Sr. Staff Virtualization Engineer (Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Sr. Staff Virtualization Engineer (Infrastructure): Developing a hybrid-first platform integrating Enterprise Data Warehousing with AI and analytics in a Lakehouse architecture with an accent on virtualized infrastructure and modular workload flexibility. Focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining on-premises virtualization solutions using KVM and VMware to ensure scalability and reliability.

Location: Hybrid in San Diego, CA, USA

Salary: $156,400 - $234,700 Annually

Company

hirify.global provides a complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI, helping the world's top companies integrate data across the enterprise.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain platform infrastructure for a hybrid-first Lakehouse architecture.
• Lead the development of PoCs and the implementation of new virtualization features.
• Drive virtualization best practices and optimize network hardware/software for seamless integration.
• Perform root cause analysis of customer-reported issues and contribute to technical product documentation.
• Collaborate with DevOps to build automation tools and continuously improve test strategies.
• Evaluate and maintain information security throughout the virtualized infrastructure.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in San Diego, CA, USA.
• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience, Master's with 7+ years, or PhD with 3+ years in Computer Science or related field.
• Expert knowledge of hypervisors, KVM, Harvester, and the VMware suite (vSphere, vSan, vMotion, vCenter, vRa).
• Strong proficiency in L2 and L3 network protocols and network virtualization.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and scripting languages such as Python, Go, or PowerShell.
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work model based on trust and individual decision-making.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time-off programs.
• People-first, anti-racist culture with a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.