System Engineer (Compute Node)

Devconnectplatform; Amsterdam; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth and learning

Flexibility and ownership

Collaborative culture

International environment and talented

Job summary

Nebius is seeking a System Engineer (Compute Node) to help build and manage compute services for GPU servers across multiple data centers. You will work on VMs orchestration, Kubernetes development, and low-level kernel and driver integration.

We value strong Linux fundamentals, Go/C++ proficiency, and an interest in GPUs/DPUs or ARM architectures. Join a fast-moving, international team shaping the AI cloud at Nebius.

Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes for development and deployment.
• Solid Linux system-level understanding.
• Knowledge of POSIX, sysfs, system calls, and file systems.
• Familiarity with PCIe devices, NICs, and kernel drivers.
• Interest in GPUs/DPUs or ARM architectures; NVIDIA DOCA is a plus.
• Proficiency in Go or C++, with willingness to learn others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compute node services that manage VMs on GPU servers.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize performance.
• Contribute to scheduling, resource management, and network integration across data centers.
• Participate in coding interviews and technical discussions as part of the hiring process.

Skills

Kubernetes

Linux

Go

C++

POSIX

QEMU/KVM

NVIDIA DOCA

GPUs

DPUs

ARM

Concurrency

Job description

# System Engineer (Compute Node)NebiusSalary not statedFull-timeremote· midEuropenodekuberneteslinuxgoListed via Jobicy · posted 3 Nov 2026. The application happens there, not on DevConnect.Apply on Jobicy## DescriptionAbout Nebius:Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.The roleThe Compute Node team builds services for managing Virtual Machines running on GPU servers, integrating with disk management, virtual and InfiniBand networks. The team is also responsible for developing the Virtual Machine Scheduler that operates across clusters with thousands of servers and tens of thousands of GPUs, spanning multiple data centers in several regions.We expect you to have:1. Containerization & Orchestration-Experience with Kubernetes not only for deployment but for development is highly valued.2. Virtualization-KubeVirt and QEMU/KVM familiarity is a high plus.3. Linux & System-level Understanding-Solid knowledge of internal OS architecture, performance considerations, process isolation and resource management.-Knowledge of POSIX, sysfs, system calls, and file systems.-Familiarity with server architecture, PCIe devices, NICs, and kernel drivers.4. Hardware Acceleration-Experience or strong interest in working with GPUs, DPUs, or ARM architectures is desirable.-Familiarity with the NVIDIA DOCA Software Framework will be an advantage.5. Go, C++ Proficiency-Knowledge of at least one of these languages, ready to learn or work with the others as needed.-Strong grasp of concurrency, debugging, and profiling techniques.We conduct coding interviews as part of the process.#LI-JS1Benefits & Perks:- Competitive compensation- Career growth and learning opportunities- Flexibility and ownership- Collaborative and innovative culture- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects- International environment and talented teamsWhat's it like to work at Nebius:Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AIEqual Opportunity Statement:Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.