Engineering Manager, Kubernetes Platform (LKS)

📋 Description

• Build and lead the engineering team; hire strong engineers, develop technical leaders, and set a
• Define the technical strategy and roadmap for LKS platform capabilities and Kubernetes runtime.
• Deliver a reliable baseline cluster experience using upstream, CNCF-conformant Kubernetes.
• Own the integration and lifecycle of managed add-ons, including qualification, compatibility
• Build Kubernetes capabilities for AI workloads, starting with Slurm through Slinky and evaluating
• Partner with the Hosted Control Plane team on cluster lifecycle, upgrades, release readiness, and

🎯 Requirements

• Have 9+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years leading engineering teams.
• Have built or operated Kubernetes platforms, managed Kubernetes services, or container
• Bring strong technical judgment across Kubernetes, platform APIs, operators, and cluster lifecycle.
• Can guide tradeoffs across extensibility, compatibility, security, reliability, and customer
• Build strong teams and work effectively across engineering, product, and infrastructure
• Communicate clearly and turn ambiguous needs into pragmatic plans and results.

🎁 Benefits

• Generous cash & equity compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
• 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
• Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use