Software Engineer

Pexip
Reading, United Kingdom
27 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Remote
Reading, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Software Debugging
Linux
Python
Kernel-Based Virtual Machine
Linux Distribution
Networking Basics
Open Source Technology
Package Management Systems
Security Support Provider Interface
Trusted Systems
Virtualization Technology
Google Cloud Platform
Containerization
GXP
Docker
VMware

Job description

We are looking for a talented, experienced Software Engineer to join our engineering group, working within our Platform team. This involves maintaining and managing our PexOS platform. As a member of our team, you will be working alongside engineers based in both the UK and Norway and sharing responsibility for the continuous development and improvement of our platform. This is not a remote role, although there is some flexibility to work from home when it is needed. You must have the right to work in either the UK.

The platform team is responsible for:

  • Security support for platform software
  • Providing secure VM and container images for other teams to use in products
  • Extending compatibility for a growing range of cloud providers and hypervisors
  • Extending OS functionality to meet new OS requirements
  • Providing low-level engineering support for other teams

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have a strong desire to make a positive contribution to our core products, while upholding our shared commitment to maintaining high quality through good engineering practices. We need people who are keen to learn new technologies and use them to develop and enhance our products.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Virtualization?, * Experience using Python in automation of system administration tasks on Linux-based platforms

  • Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMware or KVM) and containerization (e.g. Docker or podman)
  • Knowledge of operating system fundamentals
  • Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals

And we'd love to see:

  • Proven history of Open Source contributions
  • Experience of debugging problems in software written in various languages (e.g. C, Python, Rust)
  • Experience of developing scalable, secure systems and platforms
  • Experience with system deployment techniques for one or more of AWS, GCP, Azure.
  • Experience with one or more Linux distribution package management systems (e.g. Dpkg, RPM)

About the company

Pexip is a video technology specialist, providing a wide range of organizations with seamless video communication regardless of technology platforms and security requirements. We partner with leading industry players and power the critical conversations that people rely on every day - everything from business communication to ultra-secure government meetings, doctor's appointments, and court proceedings. Why you'll love working here Connection & Belonging: Vibrant offices, weekly all-hands, global kick-offs and a people-first culture built on our Success Formula: Think like world champions. All eyes on the customer. Stay healthy. Growth Mindset: We invest in your learning and development and offer opportunities to learn, grow, and work on cutting-edge distributed systems. Culture of Trust & Inclusion: Strong people culture anchored in our values; The Pexip Way. Our company values are at the core of everything we do, and they define how we interact with each other, our customers and our partners daily. Supportive environment: A culture that values flexibility, collaboration, and work-life balance where your voice matters. Real Ownership: Your work is visible, measurable, and directly tied to our growth. Mission that Matters: Every day, we safeguard the most confidential conversations in the world. Our technology enables what matters most-human connection, decisive interaction, and progress. About Pexip Pexip is a video technology specialist, providing all organizations with seamless communication regardless of technology platforms and security requirements-powering the critical conversations that people rely on every day. Our company values are at the core of everything we do, and they define how we interact with each other, our customers, and our partners daily. They guide our business, our product development, and our brand. As our company continues to evolve and grow, scaling the Pexip Way is critical to our success. Since day one, Pexip has had an open and inclusive work culture with equal opportunities for all. We are proud to represent a diverse workforce, and we see diversity as a competitive advantage. Pexip is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates applicants regardless of an individual's age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diversity and culture are what make Pexip so unique. Pexip has its HQ in Oslo, Norway, with other main offices in; Reading - UK, Herndon - US, Stockholm - Sweden, Paris - France and Sydney - Australia, as well as sales offices across the globe.

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