing about working at VMware is definitely the culture. Everyone is very inclusive, friendly and always happy to help and support your growth.
  • Our company values and culture. Everyone is extremely supportive of you and friendly and will help you when you need it.
  • The culture is great and they have a very strong and tight-knit graduate community.
  • US Style perks package (Health care, fitness rebates) Top tier tech/infra vendor, higher technical ceiling.
  • Flexibility.
  • Because you are representing a major software vendor in the industry, there's a lot of pressure to really know your stuff especially when it comes to customer facing activities.
  • No clear central documentation on internal processes

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Sydney & Melbourne
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
C
Creative Arts
E
Engineering & Mathematics
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
M
Medical & Health Sciences
P
Property & Built Environment
S
Sciences
T
Teaching & Education

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
From a people perspective, VMware is led and shaped by its EPIC2 values. My colleagues push and support each other to become better for themselves, our customers, and ultimately the company.

Michael Schmitt

  • Graduate stories
From a people perspective, VMware is led and shaped by its EPIC2 values. My colleagues push and support each other to become better for themselves, our customers, and ultimately the company.

Michael Schmitt

  • Graduate stories
My role as a consultant is to ensure the successful implementation and adoption of VMware technologies, ensuring customers' IT and business goals are achieved.

Tom Bruerton

  • Graduate stories
My role as a consultant is to ensure the successful implementation and adoption of VMware technologies, ensuring customers' IT and business goals are achieved.

Tom Bruerton

  • Graduate stories
From a people perspective, VMware is led and shaped by its EPIC2 values. My colleagues push and support each other to become better for themselves, our customers, and ultimately the company.

Michael Schmitt

  • Graduate stories
From a people perspective, VMware is led and shaped by its EPIC2 values. My colleagues push and support each other to become better for themselves, our customers, and ultimately the company.

Michael Schmitt

  • Graduate stories
My role as a consultant is to ensure the successful implementation and adoption of VMware technologies, ensuring customers' IT and business goals are achieved.

Tom Bruerton

  • Graduate stories
My role as a consultant is to ensure the successful implementation and adoption of VMware technologies, ensuring customers' IT and business goals are achieved.

Tom Bruerton


A Day In The Life Of


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VMware graduates

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VMware graduates

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  • Day in the life

Sanjee

Sanjee studied Bachelor of Commerce at Australian National University, graduated in early 2020 and is now working as Inside Account Manager at VMware
  • Day in the life

Sanjee

Sanjee studied Bachelor of Commerce at Australian National University, graduated in early 2020 and is now working as Inside Account Manager at VMware
  • Day in the life

VMware graduates

Watch VMware graduates share what their typical day looks like.
  • Day in the life

VMware graduates

Watch VMware graduates share what their typical day looks like.
  • Day in the life

Sanjee

Sanjee studied Bachelor of Commerce at Australian National University, graduated in early 2020 and is now working as Inside Account Manager at VMware
  • Day in the life

Sanjee

Sanjee studied Bachelor of Commerce at Australian National University, graduated in early 2020 and is now working as Inside Account Manager at VMware

Videos


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VMware graduate program insights

VMware graduates Michael and Gary share their insights on VMware graduate program

VMware Live Q&A: How can I stand out from other applicants?

If you want to be a part of VMware, here's something you will want to know. Check out the video and see how you can stand out from other applicants.

Advice


VMware office tour at 175 Pitt Street, Sydney

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VMware office tour at 175 Pitt Street, Sydney

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