Senior System Engineer IRC305687

Description We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Platform Infrastructure Team. The team is responsible for low-level operating systems, virtualization hypervisors, and custom Linux kernel builds powering our global cloud fleet. You will take ownership of kernel rebasing, QEMU tuning, and security hardware integration to bring up our new bare-metal ARM compute nodes.

Requirements Education & experience: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, plus heavy experience in kernel and low-level systems engineering.

Kernel Expertise: Deep engineering background working with the Linux kernel (v6.x) and ARM64 architecture internals.

System Programming: Mastery of C, assembly, and low-level OS integrations.

Virtualization & Security: Deep experience with KVM and QEMU (specifically ARM-on-ARM nested virtualization), plus TPM 2.0 / vTPM integration.

Debugging & Tools: Hands-on experience with cross-compilation toolchains, low-level debuggers (GDB, JTAG, trace tools), and bare-metal lab host bring-up.

Job responsibilities

Configure, patch, and build the Linux kernel and QEMU for optimal security and performance on ARM hardware.

Migrate and rebase existing x86 custom kernel patches to support the new ARM Debian build.

Implement and test TPM 2.0 measured boot protocols and vTPM virtualization integrations.

Set up cross-compilation build pipelines (MBS / Jenkins) for building QEMU, Linux, and kernel modules.

Debug complex hardware-software integration issues directly on physical ARM bare-metal lab machines.

What we offer

Empowering Projects: With 500+ clients spanning diverse industries and domains, we provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies. As a team, we engineer digital products that positively impact people’s lives.

Empowering Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Our dedication is to provide timely and comprehensive assistance for every consultant through our dedicated Learning & Development team, ensuring their continuous growth and success.

DE&I Matters: At GlobalLogic, we deeply value and embrace diversity . We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.

Career Development: Our corporate culture places a strong emphasis on career development, offering abundant opportunities for growth. Regular interactions with our teams ensure their engagement, motivation, and recognition. We empower our team members to pursue their career goals with confidence and enthusiasm.

Comprehensive Benefits: In addition to equitable compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes the overall well-being of our consultants. We genuinely care about their health and strive to create a positive work environment.

Flexible Opportunities: At GlobalLogic, we prioritize work-life balance by offering flexible opportunities tailored to your lifestyle. Explore relocation and rotation options for diverse cultural and professional experiences in different countries with our company.

About GlobalLogic GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.