Staff Software Engineer at SUSE

Taipei, , Taiwan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kubernetes, KubeVirt, Kube-OVN, Longhorn, Go, Python, C/C++, CI/CD, Agile, SDN, OVS, OVN, Virtualization, Distributed Systems, Linux Networking Stack

Industry

Software Development

Description

About Us Always open. Our code, our culture, our opportunities. Leading open innovation without limits. We are SUSE. SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable, and secure enterprise open source solutions, including SUSE® Linux Suite, SUSE® Rancher Suite, SUSE® Edge Suite, and SUSE® AI Suite. More than 60% of the Fortune 500 rely on SUSE to power their mission-critical workloads, enabling them to innovate everywhere – from the data center to the cloud, to the edge and beyond. SUSE puts the “open” back in open source, collaborating with partners and communities to give customers the agility to tackle innovation challenges today and the freedom to evolve their strategy and solutions tomorrow. For more information, visit www.suse.com. Staff Software Engineer Job Description We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to contribute to the development of Harvester, an open-source hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solution powered by cutting-edge cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, KubeVirt, Kube-OVN, and Longhorn. Harvester is designed to orchestrate and manage virtualization, container workloads, and Kubernetes clusters running on virtualization machines. We’re looking for an individual with strong self-motivation who thrives on working with system-level software and open-source projects. In this role, you’ll help elevate technologies within Harvester, Longhorn, and Rancher. Join our team to deliver groundbreaking open-source solutions and contribute to the container revolution! Responsibilities Develop features and fix bugs using Kubernetes-related solutions & frameworks. Implement test cases for improving product quality. Assist with design and implementation reviews. Collaborate with internal and external communities to address reported issues. Collaborate with support teams to address customer issue escalations effectively. Foster cross-team collaboration to ensure successful feature delivery, bug fixes, and knowledge sharing. Develop features and resolve bugs using Kubernetes-related solutions and frameworks. Preferred Experience & Skills Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Go, Python, C/C++, or similar statically typed languages. Experience with feature development and bug-fix lifecycles. Knowledge of testing methodologies. Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies. Proven ability to collaborate with support teams on escalation resolution. Experience with Agile development practices. Background in open-source development. Demonstrated ability to share technical knowledge effectively. Experience working remotely with teams across multiple time zones. Success in addressing technical debt and enhancing development productivity. Knowledge of system-level software, virtualization, software-defined networking (SDN), distributed systems, and open-source development. Solid understanding of Overlay networking and Linux networking stack. Familiarity with Open vSwitch (OVS), OVN. Experience developing solutions based on Kubernetes or similar platforms. Qualifications Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience. 3+ years of experience in software development with a focus on Software-Defined Networking (SDN). 8+ years of experience in system software development on Linux and distributed systems. Enthusiasm for tackling diverse technological challenges—ready to learn, resolve, and grow. A proactive “can-do” attitude to drive impactful change. Hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution. An automation mindset, committed to streamlining processes for improved productivity. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal or external teams. Energetic and passionate about emerging technologies. Job Software Engineering What We Offer We empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want. We celebrate and reward your achievements. SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship and an open mind. This is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper. If you’re a big thinker, obsessed by execution and thrive in a dynamic environment in which you can tangibly create a lasting legacy, then please apply now! We give you the freedom to be yourself. You will work in a global community of unique individuals – like you – with different backgrounds, talents, skills and perspectives. A truly open community where everyone is welcome, has a voice and is encouraged to reach their full potential regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristics. Sounds like the right fit for you? Click Apply to submit your resume. A recruiter will contact you if your skills match our current or any future positions. In the meantime, stay updated on the latest SUSE news and job vacancies by joining our Talent Community. SUSE Values Choice Innovation Trust Community Welcome Welcome to your SUSE journey! We are a global leader in innovative, reliable, and enterprise-grade open source solutions. We specialise in Enterprise Linux, Kubernetes Management, and Edge solutions, collaborating with communities and making innovation possible everywhere. Choose open, choose SUSE! SUSE Values

Responsibilities

The role involves developing features and fixing bugs using Kubernetes-related solutions and frameworks for the Harvester HCI solution. Responsibilities also include implementing test cases, assisting with design reviews, and collaborating with internal/external communities and support teams to resolve issues.