Senior Software Engineer II, Virtualization

Job Description

Design, develop, and maintain the low-level virtualization stack and IT systems underlying DigitalOcean's core virtual machine product. Collaborate with hardware and observability teams to optimize performance and accelerate GPU-enabled platforms for AI/ML workloads.

Requirements: Requires strong proficiency in C and a deep understanding of Linux-based operating systems and security. Candidates should have a proven track record of solving problems at scale and collaborating across engineering teams.

Key Skills: Linux, C, QEMU, KVM, Libvirt, Kubernetes, Python, Go, Ruby, Debian packaging, GPU Virtualization, Firecracker microVMs, Chef, AWX, Virtualization stack, Security best practices

Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Local Employee Meetups, Flexible time off policy, Conference reimbursement, Training and education reimbursement, LinkedIn Learning access, Equity grants, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Performance bonus