Platform Specialist

Vates is a French software company specializing in virtualization, offering a credible alternative to proprietary solutions on the market. Our Vates VMS offering allows companies to manage their infrastructures simply, efficiently, and with complete control.

Main Mission

The platform specialist contributes to the evolution, maintenance, and industrialization of the XCP-ng virtualization solution, based on Xen and a Linux environment. They actively participate in the development of tools and technical components at various levels of the platform.

Responsibilities

• Package current and future versions of the XCP-ng platform.
• Participate in the development of the platform's core (Xen, Linux kernel, drivers, etc.).
• Design and develop low-level components in C and Rust.
• Develop application tools and services in Python or Go.
• Create prototypes and technical demonstrators to validate new features.
• Analyze and resolve technical issues identified on the platform.
• Determine and implement corrective measures necessary for product stability and performance.
• Provide application support and maintenance related to Xen and XCP-ng.
• Contribute to all ancillary tasks necessary for the smooth operation of the team and the platform.

Required Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organization and management of multiple projects
• Clear communication with technical and business teams
• Rigor in documentation and security
• Solid understanding of Xen and XCP-ng (architecture, hypervisor, VM lifecycle)
• Proficiency in the Linux kernel and associated tools (drivers, kernel modules, systemd, etc.)
• Knowledge of networking, storage (iSCSI, LVM, SR, etc.), and system administration
• Proficiency in C for low-level development
• Knowledge of Rust (memory security, performance)
• Proficiency in Python or Go for developing tools, APIs, and deployment scripts
• Familiarity with bash scripting, Git, CI/CD (GitLab, Jenkins), and Linux packaging (RPM, Debian, etc.)

Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor's +3 to Master's +5 in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems and virtualization.
• Proficiency in low-level languages (C, Rust) and scripting or application development (Python, Go).
• Understanding of Linux kernel mechanisms and Xen/XCP-ng environments.
• Rigor, autonomy, and strong technical diagnostic skills.
• Team spirit and a passion for open-source innovation.