Software Engineer - Golang / Kubernetes

turbalance; Heidelberg; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation support

Hybrid work model

High-end hardware available

Flexible hours

Zusammenfassung

turbalance is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to design and maintain production-grade Kubernetes Operators for our AI infrastructure platform. You will build CRDs and controllers, implement custom scheduling logic, and optimize GPU workloads across NVIDIA and AMD hardware.

Collaborate with multiple engineering teams, explore upstream Kubernetes trends, and prototype innovative solutions. The role offers hybrid work in Heidelberg with relocation support and a fast-growing startup environment.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience in Go software engineering.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes internals, controllers, and CRDs.
• Experience designing scheduler plugins and extension points.
• Solid grasp of GPU architectures and management in Kubernetes.
• Ability to collaborate across teams to embed functionality into clusters.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern delivery workflows.
• Proficiency in Bash and/or Python for scripting.

Aufgaben

• Kubernetes Operator Development: Design, develop, and maintain production-grade Operators.
• Custom Resource Design: Architect and implement CRDs and controllers to extend the API.
• Scheduler Plugin Engineering: Build and optimize custom scheduler plugins.
• GPU Optimization: Develop and manage DaemonSets for GPU optimizations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with other teams to embed solutions.
• Innovation & Ecosystem Engagement: Research Kubernetes trends and prototype solutions.

Kenntnisse

Go

Kubernetes internals

CI/CD pipelines

Bash/Python scripting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Operator SDK

Kubebuilder

CRD design tooling

Jobbeschreibung

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.