KUBERNETES ENGINEER

Job Description 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 funded Profitable and rapidly growing (8x ARR growth since 2022) Headquarters in New York with additional office in San Francisco Flat team structure with high ownership and direct impact Trusted by leading YC-backed startups and fast-growing tech companies What You'll Do Write production-grade software that programmatically interacts with Kubernetes Own Kubernetes cluster upgrades end-to-end Debug issues at the node and infrastructure level Shell into virtual machines, inspect logs, and identify root causes Read and analyze open-source repositories to troubleshoot third-party dependencies Collaborate closely with engineers on anything impacting customer clusters Work in fast-moving two-week project cycles with significant autonomy Propose, own, and ship projects independently Communicate directly with customers via Slack Influence infrastructure and product decisions with strong engineering judgment Required Qualifications 5–8 years of experience working with Kubernetes and production software engineering Strong experience building software that interfaces with Kubernetes programmatically Experience managing Kubernetes cluster upgrades Comfortable debugging at the node/VM level Strong Linux systems troubleshooting skills Comfortable reading open-source codebases to debug dependencies and infrastructure issues Passion for Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure beyond surface-level operational knowledge Strong ownership mindset with experience managing code through the full production lifecycle Collaborative engineering approach with strong communication skills Genuine interest in developer tooling and infrastructure systems Based in New York or willing to relocate Able to work onsite in NYC 5 days/week Visa Sponsorship H-1B transfer supported OPT candidates welcome O-1 visa candidates considered Preferred Qualifications Experience with Go (Golang) Experience with GitOps workflows Contributions to open-source Kubernetes ecosystem projects Experience building Kubernetes controllers/operators Compensation & BenefitsCompensation Base Salary: $200,000 – $270,000 Benefits & Perks 30 days PTO 30 remote workdays annually Relocation assistance provided Why 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.