Kubernetes Platform Engineer — Build MongoDB Capabilities (Remote)

MongoDB Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation

Collaborative team

Learning time to grow

Autonomy and impact

Job summary

MongoDB is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Kubernetes Capabilities squad in Ireland. You will own capabilities from design to production, shaping Kubernetes-native APIs for MongoDB features and delivering a reliable platform for engineers.

We value experience building developer platforms and strong Go/Kubernetes skills. You will mentor peers and collaborate across product, docs, support, and platform teams while working from Dublin, Cork, or remotely within Ireland.

Qualifications

• Built production software in a modern language; Go is preferred.
• Led platform projects for engineers (Kubernetes controllers, internal developer platforms).
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes API, reconciliation, and operations.
• Design, test, and operate distributed systems in production.
• Experience leading projects through ambiguity and delivering end-to-end.
• Strong written communication and design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of new capabilities in Kubernetes operators.
• Turn MongoDB features into Kubernetes-native APIs.
• Write technical designs with clear trade-offs.
• Shape platform APIs with users in mind.
• Mentor engineers via pairing and reviews.
• Collaborate with platform, Support, Docs and other teams.
• Improve testing strategy and release quality.

Skills

Go programming

Kubernetes expertise

Distributed systems

Technical design docs

Leadership in projects

Tools

controller-runtime

kubebuilder

Kubernetes ecosystem

Multi-cluster Kubernetes

Service mesh

Public cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Job description

MongoDB is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Kubernetes Capabilities squad in Ireland. You will own capabilities from design to production, shaping Kubernetes-native APIs for MongoDB features and delivering a reliable platform for engineers.

We value experience building developer platforms and strong Go/Kubernetes skills. You will mentor peers and collaborate across product, docs, support, and platform teams while working from Dublin, Cork, or remotely within Ireland.