Senior Software Engineer (Backend focus)

Senior Software Engineer (Backend focus) Location : suburb of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (hybrid model : 3 days in office / 2 days remote)

About Virtuozzo

Virtuozzo is a leading innovator in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions, empowering service providers worldwide to build and manage any cloud—private, public, or hybrid—efficiently and cost-effectively. We pioneered container-based virtualization technologies and actively contribute to foundational OSS projects such as OpenVZ, Linux kernel, Kubernetes, CRIU, KVM, OpenStack, and more.

At Virtuozzo, you’ll be joining a globally distributed engineering team, solving infrastructure-grade challenges and powering the next wave of cloud platforms.

The Role

Our team builds the Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure (VHI)—a resilient software suite that enables service providers to manage distributed storage and virtualization layers at scale. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll add new features, optimize performance, ensure reliability in production, and work across the full stack—from UI and REST APIs to cluster lifecycle, virtualization, monitoring, and seamless product updates.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop new features for Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure.

Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure high code quality.

Improve and optimize existing functionality for performance and scalability.

Provide support and maintenance for real customer environments.

Skills & Abilities

Strong proficiency in at least one programming language : Python, Golang, C / C++, or Rust.

Deep understanding of Linux operating system architecture.

Solid knowledge of networking concepts.

Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to tackle complex challenges.

Preferred Knowledge

Experience with hypervisors and container technologies.

Familiarity with distributed systems design and implementation.

Background in system programming.

Understanding of Windows, Linux, or FreeBSD kernel internals.

Proficiency with automation and infrastructure tools such as Ansible, Bash scripting, and Terraform.

Knowledge of Kubernetes orchestration.

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Web development skills (JavaScript, HTML).

What We Offer

Attractive, market‑competitive compensation (Competitive in the KL market)

Hybrid working model : 3 days / week in our office, 2 days remote — balancing collaboration with flexibility

Comprehensive private medical insurance

Professional growth : training budget, certification support, mentorship, and career progression pathways

Inclusive, multicultural culture : work alongside talented engineers from across the globe on infrastructure‑grade cloud products

Employee perks : recognition programs, referral bonuses, and learning initiatives such as book clubs or tech talks

Regional impact : contribute to innovations used by CSPs and MSPs across Asia and beyond

Why Kuala Lumpur?

KL’s thriving tech ecosystem and multicultural community make it an ideal base for ambitious engineers. At Virtuozzo’s regional hub, you'll :

Be central to Southeast Asia’s cloud infrastructure growth.

Collaborate across time zones with teams spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia—bringing global impact and diverse perspectives.

Enjoy a healthy work‑life rhythm with hybrid flexibility, professional support, and local social connections.

How to Apply

Ready to build infrastructure‑grade backend solutions that power global cloud services? Send your resume. Feel free to share with your network too!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting

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