Linux Kernel Driver & Virtualization Engineer (QEMU/KVM)

Arago; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive cash compensation

Stock option plan

Relocation bonus

Healthcare coverage

Professional development support

25 days of PTO

Reimbursement of public transport subscription

Résumé du poste

A cutting-edge AI company in Paris seeks a Drivers & Virtualization Engineer to manage host-facing software and ensure high-performance operations. This role emphasizes Linux kernel driver development and requires expertise in OS internals, memory safety, and virtualization. Candidates should possess a Master's or PhD in a relevant field, and proficiency in English; French is a plus. The position offers competitive cash compensation, stock options, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of OS internals, particularly kernel memory management and I/O paths.
• Strong understanding of memory safety requirements in kernel space.
• Proven hands-on experience in Linux kernel driver development and kernel modules.
• Solid understanding of virtualization fundamentals (KVM, hypervisors).
• Practical experience with emulation frameworks, specifically QEMU internals or custom device models.
• Familiarity with hardware-level protocols: PCIe, DMA, MMIO, and IOMMU.
• Language: English at a proficient level. French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain high-performance Linux kernel drivers for Arago’s proprietary accelerator.
• Implement communication protocols and virtual device interfaces to bridge hardware and software.
• Manage low-level hardware interactions including PCIe, DMA, MMIO, and interrupt handling.
• Enable seamless virtualized access to accelerators using QEMU and KVM.
• Design and implement robust device sharing, passthrough, and isolation mechanisms.
• Ensure the security of accelerator operations through strict memory protection and resource isolation.
• Debug complex failures that span the entire stack: from hardware and kernel to hypervisor and guest OS.
• Support the scaling of our architecture from single-device setups to large-scale multi-device deployments.

Connaissances

Kernel memory management

Linux kernel driver development

Memory safety in kernel space

Virtualization fundamentals (KVM, hypervisors)

Emulation frameworks (QEMU)

Hardware protocols (PCIe, DMA, MMIO, IOMMU)

Proficient English

French (plus)

Formation

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Description du poste

A cutting-edge AI company in Paris seeks a Drivers & Virtualization Engineer to manage host-facing software and ensure high-performance operations. This role emphasizes Linux kernel driver development and requires expertise in OS internals, memory safety, and virtualization. Candidates should possess a Master's or PhD in a relevant field, and proficiency in English; French is a plus. The position offers competitive cash compensation, stock options, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage and relocation support.