[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Core Cloud Engineering at Vultr

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cloud Computing, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Expert-level experience in Rust (preferred) or other compiled languages for systems programming
Proven record architecting and scaling hypervisor-based infrastructure
Mastery of Linux internals, kernel debugging, and performance engineering
Strong background in networking automation (BGP, EVPN, OVS)
Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and infrastructure automation (Puppet/Ansible)
Track record of setting technical strategy and mentoring senior engineers

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Networking, Storage, SRE, Product) on platform evolution
Mentor engineers across all levels, raising the technical bar in systems programming and distributed systems
Architect and evolve hypervisor integrations (libvirt, QEMU, KVM) across thousands of hosts
Design scalable, automated networking systems built on BGP, EVPN, and OVS
Lead large-scale automation and provisioning frameworks with GitLab CI/CD and Puppet/Ansible
Champion observability and reliability practices with Grafana, Sentry, and SumoLogic
Drive advanced performance tuning across CPU, memory, I/O, networking, and storage layers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

System ProgrammingDistributed SystemslibvirtQEMUKVMNetworkingStorageSREMentorshipTechnical Design

Vultr

Cloud infrastructure provider with global deployment

About Vultr

Vultr provides cloud infrastructure services, specializing in high-performance SSD VPS (Solid State Drive Virtual Private Servers) that can be deployed globally in just 60 seconds. Their services include cloud compute instances, storage solutions, and networking capabilities, allowing clients to manage and deploy resources easily. Unlike many competitors, Vultr operates on a subscription-based model where clients pay only for the resources they use, making it a cost-effective option for businesses of all sizes. With a strong focus on customer support, handling over 35,000 requests monthly, Vultr aims to simplify cloud computing for developers, startups, and enterprises across more than 150 countries.

West Palm Beach, FloridaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$323.9MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Gym Membership

Risks

Increased competition in AI infrastructure could erode Vultr's market share.

Rapid expansion may lead to operational challenges if not managed carefully.

Dependence on partnerships poses risks if strategic misalignments occur.

Differentiation

Vultr offers over 20 data center locations across 5 continents for low latency.

The company provides high-performance cloud infrastructure at a fraction of Big Tech costs.

Vultr's SSD VPS can be deployed globally in just 60 seconds.

Upsides

Vultr secured $3.5B for global expansion in AI infrastructure and cloud computing.

Partnerships with AMD, Broadcom, and Juniper enhance Vultr's AI and cloud capabilities.

Vultr's competitive pricing model attracts businesses seeking cost-effective cloud solutions.

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