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Staff Software Engineer, Kubernetes Cloud

Staff engineer builds Zero Trust Segmentation orchestration for Kubernetes cloud environments, enhancing container platforms like EKS/GKE and designing scalable, secure features. Requires 8+ years experience with distributed systems, Kubernetes passion, and proficiency in Go/Python/Java.

194k – 233kSunnyvale, CADevOps / SREOnsite8+ YOE
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About the role

Responsibilities

  • Build orchestration for Zero Trust Segmentation at application/pod level in container ecosystems, identifying and blocking attack pathways.
  • Enhance modern container platforms including Kubernetes, Istio, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE.
  • Own and design critical features and subsystems, defend designs with peers.
  • Deliver scalable, stable, secure implementations for enterprise infrastructure.
  • Mentor junior engineers, new-grads, and interns.
  • Collaborate with field organization and key customers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent (Master's a plus).
  • 8+ years building distributed & scalable software systems.
  • Proficient in Go, Python, Java, or similar.
  • Experience with large, distributed, scalable systems.
  • Familiarity and passion for Kubernetes and related technologies.
  • Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, networking, debugging.
  • TCP/IP networking knowledge.
  • Unix/Linux programming experience.
  • Networking and security controls experience a plus.

Skills

KubernetesIstioOpenshiftAksEKSGKEGoPythonJavaDistributed SystemsNetworkingTCP/IPUnix/Linux

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