VMware, a leader in virtualization and multi-cloud software, reports a workforce of roughly 23,400 employees. Headcount data shows 87 new hires against 3,303 recorded departures, signaling a net contraction but still leaving the company with one of the larger employee bases in enterprise software. Engineering talent makes up the single largest share of personnel, reflecting VMware’s continued focus on product development, infrastructure, and platform innovation.
Engineering is VMware’s dominant function with 10,788 employees, representing about 46 % of total staff and underscoring the company’s product-centric strategy. Sales and Support ranks second at 3,890 employees (roughly 17 %), providing customer acquisition and post-sale assistance across the portfolio. Business Management (2,924 employees) and Finance & Administration (1,371 employees) combine for close to 18 % of headcount, supporting operational governance and fiscal oversight. Marketing & Product, IT, Operations, Consulting, and HR together account for the remaining balance, giving VMware a broad professional mix that supports both innovation and global go-to-market execution.
The workforce is geographically diverse, with India emerging as the largest talent hub; the Bengaluru office alone houses about 3,470 employees. The San Francisco Bay Area—home to VMware’s corporate headquarters—accounts for approximately 1,519 employees. Additional concentrations include Pune (542 employees), Austin (339), Sofia (360), Beijing (453), and an Ireland presence of 433 employees. Smaller teams in Atlanta, Tokyo, and numerous other sites round out a globally distributed organization designed to serve customers across regions and time zones.