Systems Software Engineer

VAST, INC.
Los Angeles, CA, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $180,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Computer Programming Linux Python (Programming Language) Network Security Virtualization Technology Gpu Programming Containerization

Job description

As a Systems Software Engineer, you will work on key performance critical systems such as the daemon which orchestrates every host in our fleet. You will improve the performance, reliability and capability of our infrastructure and containerization technologies including monitoring and telemetry.

  • Full-time
  • On-site at either our SF or LA offices

Tech Stack

C, C++, Python, Linux

Requirements

We seek engineers with strong intrinsic drive, a true passion for advancing the state of the art, and a mix of architecture, coding, and communication skills., * Programming: Strong programming skills in at least one language, ideally C++

  • Linux and Virtualization: Extensive knowledge of Linux kernel internals, containerization technologies, and virtualization
  • Isolation Techniques: Deep understanding of workload and network isolation techniques in multi-tenant environments
  • Cloud Security: Experience in securing and hardening cloud infrastructure, particularly in environments with untrusted workloads
  • Multi-tenant Security: Strong background in workload and network isolation, network security, and cloud-native security practices
  • GPU Security: Experience with GPU programming and an understanding of GPU-specific security concerns.

Benefits & conditions

  • 45 min - Systems and architectures (virtual)
  • 1 hour - LLM-assisted coding assessment (virtual)
  • 2 hours - Meet and greet with coding assessment (on-site)

Our goal is to complete the interview process in two weeks.

Annual Salary Range

$120,000 - $180,000 + equity + benefits

Vast.ai is hiring across all experience levels with compensation commensurate with background, experience and potential., * Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Meaningful early-stage equity
  • Onsite meals, snacks, and close collaboration with founders/tech leaders
  • Ambitious, fast-paced startup culture where initiative is rewarded

About the company

Vast.ai’s cloud powers AI projects and businesses all over the world. We are democratizing and decentralizing AI computing-reshaping our future for the benefit of humanity.

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