# Staff Software Engineer, Kubernetes Cloud
**Company:** [Illumio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/illumio)
**Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
**Salary:** $194K-$233K
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Kubernetes, Istio, Openshift, Aks, EKS, GKE, Go, Python, Java, Distributed Systems, Networking, TCP/IP, Unix/Linux
**Posted:** 2025-10-29
> 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.
## Job Description
## 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.
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