VMware Technical Solutions Engineer reviews

There could be some improvements in collaboration between SEs and the Sales Managers they work WITH (not FOR), however that can vary greatly between different teams. Additionally, while VMware has worked diligently to update the product portfolio and keep up with the ever-changing IT landscape, that doesn't change the fundamental technology that started the company--just adds onto it in a never-ending amalgamation of branded products in various suites and packages via acquisition after acquisition. It is a tired message for consumers that are more and more entranced by the benefits of cloud native offerings. Obviously VMware is trying to keep up with exactly this, but it is a challenge to outrun their on-prem legacy in the minds of customers.

Work/life balance is subject to change, depending on your management (I was in serious trouble for not wanting to fly to an internal meeting on my son's 12th birthday). Overall compensation is below market, at least for technical sales. Not much flexibility in doing different roles...few opportunities to change jobs. Lots of uncertainty with impending Broadcom acquisition. New CEO Raghu is brilliant but still seems to be struggling to fill Pat G's shoes.