Senior Software Engineer, Virtualization Santa Clara, California

Software Architect, Virtualization and Kubevirt

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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 Kube Virt, 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.

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 Kube Virt, 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.

• We are primarily an in‑office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

Deep, demonstrable expertise in core virtualization technologies, including Kube Virt, 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., Kube Virt, 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.

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Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.

There is no Final date to receive applications and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

The annual base salary range is:

$211,000 - $350,000 USD

• Pure Innovation
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  We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
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  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 Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennia ls™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Pure Team
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  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.

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