Infrastructure Research Engineer - Distributed Systems / Cloud Computing / Operating Systems

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? Apply here with your CV . By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it on our systems. For more information please see our Privacy Notice (https://eu-recruit.com/about-us/privacy-notice/)