Principal VM Engineer (Remote, US/Europe)

Job summary

The role involves enhancing the V8 virtual machine within a cutting-edge runtime environment focused on performance, security, and scalability. The position is ideal for engineers passionate about high-performance computing and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of professional experience in C++ programming.
• At least 4 years of experience with virtual machines or compilers, particularly with V8.
• Strong understanding of computer science principles, including data structures and algorithms.
• Experience in low-latency environments such as game streaming or high-performance computing.
• Operational mindset with a focus on building scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Familiarity with web technologies including HTTP, JavaScript, and WebAssembly.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and integrate the V8 VM into the Workers Runtime.
• Enhance JavaScript execution performance and improve WebAssembly support.
• Debug and optimize real-time, low-latency environments.
• Ensure reliability and efficiency in large-scale, Linux-based distributed systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance edge computing capabilities.

Skills

• Proficiency in C++ and experience with VM/compiler technologies.
• Knowledge of low-latency system design and implementation.
• Understanding of web technologies and their internals.

Education

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred but not explicitly required.

Tools

• Experience with Linux/UNIX systems and networking.
• Familiarity with Rust and standalone WebAssembly runtimes is a plus.