Senior System Software Engineer

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.