Kubernetes Development Engineer

About the position We are seeking a Kubernetes Engineer to design, deploy, and operate Kubernetes-based hosting platforms across edge and embedded systems. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring our platform is secure, scalable, and resilient—supporting multi-tenant services and orchestrating workloads across aircraft and ground-based environments. This is a high-impact role for engineers who thrive in cloud-native ecosystems and are passionate about automation, security, and performance optimization. Experience in the telecom domain and networking is a strong plus. Responsibilities • Develop and maintain custom Kubernetes controllers, CRDs, and operators to extend platform capabilities. • Integrate Kubernetes with Linux-based infrastructure bootstrapped via PXE, OTA, and other provisioning methods. • Deploy and configure K3s clusters across heterogeneous hardware (bare metal, ARM/x86 nodes, and accelerators). • Automate cluster provisioning, node registration, and upgrade workflows. • Monitor platform health using Prometheus, Grafana, and Kubernetes Events. • Enforce network policies, RBAC, secrets management, and container security best practices. • Optimize Kubernetes performance on constrained hardware and air-gapped systems. • Troubleshoot container runtimes, DNS resolution, and overlay networking (e.g., Calico, Flannel). Requirements • 5+ years of experience managing Kubernetes platform components and lifecycle operations. • Understanding of multi-node hybrid clusters across x86, ARM, and accelerators. • Proficiency with Helm charts and Argo CD for application and platform deployment. • Strong skills in Go, Bash scripting, YAML/JSON configuration, and REST API development. • Deep understanding of Kubernetes CNI plugins and network policy management. Benefits • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada) • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada) • Life and disability insurance • Employee assistance programs • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility Apply tot his job Apply To this Job