Principal Software Engineer - Compute (Kubernetes)

📋 Description

• Architectural Leadership: Set long-term Kubernetes platform strategy for thousands of nodes.
• Customer Focus: Design tooling and interfaces to simplify compute usage.
• Deep-Dive Engineering: Kubernetes internals, controllers, operators, API server, etcd.
• Secure Multi-tenancy: Architecture for security, isolation, identity for diverse workloads.
• Operational Excellence: Automations, observability, and self-healing to minimize MTTR.
• Salary range: $345,040-$399,420 USD base.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years building and operating large-scale distributed systems.
• Kubernetes expertise: deep internals, controllers, operators, etcd.
• Proven production-scale experience with mission-critical platforms.
• Security and networking: cloud-native security, identity, container networking.
• Technical leadership: strong communication and cross-team influence.

🎁 Benefits

• Equity compensation and standard employee benefits.
• Disability and religious accommodations during recruiting.
• Equal opportunity employer and inclusive culture.
• On-site office in San Mateo, CA; adherence to local office days.