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Containerization & Virtualisation Engineer
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Containerization & Virtualisation Engineer
Containerization & Virtualization Engineer Based in the United Kingdom
This role sits at the core of modern cloud infrastructure engineering, focusing on the design, development, and evolution of container and virtualisation technologies that power large-scale distributed systems. You will work on deeply technical, open-source-driven projects spanning the kernel through userspace, contributing to technologies that enable secure, performant, and scalable cloud-native environments. The environment is highly collaborative and globally distributed, bringing together engineers working across:
- Containers
- Virtual machines
- Orchestration platforms
- Low-level system components
You will engage directly with upstream communities while building mission-critical software used across cloud, AI, and enterprise workloads. This is a hands-on engineering role where performance, security, and reliability are central to every decision. Ideal for engineers passionate about operating systems, systems programming, and shaping the future of cloud infrastructure.
Accountabilities
You will be responsible for:
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Designing, developing, and implementing new features across containerisation and virtualisation systems, ensuring:
- Scalability
- Performance
- Security
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Contributing to low-level system components spanning:
- Kernel
- Networking
- Storage
- Userspace infrastructure
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Engaging with open-source and upstream communities to influence and align technical direction
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Conducting security reviews and implementing defense-in-depth strategies across cloud-native systems
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Building, monitoring, and optimising performance benchmarks to ensure system efficiency and reliability
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Collaborating with globally distributed engineering teams to design and deliver complex system features
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Debugging and resolving critical system issues across container and virtualisation stacks
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Reviewing code contributions and ensuring adherence to high engineering and quality standards
Requirements
Essential:
- Strong academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field — or equivalent practical experience
- Proven experience working on open-source container or virtualisation technologies
- Hands-on experience with:
- Low-level systems development
- Kernel (or systems programming)
- Proficiency in languages such as Go, Rust, C, or C++
- Solid experience with Linux environments (Ubuntu or Debian preferred)
- Strong understanding of:
- Distributed systems
- Microservices
- Cloud infrastructure concepts
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in remote, distributed teams
- Strong analytical mindset, curiosity, and high level of ownership and responsibility
- Professional-level English communication skills (written and spoken)
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Benefits
- Remote-first work environment with global collaboration
- Annual performance-based compensation reviews and bonus opportunities
- Learning and development budget for continuous growth
- Paid annual leave and parental leave policies
- Employee assistance and wellness support programmes
- Opportunities for:
- International travel
- In-person team gatherings
- Recognition programmes and performance-based rewards
- Travel support benefits for global company events
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