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# Software Engineer - Drivers & Virtualization

- **Company:** Arago
- **Location:** Courbevoie, France
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Memory Management, Emulators, Hypervisor, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux Kernel, PCI Express, Quick EMUlator (QEMU)
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-drivers-virtualization-arago-8292750

## About the Role

* Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
 * Deep knowledge of OS internals, particularly kernel memory management and I/O paths.
 * Strong understanding of memory safety requirements in kernel space.
 * Proven hands-on experience in Linux kernel driver development and kernel modules.
 * Solid understanding of virtualization fundamentals (KVM, hypervisors).
 * Practical experience with emulation frameworks, specifically QEMU internals or custom device models.
 * Familiarity with hardware-level protocols: PCIe, DMA, MMIO, and IOMMU.
 * Language: English at a proficient level. French is a plus.

## Description

* Develop and maintain high-performance Linux kernel drivers for Arago's proprietary accelerator.
 * Implement communication protocols and virtual device interfaces to bridge hardware and software.
 * Manage low-level hardware interactions including PCIe, DMA, MMIO, and interrupt handling.
 * Enable seamless virtualized access to accelerators using QEMU and KVM.
 * Design and implement robust device sharing, passthrough, and isolation mechanisms.
 * Ensure the security of accelerator operations through strict memory protection and resource isolation.
 * Debug complex failures that span the entire stack: from hardware and kernel to hypervisor and guest OS.
 * Support the scaling of our architecture from single-device setups to large-scale multi-device deployments., * Technical meeting : Deep dive into your past projects and technical achievements.
 * CEO Interview : Assess the fit with the team's culture and long-term vision.
 * Reference Calls: Mandatory calls with your former managers to validate strengths, weaknesses, and work style.
 * Technical Assessment: Take-home technical assignment crafted to the role you're applying for.
 * Final Interview : Discuss your technical assignment and address any remaining questions with team members.


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