Staff Software Engineer - Hypervisor

Lynx is a company that delivers modular, open standards–based software for mission-critical edge systems. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer – Hypervisor to lead the technical direction and implementation of advanced hypervisor features for their Mosaic platform, requiring deep expertise in virtualization and the ability to mentor engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the technical vision for Lynx’s hypervisor architecture across x86 and ARM platforms
• Lead design and development of new virtualization strategies, including device emulation and secure partitioning
• Provide technical guidance to senior and junior engineers, influencing best practices and coding standards
• Architect, develop, and optimize core hypervisor components with a focus on performance, scalability, and security
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues, including differentiating hardware vs. software challenges
• Ensure integration with RTOS, Linux, and mixed-criticality applications within Mosaic
• Partner with Product, Delivery, and Customer Success teams to align hypervisor features with strategic goals
• Collaborate with safety-certification teams on DO-178C, ISO 26262, or similar compliance initiatives
• Act as an internal SME and external technical representative for hypervisor technologies
• Explore emerging technologies in virtualization, isolation, and mixed-criticality systems
• Mentor engineers across teams, developing future technical leaders within Lynx
• Contribute to shaping the long-term technical roadmap for Mosaic

Requirements:

• 10–15+ years of experience developing systems-level software, including virtualization, OS kernels, or hypervisors for x86/ARM
• Expert proficiency in C/C++ with working knowledge of x86/ARM assembly for low-level tasks
• Deep understanding of x86 and ARM architectures, including virtualization extensions
• Proven track record architecting and implementing hypervisor technologies (e.g., KVM, Xen, VMware, Hyper-V) at the source code level
• Strong debugging skills in low-level system software and ability to resolve complex performance and reliability issues
• Familiarity with modern development workflows (CI/CD, DevSecOps) as applied to low-level systems software
• Demonstrated leadership—driving technical decisions and mentoring engineers
• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field
• Exposure to safety-critical development processes (DO-178C, ISO 26262) is a plus, particularly as applied to virtualization or systems software
• Experience contributing to or leading open-source hypervisor or virtualization projects
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence technical strategy across teams and stakeholders