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Containerization & Virtualisation Engineer

Home based - Worldwide
Full-Time
Posted October 9, 2026
Salary
12-20 LPA
Batches
2-4 years experience required
Apply Route
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About The Role

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is a global leader in open‑source software delivering enterprise‑grade operating systems and cloud infrastructure. As a Containerization & Virtualisation Engineer, you will drive development of cutting‑edge VMMs, container runtimes, and related tooling, collaborating with a distributed team to enhance performance, security, and scalability for customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

Design and develop next‑generation virtual machine monitors and container runtimes.
Contribute to kernel‑level features such as namespaces, cgroups, and storage drivers.
Build and maintain REST APIs and CLI tools for LXD and related services.
Optimize performance and security of RustVMM and related components.
Collaborate with open‑source community and cross‑functional teams globally.

Requirements

  • Strong programming in Go, Rust or C/C++ with Linux kernel experience.
  • Deep understanding of containerization (Docker, OCI) and virtualization concepts.
  • Hands‑on experience with LXD, Kubernetes or similar orchestration platforms.
  • Proficiency in networking, storage stacks and system security.
  • Ability to work remotely and contribute to open‑source projects.

Eligibility Checklist

B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA

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