Senior Software Engineer - Virtual Machines (RD222)

Role overview Build software that makes virtual machines manageable alongside containerized workloads in secure Kubernetes environments. The role spans product engineering, virtualization, and security, with a focus on reliable VM deployments in disconnected settings. You’ll own complex capabilities, shape technical decisions, and work with product, design, and users to turn operational needs into practical features.

Responsibilities - Design, build, test, and deliver Kubernetes tooling and APIs for VM workloads. - Create tools to inspect, prepare, convert, and package VM images for disconnected delivery. - Integrate VMs with networking, storage, observability, and security features. - Develop workflows for VM inventory, status, power controls, and console access. - Diagnose issues across Kubernetes, virtualization, operating systems, storage, and networking; improve reliability, performance, and maintainability. - Review code, mentor teammates, document decisions, and help establish engineering practices.

Requirements - At least five years of professional software engineering experience. - Strong ability in Go or another modern language, with interest in building Go systems. - Experience building software that works with Kubernetes or other distributed systems. - Understanding of APIs, system design, and software architecture; experience with backend services, controllers, operators, or developer tools. - Familiarity with Linux, containers, and operating system concepts, plus experience building and supporting production software. - Ability to resolve ambiguity, debug across system boundaries, communicate clearly, and drive complex work independently. - U.S. citizenship is required. The role is remote within the United States and includes an estimated 5–10% travel.

Nice to have - Experience with KubeVirt, QEMU/KVM, Kubernetes operators, controllers, or custom resource definitions. - Familiarity with Windows VMs, VM image formats and lifecycle management, or Kubernetes networking and storage. - Experience with Go command-line tools, OCI artifacts, software packaging, or disconnected and regulated environments. - Contributions to relevant open-source projects or experience integrating identity, access control, and observability into security-focused software.