Staff Software Engineer

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to contribute to the development of Harvester, an open-source hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solution powered by cutting-edge cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, KubeVirt, and Longhorn. Harvester serves as an open-source alternative to vSphere and Nutanix.

We’re looking for a passionate individual who thrives on working with system-level software and open-source projects. In this role, you’ll help elevate technologies within Harvester, Longhorn, and Rancher. Join our team to deliver groundbreaking open-source solutions and contribute to the container revolution!

Responsibilities

• Develop features and fix bugs using Kubernetes-related solutions & frameworks.

• Implement test cases for improving product quality.

• Help with design and implementation review.

• Cooperate with internal or external communities to resolve their reported issues

• Collaborate with support teams to address customer issue escalations effectively.

• Facilitate cross-team cooperation for feature delivery, bug fixes, and knowledge sharing.

• Develop features and resolve bugs using Kubernetes-related solutions and frameworks.

• Create test cases to enhance product quality.

• Assist with design and implementation reviews.

• Collaborate with internal and external communities to address reported issues.

• Work with support teams to effectively resolve customer escalations.

• Foster cross-team collaboration to ensure successful feature delivery, bug fixes, and knowledge sharing.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Go, Rust, C/C++, or similar statically typed languages.

• Experience with feature development and bug-fix lifecycles.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies.
• Proven ability to collaborate with support teams on escalation resolution.
• Experience with Agile development practices.
• Background in open-source development.
• Demonstrated ability to share technical knowledge effectively.
• Experience working remotely with teams across multiple time zones.
• Success in addressing technical debt and enhancing development productivity.
• Knowledge of system-level software, virtualization, software-defined storage/networking, distributed systems, and open-source development.
• Experience developing solutions based on Kubernetes or similar platforms.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience in system software development on Linux and distributed systems.
• Enthusiasm for tackling diverse technological challenges—ready to learn, resolve, and grow.
• A proactive “can-do” attitude to drive impactful change.
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.
• An automation mindset, committed to streamlining processes for improved productivity.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal or external teams.
• Energetic and passionate about emerging technologies.

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What We Offer 

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This is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper.   

If you’re a big thinker, obsessed by execution and thrive in a dynamic environment in which you can tangibly create a lasting legacy, then please apply now!  

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