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Senior Virtualization Engineer - Cloud HyperVisor

CROSSDEV TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
8 - 20 Years
Multiple Locations

Posted on: 30/04/2026

Job Description

Role Overview :


We are looking for a seasoned Virtualization Engineer with deep expertise in KVM-based environments. This role focuses on managing and optimizing virtualization stacks, including Cloud Hypervisor, QEMU, and Libvirt, to ensure high performance and reliability across compute, network, and storage layers.

Key Responsibilities :


- Configure and manage KVM-based virtualization environments

- Troubleshoot hypervisor-level and VM-level issues in production systems

- Optimize performance across compute, networking, and storage layers

- Debug and fine-tune Cloud Hypervisor and Libvirt configurations

- Support virtualization networking (bridging, VLANs, SDN) and storage (NFS, etc.)

- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents

- Automate tasks using scripting (Python / Golang / Bash)

- Document best practices, configurations, and incident learnings

Required Skills :


- Strong expertise in KVM, QEMU, and Libvirt architecture

- Hands-on experience with Cloud Hypervisor configuration and troubleshooting

- Solid understanding of virtualization networking (bridges, VLANs, SDN)

- Experience with storage systems in virtualized environments (NFS, etc.)

- Knowledge of hardware virtualization and NUMA optimization

- Strong debugging and performance tuning skills

- Scripting experience (Python / Golang / Bash)


Good to Have :


- Experience in large-scale or cloud-based virtualization platforms

- Exposure to Linux kernel or low-level system internals

- Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Key Deliverables :


- Incident reports and RCA documentation for critical issues

- Configuration reviews and performance recommendations

- Best practices and operational documentation

- Knowledge transfer and team enablement sessions

Profile :


- Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset

- Ability to work independently in remote environments

- Experience handling production-grade systems

- Good communication and documentation skills

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