Senior Software Engineer, Hypervisor & Virtualization (AHV)

Nutanix; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions company in Cambridge is looking for a Software Engineer focused on the Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV). Candidates should possess strong skills in C and Python, along with UNIX/Linux knowledge. You will design and develop features for AHV, mentor peers, and drive innovative solutions for datacenter management. A background in computer science or equivalent experience is required, as well as a passion for open-source technologies and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience or equivalent research experience.
• Experience in interacting with open source communities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain AHV features.
• Push towards making AHV reliable and secure.
• Lead feature development from concept to market.
• Mentor other software engineers.

Skills

C programming

Python programming

UNIX/Linux knowledge

Rust coding

GoLang coding

OS internals understanding

Experience with x86 architecture

Virtualisation concepts

Storage and network management

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science

Job description

A leading software solutions company in Cambridge is looking for a Software Engineer focused on the Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV). Candidates should possess strong skills in C and Python, along with UNIX/Linux knowledge. You will design and develop features for AHV, mentor peers, and drive innovative solutions for datacenter management. A background in computer science or equivalent experience is required, as well as a passion for open-source technologies and cross-functional collaboration.