KUBERNETES ENGINEER

Job Description Kubernetes Engineer (Production Software + Cluster Systems)About the Role We're hiring a deeply technical Kubernetes Engineer who builds production-grade software that interacts directly with Kubernetes clusters at scale — not someone focused primarily on cluster operations or scripting.This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who loves going deep into Kubernetes internals, debugging distributed systems, reading open-source codebases, and solving hard infrastructure problems that impact real users.You'll work closely with the engineering team on anything touching customer clusters, own projects end-to-end, and help shape infrastructure decisions for fast-growing modern tech companies.If you're energized by writing software for Kubernetes rather than simply operating it, we want to talk to you.About the Company We're building the cloud platform for modern engineering teams.Our platform gives companies the power of cloud infrastructure without the complexity, overhead, and lock-in of traditional providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Engineering teams can instantly create production-grade infrastructure on any cloud provider, deploy applications, and monitor systems without spending enormous time managing cloud complexity.Series A fundedProfitable and rapidly growing (8x ARR growth since 2022)Headquarters in New York with additional office in San FranciscoFlat team structure with high ownership and direct impactTrusted by leading YC-backed startups and fast-growing tech companiesWhat You'll Do Write production-grade software that programmatically interacts with KubernetesOwn Kubernetes cluster upgrades end-to-endDebug issues at the node and infrastructure levelShell into virtual machines, inspect logs, and identify root causesRead and analyze open-source repositories to troubleshoot third-party dependenciesCollaborate closely with engineers on anything impacting customer clustersWork in fast-moving two-week project cycles with significant autonomyPropose, own, and ship projects independentlyCommunicate directly with customers via SlackInfluence infrastructure and product decisions with strong engineering judgmentRequired Qualifications 5–8 years of experience working with Kubernetes and production software engineeringStrong experience building software that interfaces with Kubernetes programmaticallyExperience managing Kubernetes cluster upgradesComfortable debugging at the node/VM levelStrong Linux systems troubleshooting skillsComfortable reading open-source codebases to debug dependencies and infrastructure issuesPassion for Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure beyond surface-level operational knowledgeStrong ownership mindset with experience managing code through the full production lifecycleCollaborative engineering approach with strong communication skillsGenuine interest in developer tooling and infrastructure systemsBased in New York or willing to relocateAble to work onsite in NYC 5 days/weekVisa Sponsorship H-1B transfer supportedOPT candidates welcomeO-1 visa candidates consideredPreferred Qualifications Experience with Go (Golang)Experience with GitOps workflowsContributions to open-source Kubernetes ecosystem projectsExperience building Kubernetes controllers/operatorsCompensation & BenefitsCompensation Base Salary: $200,000 – $270,000Benefits & Perks 30 days PTO30 remote workdays annuallyRelocation assistance providedWhy This Role Stands Out This is an opportunity to work on complex Kubernetes infrastructure problems at a company growing rapidly with strong product-market fit. You'll have meaningful ownership, direct customer impact, and the ability to work alongside engineers who care deeply about systems, tooling, and infrastructure quality.