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Vultr is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Core Cloud Engineering team. This role involves working with low-level systems programming, networking protocols, and hypervisor technologies. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Rust, C, and Go, and have experience with PHP for system integration. The engineer will contribute to performance optimization, automation, and systems-level problem-solving within Vultr's cloud platform.
Role involves:
- Hypervisor API Integration
- Networking Automation
- Performance Tuning
- Systems Development
- Infrastructure Automation
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Mentorship
Requirements:
- Proficiency in compiled languages like Rust, C, and Go, with experience in PHP for integration tasks.
- Strong experience with hypervisor technologies such as libvirt, QEMU, and KVM.
- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and tools, particularly BGP, Open vSwitch (OVS), and related automation frameworks.
- Advanced skills in performance profiling, tuning, and optimization across I/O, network, and storage layers.
- Familiarity with database systems and concepts, with a preference for MySQL.
- Expertise in Linux systems administration and low-level troubleshooting.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with tools like Gitlab.
- Strong knowledge of configuration management tools like Puppet.
- Proficiency with observability tools such as Grafana, Sentry, and SumoLogic for monitoring and debugging complex systems.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to address complex, low-level technical challenges.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work cross-functionally with teams and stakeholders.
- A commitment to continuous learning and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Vultr offers:
- Excellent Medical Benefits with 100% company-paid premiums
- 100% company-paid dental & vision premiums
- 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4% with immediate vesting
- Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
- 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan + take your birthday off
- Increased PTO at 3 year & 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
- $500 first year remote office setup + $400 each following year for new equipment
- Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
- Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
- Company-paid Wellable subscription
