Development Expert (f/m/d) - Virtualization (C, Linux, x86/ARM)

We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

Collaborate with a world-class team of virtualization developers

Design and implement low-level virtualization technologies for processors, memory, and devices.

Debug hardware interfaces and optimize performance in high concurrency settings.

Write and debug kernel-adjacent code for improved scalability.

Analyze and optimize performance, reliability, security, and observability.

Lead projects from the planning phase to a working product.

Serve as the  local  go-to expert for other virtualization/kernel developers.

Potential opportunity to take on a Team Leader role, based on performance and organizational needs.

Experience as an Architect or a Team Lead.

Extensive experience in designing, leading and developing low-level software systems , at least 8 years of programming in this domain and at least 10 years tenure as a software engineer .

Excellent coding skills in C and Assembly.

Strong algorithm-design and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of modern CPU architectures (x86/ARM).

Deep understanding of OS concepts, especially Linux.

Experience in high-concurrency software-development environments.

B.Sc./Eng. degree in Computer Science or a relevant field with a GPA of 85 or higher.

Join an international, cross-site senior world-class virtualization engineering team. We build low-level virtualization components and kernel level-code, running critical cloud infrastructure for SAP. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to lead projects and mentor developers.

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