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Systems Engineer - Linux Kernel & Virtualization

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Location
San Francisco or Los Altos, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Software
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven track record in Linux kernel development
  • Deep expertise in the virtualization stack (KVM) or memory management
  • Practical experience navigating Linux kernel mailing lists
  • History of proposing, debating, and upstreaming meaningful patches
  • Strong software development skills in C, Rust, Make, and associated systems toolchains
  • Strong ability to profile, benchmark, and debug complex virtualization workloads
Nice to have
  • Active maintainer or contributor status in core open-source virtualization projects
  • Deep familiarity with the Linux memory management subsystem, virtual memory, and paging architecture
  • Prior experience translating academic systems research into upstreamable mainline features
What the job really is

The Systems Engineer role focuses on building, optimizing, and maintaining the virtualization and kernel stack for a new personal computing platform. Responsibilities include designing and implementing features for host and guest operating systems, engaging with the open-source community to submit kernel patches, and optimizing performance by addressing bottlenecks in virtualization. The role also involves tracking and applying cutting-edge research to improve system performance.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves deep technical ownership and engagement with the open-source community
  • Focus on performance optimization may require dealing with complex and nested systems issues
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