Senior Systems Software Engineer - Virtual Machine Monitor

Company: VMware Global
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

VMware is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable our more than 350,000 enterprise and SMB customers to thrive in the Cloud Era/ A pioneer in the use of virtualization and automation technologies, VMware simplifies IT complexity across the entire data center to the virtual workplace, empowering customers with solutions in the software-defined data center to hybrid cloud computing and the mobile workspace.Our team of 20,000+ people working in 50+ locations worldwide is committed to building a community where great people want to work long term by living our values of passion, innovation, execution, teamwork, active learning and giving back. If you are ready to accelerate, innovate and lead, join us as we challenge constraints and problem solve for tomorrow today.In VMware's Cloud Platform business unit, we are working to build products and solutions that power the hybrid cloud. You will get to work with our largest customers to define the next generation of industry-leading cloud platform. You'll work with highly motivated and very smart engineers. You will drive new initiatives around software appliances, streamlined delivery of software-defined data center components to on premise and public clouds, and explore solutions for Hyper-Converged Infrastructure market. The Monitor Group is part of our Core Platform Group which is responsible for our Core Virtualization Infrastructure.What you will be responsible forWe are searching for talented and highly motivated individuals to join our virtual machine monitor group. - The machine monitor group is responsible for the CPU virtualization technology in VMware products. You will have the opportunity to work with bleeding edge CPU technology, VT-x/AMD-V, interrupt virtualization, memory virtualization/management, and virtualization of other forms of compute technologies and accelerators.You will work independently and as a member of a team of software engineers to design and deliver features in support of new processors.Skills & Experience NeededRequiredThis work requires you to possess an understanding of processor architecture and OS kernel internals, including memory management, resource management, and interrupt architecture. Looking for a proven software engineer with a passion for working on broad systems-oriented problems.Bachelor's Degree or Master's (strongly preferred) in Computer ScienceExcellent knowledge of OS kernel internals, including memory management, resource management, and interrupt architectureMust be an excellent hands-on implementer with strong C/C++ programming skills in a Linux/Windows environmentStrong background in computer architectureStrong software engineering background with a passion for delivering enterprise-quality softwareDevelopment experience working on low-level, performance-critical softwarePreferredKnowledge of x86 assembly/architectureExperience in management plane support of complex applications and services in a virtualized (Java or x86) or container-based environment.Familiarity and/or development of Confidential Computing technologies including Intel SGX/TDX and AMD SEV.This job may require the candidate to travel and/or work from a facility that requires full vaccination prior to entry.Category : Engineering and TechnologySubcategory: Software EngineeringExperience: Manager and ProfessionalFull Time/ Part Time: Full TimePosted Date: 2022-04-01VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what's possible today at http://careers.vmware.com.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. Vmware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.

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