Hypervisor Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have extensive experience in hypervisor technology, particularly with KVM and QEMU, and a strong understanding of hardware virtualization principles. Your background includes optimizing I/O for emulated disk and network devices, ensuring high performance and security in virtualized environments. You are comfortable collaborating with open-source communities and have a passion for contributing to projects that enhance cloud infrastructure. You thrive in a team-oriented environment and are eager to tackle complex challenges in AI cloud computing.

You possess a solid foundation in cloud engineering and virtualization technologies, with a focus on resource distribution among virtual machines. Your attention to detail ensures that you can effectively integrate hypervisors with various platform services and storage solutions. You are proactive in identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing solutions that enhance the overall efficiency of the cloud platform. Your ability to communicate technical concepts clearly makes you a valuable asset in cross-functional teams.

Desirable

Experience with additional virtualization technologies or cloud platforms is a plus. Familiarity with performance monitoring tools and techniques will help you excel in this role. A background in AI or machine learning applications can provide valuable context for your work at Nebius AI.

What you'll do

As a Senior Hypervisor Engineer at Nebius AI, you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing our hyperscaler platform. Your primary responsibilities will include enhancing the KVM hypervisor and QEMU device emulator, focusing on performance improvements and security measures. You will work closely with the engineering team to design and implement substantial extensions to the virtualization stack, ensuring that our cloud infrastructure meets the demands of the AI economy.

You will be responsible for optimizing I/O for emulated disk and network devices, which is critical for maintaining high throughput and low latency in our cloud services. Your work will involve integrating the hypervisor with other platform services and storage facilities, allowing for seamless user data management. You will also focus on efficiently distributing resources between virtual machines, ensuring that our infrastructure can scale effectively as demand grows.

Collaboration is key in this role, as you will engage with the open-source community to share insights and improvements related to KVM and QEMU. You will participate in code reviews and contribute to discussions that shape the future of our virtualization technologies. Your expertise will guide the team in implementing best practices for performance and security in virtualized environments.

What we offer

At Nebius AI, we provide a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth. You will have opportunities to advance your career within the company as we continue to expand our products and services. We value flexibility in the workplace, offering remote working arrangements that allow you to balance your personal and professional life effectively. Join us in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your initiative and innovation are encouraged, and be part of a team that is shaping the future of AI cloud infrastructure.