Senior System Software Engineer

Randstad Digital Italia; Pisa; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading multinational technology company is seeking an Operating System Engineer in Pisa, Italy. The role involves architecting solutions for intelligent automotive computing platforms with a focus on kernel-level programming and system optimization. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in Operating System design, with skills in virtualizations such as KVM and Xen. Strong analytical and communication skills in English are required. The position is on-site via Randstad Italia SpA, with a salary commensurate with experience.

Competenze

• 3-5 years of experience in Operating System kernel design and development (Linux or equivalent).
• Strong background in kernel subsystems such as scheduling and memory management.
• Hands-on experience with GPU virtualization technologies.

Mansioni

• Architect end-to-end solutions from kernel to framework layer.
• Address challenges in multi-domain integration and AI/GPU acceleration.

Conoscenze

Kernel-level programming

System optimization

Virtualization

Performance analysis

Excellent analytical and communication skills

Formazione

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

KVM

Xen

VirtIO

Descrizione del lavoro

Randstad Digital , the specialized division of Randstad Italia in the search, selection, and training of ICT profiles, is seeking an Expert Operating System Engineer on behalf of a leading multinational technology company.

This company is a global leader in telecommunications, enterprise solutions, and consumer electronics, and a pioneer in the industry, committed to shaping the future of digital ecosystems through cloud computing, AI, and next‑generation connectivity solutions. The European R&D center in Pisa plays a central role within the Group, with a focus on automotive software and embedded operating systems.

We are seeking an Operating System software engineer with strong background in kernel‑level programming, system optimization, and virtualization, to drive next‑generation intelligent cockpit and driving OS architecture.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will architect end‑to‑end solutions from kernel to framework layer, addressing challenges in multi‑domain integration, safety isolation, high‑reliability computing, and AI / GPU acceleration — laying the technical foundation for future intelligent automotive computing platforms.

Minimum requirements

• Master’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 3‑5 years of experience in Operating System kernel design and development (Linux or equivalent).
• Proficient in kernel subsystems such as scheduling, memory management, device drivers, and IPC mechanisms.
• Solid understanding of virtualization and container technologies (KVM, Xen, VirtIO), with hands‑on experience in GPU virtualization (IOMMU, SR‑IOV, mediated device, etc.).
• Understanding of Android graphics architecture (e.g., Gralloc, EGL, Vulkan) and MESA internals.
• Hands‑on experience with display protocols (e.g., DRM, Wayland), GPU acceleration (e.g., ARM Mali, Adreno), and VirGL protocol.
• Strong capability in performance analysis, real‑time optimization, and troubleshooting complex system issues.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; fluent in English for technical discussions and documentation.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• Contributor or maintainer in open‑source communities (Linux Kernel, QEMU, Xen, etc.).
• Practical experience in GPU virtualization or heterogeneous compute scheduling.
• Familiarity with automotive functional safety standards (ISO 26262, ASIL levels).
• Understanding of new architectures such as RISC‑V, ARMv9, or other embedded CPUs.
• Experience collaborating with academia or industry R&D partners.
• Publications or presentations in major systems conferences (e.g., OSDI, ASPLOS, EuroSys).

Location: Pisa, Italy, on‑site. Contract: via Randstad Italia SpA. Salary: commensurate with experience.