Software Engineer - Golang / Kubernetes

Responsibilities

• Kubernetes Operator Development: Design, develop, and maintain production-grade Kubernetes Operators using frameworks like Operator SDK or Kubebuilder to automate application lifecycle management and infrastructure orchestration.
• Custom Resource Design: Architect and implement Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) and controllers to extend the Kubernetes API.
• Scheduler Plugin Engineering: Build and optimize custom scheduler plugins to refine workload placement strategies, addressing business-specific requirements such as cost-efficiency, latency reduction, or resource constraints.
• GPU Optimization: Develop, deploy, and manage DaemonSets that enable and execute optimizations on NVIDIA and AMD GPUs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with other engineering teams to embed custom solutions into the Kubernetes world.
• Innovation & Ecosystem Engagement: Research emerging trends in the Kubernetes ecosystem (e.g., KEPs, upstream projects) and prototype innovative solutions to address evolving infrastructure challenges.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Software Engineering in Go.
• Good grasp of Kubernetes internals, including controller patterns, reconciliation loops, and API extension via CRDs.
• Familiarity with designing custom scheduling logic using Kubernetes scheduler plugins and extension points.
• Solid understanding of GPU architectures and how to expose, manage, and optimize them in Kubernetes clusters.
• Ability to collaborate across different teams to embed custom functionality into cluster workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and working in modern software delivery workflows.
• Proficiency in Bash and/or Python for basic scripting and automation tasks.

Benefits

• Build something big: Help build and scale a fast-growing AI infrastructure startup.
• Pay & perks: Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive, subsidized Deutschlandticket, and access to a discount portal.
• Work your way: Flexible hours with hybrid and remote-friendly options.
• Fast lanes, no red tape: Flat hierarchies and rapid decision-making mean ideas ship quickly.
• Global team: Work with a diverse, international team across Germany and the USA.
• Modern headquarters: Well-stocked office near the Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof, available on a hybrid basis or as a place to connect during our quarterly team workshops.
• Top setup: Your choice of high-quality hardware and equipment.
• Relocation support: We’ll help make your move to join us as smooth as possible.