Linux Kernel & Virtualization Engineer

Anodize; San Francisco, Los Altos (CA, CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Anodize in San Francisco is seeking a Systems Engineer focused on Linux kernel and virtualization to own the core stack for a new personal computing platform. You will optimize host/guest interactions, tackle performance bottlenecks, and push improvements into the Linux ecosystem.

The role requires deep kernel/VMM experience, strong C and Rust skills, and a track record of upstream contributions. Join a well‑funded stealth startup building breakthroughs in virtualization performance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Linux kernel development, especially virtualization or memory management.
• Active maintainer or contributor status in core open-source virtualization projects (e.g., Linux KVM, QEMU).
• Deep familiarity with Linux memory management, virtual memory, and paging architecture.
• Experience translating academic systems research into upstreamable mainline features.

Responsibilities

• Own virtualization stack design, implement and optimize host/guest OS features for throughput and latency.
• Engage with upstream Linux kernel community; submit and shepherd patches.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across the stack (e.g., hugepage alignment, THP behaviors).
• Track cutting-edge systems research and translate techniques into production software.
• Contribute kernel development with focus on KVM or memory management.
• Navigate Linux kernel mailing lists and upstream patches.
• Systems programming in C and Rust; build with Make and related toolchains.
• Profile, benchmark, and debug complex virtualization workloads to reduce overhead.

Skills

Kernel development

Linux virtualization

C

Rust

Debugging

Profiling

Upstreaming

Tools

Make

Job description

Anodize in San Francisco is seeking a Systems Engineer focused on Linux kernel and virtualization to own the core stack for a new personal computing platform. You will optimize host/guest interactions, tackle performance bottlenecks, and push improvements into the Linux ecosystem.

The role requires deep kernel/VMM experience, strong C and Rust skills, and a track record of upstream contributions. Join a well‑funded stealth startup building breakthroughs in virtualization performance.