Senior Software Engineer, Compute Platform
Build and operate Kubernetes-based compute orchestration infrastructure used across Coinbase, while developing developer tooling, automation, and AI-enabled workflows. The role requires 5+ years of software engineering experience, including substantial experience operating Kubernetes or comparable systems in production.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Own the design, build, and operation of Kubernetes cluster management tooling and automation that keeps the compute platform reliable and self-healing at scale.
- Build developer-facing tooling and workflows that improve how engineers interact with Kubernetes, including AI-driven processes and support.
- Deliver compute capabilities such as one-off jobs, cron scheduling, deployment strategies, EFS support, and automated right-sizing.
- Automate operational toil, reduce on-call burden, and improve platform observability and incident response.
- Partner with Security, Reliability, and Observability teams to meet standards for security, uptime, and performance.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years building and operating Kubernetes or similar compute orchestration systems such as Mesos, Nomad, or ECS.
- Production experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud infrastructure services, including EC2, EKS, IAM, VPC, and networking, at scale.
- Ability to design, implement, and operate distributed infrastructure systems; diagnose complex failures; and drive root-cause resolution.
- Hands-on experience with the CNCF ecosystem, including Helm, Prometheus, Argo CD, and Envoy.
- Experience applying AI tooling to infrastructure workflows to improve automation, developer productivity, or operational efficiency.
- Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual base salary: 191,100–191,100 CAD.
- Total compensation may also include equity, bonus eligibility, and medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Skills
Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Amazon Ec2, Amazon Eks, IAM, Vpc, Networking, Helm, Prometheus, Argo Cd, Envoy, Istio, Distributed Systems, Generative AI
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