Senior Software Engineer, Virtualization

We're in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of workwork that changes the worldis what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

Should You Accept This Challenge...

You will join the Portworx team, responsible for delivering the highest quality Portworx suite of products. Our team is passionate about building clean, maintainable code, being customer-focused, and putting quality first. You will help design and implement features for our Kubernetes Data Management platform, ensuring a secure, consistent, and best-in-class experience for customers purchasing and using various Portworx offerings.

This role is unique in its dual focuscombining deep virtualization expertise with Portworx storage capabilities to deliver cutting-edge virtualization solutions running on Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Design, develop, and integrate virtualization features into Portworx's Kubernetes-native storage offerings.
• Work extensively with KubeVirt, libvirt, and QEMU to provide robust virtualization capabilities in cloud-native environments.
• Collaborate with upstream KubeVirt, QEMU, and libvirt communities, as well as internal Portworx engineering teams, to deliver high-quality features.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of VM lifecycle management, performance optimizations, and scalability improvements in Kubernetes-based virtualization environments.
• Troubleshoot complex virtualization and storage issues across Kubernetes clusters.
• Mentor team members on virtualization architecture, best practices, and debugging techniques.
• Drive innovation by staying up-to-date with emerging virtualization and storage trends in the Kubernetes ecosystem.
  
  

What You'll Need To Bring To This Role...

• BS in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 10 years of experience in designing, developing, and testing various product components using one or more of the following languages (C , Java, Go preferred).
• Strong expertise in virtualization technologies: libvirt & QEMU.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes internals, including CRDs, controllers, and scheduling.
• Proven design sensibility and the willingness to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Must be willing and able to work in an open office environment.
• Solid CS background in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance analysis skills.
• Prior experience with design and implementation of Storage solutions for Kubevirt.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience contributing to or working with open source communities (preferably KubeVirt/libvirt/QEMU).
  
  

We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with Pure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

The Annual Base Salary Range Is

$211,000 - $317,000 USD

What You Can Expect From Us

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
  
  

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

Accommodations and Accessibility: Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you're invited to an interview.

Our Commitment to a Strong and Inclusive Team: We're forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn't just accepted but embraced. That's why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.