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Senior Software Engineer (Hypervisor & Virtualization)

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Ireland · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Senior Software Engineer - Hypervisor: Shape the Future of Virtualization


A leading global semiconductor company is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join their world-leading Hypervisor team and be at the forefront of virtualization technology, powering mobile, automotive, compute, and IoT devices.


We're seeking passionate engineers with a deep understanding of OS, kernel, and computer architecture to develop cutting-edge hypervisor and SMMU software. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing platform security and performance, working with the latest application processors and collaborating with global teams.


What You'll Do:

  • Design, develop, and integrate critical firmware features for advanced SoCs.
  • Collaborate with hardware, ASIC, and software teams to solve complex platform issues.
  • Ensure secure and efficient code development, driving code reviews and maintaining high standards.
  • Contribute to all phases of firmware development, from design to release, with a focus on detail and quality.
  • Triage software issues, investigate defects, and implement effective solutions.
  • Create comprehensive technical documentation, including APIs, manuals, and user guides.


Who You Are:

  • A talented engineer with a strong interest in OS, kernel, and computer architecture.
  • A highly motivated team player passionate about learning and driving hardware with low-level firmware.
  • Experienced in C programming and possess a solid understanding of computer architecture.
  • Familiar with Linux, kernel, bootloader, or OS development.
  • Ideally, you have knowledge of ARM CPU architecture, IOMMU, and ARM SMMU, as well as hypervisors and virtualization.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years of experience, or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or similar programming languages.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with secure coding, debugging tools, and real-time operating systems.
  • Familiarity with test development, automation, and open-source contributions.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.


Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary + bonus
  • RSUs
  • Pension and pension match
  • Relocation support


Interested? Apply directly through LinkedIn, or send your CV to [email protected]


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Posted
Jun 06, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Cork

Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing IT Services IT Consulting Software Development

Categories

Information Technology Engineering Other

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