KubeVirt and Virtualization Expert

Were 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 youre 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.

• Design develop and integrate virtualization features into Portworxs 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 YOULL 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 Pures policies unless you are on PTO or work travel or other approved leave.

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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 Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area Fortunes 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 for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

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OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats 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.