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# Senior Virtualization Engineer-VMware/KVM

- **Company:** LAMBENTWIT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
- **Location:** West Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000 - $220,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, VMware ESX Servers, Hypervisor, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux Kernel, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Software Engineering, VMware Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Vmware
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7bfe33195433e9dd

## About the Role

* Strong software development andprogramming experience.
 * Hands-on experience with VMware and/orKVM virtualization technologies.
 * Strong understanding of hypervisor internalsand virtual machine architecture.
 * Experience developing or modifying VM-related tools and utilities.
 * Knowledge of Linux systems and system-level programming.
 * Strong debugging, troubleshooting, andproblem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment.
 * Active Full Scope Polygraph Clearance ismandatory.

Preferred Skills

 * Experience with VMware ESXi, vSphere, andKVM.
 * Knowledge of QEMU, libvirt, andvirtualization management frameworks.
 * Experience with C, C++, Python, or Go.
 * Understanding of Linux kernel internals andvirtualization mechanisms.
 * Experience with VM automation,orchestration, and infrastructure tooling.
 * Familiarity with networking, storage, andhypervisor-level resource management., We are looking for a hands-on developer ratherthan a traditional virtualization administrator. Theidealcandidate should have a strong engineeringmindset, understand virtualization technologiesat an internalarchitectural level, and enjoybuilding, modifying, and improving VM-relatedtools and technologies.

## Description

We are seeking a dynamic and technically skilledVirtualization Developer with strong internalsknowledge ofvirtualization technologies and VMtools. The ideal candidate will have hands-ondevelopment experienceworking withhypervisors, virtual machine management, andvirtualization platforms such as VMwareandKVM.

We are looking for a developer-orientedprofessional who understands how virtualizationtechnologies workunder the hood and candevelop, customize, troubleshoot, and optimizevirtualization tools and solutions., * Develop, enhance, and maintain tools andsoftware related to virtualizationtechnologies.

 * Work with virtualization platforms, includingVMware and KVM.
 * Understand and work with hypervisorinternals, VM architecture, and virtualizationcomponents.
 * Develop automation tools and scripts tomanage and optimize virtual machineenvironments.
 * Troubleshoot complex virtualization issuesacross hypervisors and virtual infrastructure.
 * Integrate virtualization technologies withexisting platforms, infrastructure, andsystems.
 * Collaborate with engineering teams todesign and implement innovativevirtualization solutions.
 * Analyze system performance and identifyopportunities for optimization.