Domain
Cloud & Infrastructure
Skill Profile
Virtualization
This skill defines expectations across roles and levels.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Containerization
Roles
1
where this skill appears
Levels
5
structured growth path
Mandatory requirements
0
the other 5 optional
Group
Containerization
Last updated
2/22/2026
How to Use
Choose your current level and compare expectations. The items below show what to cover to advance to the next level.
What is Expected at Each Level
The table shows how skill depth grows from Junior to Principal. Click a row to see details.
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Understands the fundamentals of Virtualization. Applies basic practices in daily work. Follows recommendations from the team and documentation. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Works with virtualization at system level: configures KVM, writes virtio drivers, uses libvirt API. Applies containers (cgroups/namespaces) for system service isolation. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Designs virtualization components: implements paravirtual drivers, optimizes VM exit handling, works with nested virtualization. Develops custom hypervisor components. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Defines virtualization strategy for the systems platform. Establishes hypervisor-based isolation architecture for safety-critical systems, conducts virtualization stack reviews. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Shapes enterprise virtualization strategy for system software. Defines approaches to hypervisor-based mixed-criticality (ARINC 653), mentors virtualization architects. |
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