Job description
Vates is a French software company specializing in virtualization, offering a credible alternative to proprietary solutions on the market. Our Vates VMS offering allows companies to manage their infrastructures simply, efficiently, and with complete control.
As part of our growth, we are looking for a XCP-ng Plateform Specialist.
Main mission:
The platform specialist contributes to the evolution, maintenance, and industrialization of the XCP-ng virtualization solution, based on Xen and a Linux environment.
They actively participate in the development of tools and technical components at various levels of the platform.
Responsibilities:
- Package current and future versions of the XCP-ng platform.
- Participate in the development of the platform's core (Xen, Linux kernel, drivers, etc.).
- Design and develop low-level components in C and Rust.
- Develop application tools and services in Python or Go.
- Create prototypes and technical demonstrators to validate new features.
- Analyze and resolve technical issues identified on the platform.
- Determine and implement corrective measures necessary for product stability and performance.
- Provide application support and maintenance related to Xen and XCP-ng.
- Contribute to all ancillary tasks necessary for the smooth operation of the team and the platform.
Required Skills :
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Organization and management of multiple projects
- Clear communication with technical and business teams
- Rigor in documentation and security
- Solid understanding of Xen and XCP-ng (architecture, hypervisor, VM lifecycle)
- Proficiency in the Linux kernel and associated tools (drivers, kernel modules, systemd, etc.)
- Knowledge of networking, storage (iSCSI, LVM, SR, etc.), and system administration
- Proficiency in C for low-level development
- Knowledge of Rust (memory security, performance)
- Proficiency in Python or Go for developing tools, APIs, and deployment scripts
- Familiarity with bash scripting, Git, CI/CD (GitLab, Jenkins), and Linux packaging (RPM, Debian, etc.)
Why join us?
At VATES, you will find a flexible work environment, a supportive and approachable team, and a role that makes a real impact on a daily basis.
Location:
Our offices are based in Grenoble or Paris, but we operate on a fully remote model to provide greater flexibility and daily work comfort.
You are free to work 100% remotely or come on-site occasionally, depending on your preferences.
Benefits:
• Meal vouchers
• Health insurance coverage funded at 50% by the company
• Benefits provided by the Works Council (employee discounts, cinema tickets, etc.)
• Employee savings plan (PEE)
• Profit-sharing scheme
• Annual bonus
• 100% remote work
As part of our diversity and inclusion policy, this position is open to all applicants.
Profile required
Desired Profile:
- Degree: Bachelor's +3 to Master's +5 in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of Linux systems and virtualization.
- Proficiency in low-level languages (C, Rust) and scripting or application development (Python, Go).
- Understanding of Linux kernel mechanisms and Xen/XCP-ng environments.
- Rigor, autonomy, and strong technical diagnostic skills.
- Team spirit and a passion for open-source innovation.
Company description
Vates is a French software company specializing in Open Source and virtualization, with a strong commitment to open and collaborative development. Our main projects, Xen Orchestra and XCP-ng, cover the entire virtualization stack — from the hypervisor (Xen) and the virtualization platform (XCP-ng) to virtual machine management and backup (Xen Orchestra).
Our team is distributed across several countries and fully embraces remote work, with transparent working methods and accessible communication channels. At Vates, we are driven by a people-centered company culture focused on kindness, inclusivity, and a flat organizational structure. Every team member is encouraged to contribute ideas, make decisions, and grow with the company.
Our Open Source model is at the core of everything we do — not only in our code, available on GitHub and GitLab, but also in our collaborative approach with the community. We believe in an “upstream first” philosophy, and we dedicate our expertise and resources to fundamental projects such as Xen, while supporting contributors of all levels in joining us on this journey.
On 5/28/2026