Infrastructure Research Engineer – Onsite | Edinburgh
Help Shape the Future of Cloud and Systems Infrastructure
Are you passionate about systems innovation and want to make real-world impact through research and development? A leading global tech company’s research lab in Edinburgh is looking for an Infrastructure Research Engineer to join their cutting-edge Systems Infrastructure Research team.
This lab plays a key role in advancing the state of data centre infrastructure. From exploring the future of operating systems to building scalable, cloud-native architectures, this is your chance to work at the intersection of deep systems research and practical engineering.
What You’ll Do:
* Contribute to research and prototype development across distributed systems, OS, and cloud infrastructure.
* Design, implement, and evaluate innovative technologies and algorithms.
* Collaborate with world-class scientists and engineers to solve open-ended technical problems.
* Influence the wider tech and academic communities through publication and open-source contributions.
* Work hands-on with emerging technologies and play a key role in shaping next-generation cloud systems.
What We’re Looking For:
* Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
* Strong foundations in systems design and research methodologies.
* Solid experience or deep interest in operating systems, distributed systems, or cloud computing.
* Proficiency in at least one core systems programming language (e.g. C/C++, Go, Python).
* Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Bonus Points For:
* A PhD in a related field (e.g., distributed systems, OS, cloud infrastructure).
* Publications in top-tier conferences or journals.
* Engagement in open-source or research communities.
Why Join?
You’ll be part of a collaborative and highly driven research environment where innovation is a priority. This is a rare opportunity to work onsite in Edinburgh with a world-class team, bridging theoretical research with real-world systems at scale.
Interested to know more?
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