Staff Software Engineer, User Space Services

Quick Facts

• Role: Staff Software Engineer on User Space OS Services
• Focus: OS user-space services, containers, and Kubernetes platform capabilities integrated with ESXi/vSphere

Description

Lead the design and delivery of high-impact functionality across user-space OS services, container services, distributed control planes, and application infrastructure. Architect scalable container services and Kubernetes platform capabilities tightly integrated with ESXi and vSphere, supporting highly available customer workloads across clusters and zones. Maintain open source code for security fixes and help keep upstream Kubernetes features current.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced operating system techniques for managing virtual systems on x86 architectures
• Architect and develop scalable container services, container runtimes, and Kubernetes platform capabilities integrated with ESXi/vSphere
• Develop highly available platform infrastructure to run workloads spanning clusters and zones, aligned to customer network and storage requirements
• Maintain open source code for security fixes and upstream Kubernetes feature upkeep
• Drive development of platforms supporting SaaS, CaaS, and FaaS workloads
• Partner with Product Management to define requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, system architects, test teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering (or similar)
• 5+ years relevant experience (BS) or 3+ years (MS)
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python (Golang is a plus)
• Deep understanding of Linux/Unix operating system internals, especially user-space concepts (processes, threads, memory management, I/O)
• History of system software projects
• Experience developing, debugging, and optimizing core operating system services or user-space applications
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies, containerization (Docker/containerd), and Kubernetes architecture
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• New hire equity grant and annual equity awards (subject to plan documents and agreements)
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(K) participation with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence per applicable laws