Apply Now Senior Developer (f/m/d) - Virtualization (C, Linux, x86/ARM)

Date: 05/15/2026 Company: SAP

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.

What You'll Do:

- Develop low-level virtualization solutions for CPU, memory, and devices.

- Debug hardware interfaces and optimize performance in high concurrency settings.

- Design and implement virtualization for processors, devices and memory.

- Write and debug kernel-adjacent code for improved scalability.

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

- Lead projects, mentor developers, and document your work.

What you bring:

- A passion for systems programming and clear, practical communication.

- Enthusiasm for solving complex technical problems close to the hardware.

- Over 5 years of experience in low-level systems or OS development.

- Proficiency in C and Assembly programming.

- Strong knowledge of x86 and/or ARM CPU architectures.

- Experience with performance analysis and tuning at scale.

- A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Meet your team:

Join an international, cross-site senior virtualization engineering team. We build low-level virtualization components and kernel interactions. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to lead projects and mentor developers.

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Requisition ID: 453276 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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