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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Ahv
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** X86 Architecture, Linux, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Network Administration, Open Source Technology, Open VSwitch, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Virtualization Technology, Information Technology, Software Coding, Golang
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-virtualization-nutanix-10150800

## About the Role

* Bachelor's, Master's, and/or PhD degree in Computer Science (preferred) or another technical discipline/equivalent experience.
 * 2+ years of industry experience or equivalent research experience.
 * Rock solid coding skills in C and Python, ideally for enterprise-quality software.
 * Coding skills in Rust and GoLang are desired, but not necessary.
 * Extensive knowledge of UNIX/Linux.
 * Familiarity with OS internals and concepts of distributed systems.
 * Familiarity with x86 architecture, virtualisation, and/or storage and network management.
 * Familiarity with KVM and QEMU is preferred.
 * Experience in interaction with open source communities is preferred

## Description

The team is led by industry experts with 20+ years of experience, who are leading AHV development globally. We have a forward-thinking approach to our work that has retained many of the best elements of start-up mentality whilst also recognising the need for mature delivery and execution. We work with open-source technologies including Linux KVM, QEMU, Open vSwitch and Libvirt.

Your Role

 * Design, develop, and maintain AHV features, often interacting with Open Source communities.
 * Constantly push towards making AHV highly reliable, performant and secure.
 * Be passionate about datacenter management problems and strive to come up with innovative solutions.
 * Leading the development of features from concept to market, often interacting with cross-functional areas such as product management, sales, and support.
 * Mentoring other software engineers.