Software Architect, Virtualization and Kubevirt

Everpure • Santa Clara, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

We’re 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 work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was
founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave
your mark, come join us.

Join the Portworx team to drive the future of virtualization on Kubernetes as a
Software Architect, Virtualization and Kubevirt. You will be the technical
authority, integrating deep expertise in KubeVirt, libvirt, and QEMU with
Portworx's industry-leading storage platform. This high-impact role is focused
on delivering secure, scalable, and best-in-class solutions for customers
adopting next-generation cloud-native virtualization. You will collaborate
across engineering teams and contribute to major open-source communities.

Requirements

• Deep, demonstrable expertise in core virtualization technologies, including KubeVirt, libvirt, and QEMU.
• Expert-level proficiency in designing, developing, and testing production-grade distributed systems software using Go, C++, or Java.
• Exceptional understanding of Kubernetes internals, including a track record of designing and implementing custom controllers, CRDs, and deep integration with the scheduler.
• Proven history of significant contributions to open-source projects, particularly within the virtualization or Kubernetes ecosystem (e.g., KubeVirt, libvirt, QEMU).
• Mastery of distributed systems concepts, software design patterns, and performance analysis, with an ability to apply them to large-scale, high-availability storage and virtualization solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement critical virtualization features within Portworx's Kubernetes-native storage offerings, focusing on performance, resilience, and scalability.
• Serve as a technical leader in the KubeVirt, libvirt, and QEMU ecosystems, driving and contributing to the design and implementation of VM lifecycle management and performance optimizations.
• Define technical roadmaps and lead the execution of complex engineering projects that blend advanced storage capabilities with cloud-native virtualization solutions.
• Mentor and elevate the engineering team on advanced virtualization architecture, distributed systems best practices, and sophisticated debugging techniques, acting as a force multiplier.
• Resolve the most complex and cross-functional virtualization and storage challenges across large-scale Kubernetes clusters, ensuring the highest level of product quality and customer experience.

Benefits

• We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
• We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
• flexible time off
• wellness resources
• company-sponsored team events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed