Senior/Lead Go Developer

EPAM Systems; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid by design

Remote within Poland

Relocation opportunities

Health insurance

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc is seeking a Senior/Lead Go Developer to contribute to an open source engagement around Kueue, a Kubernetes-native solution to run and manage batch workloads on clusters. You will act as both an open source contributor and SRE, expanding features such as multi-cluster dispatching, topology-aware scheduling for AI/ML workloads, and deeper integrations (ray.io).

Hybrid by design with remote work options within Poland; opportunities for relocation and international collaboration

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Kubernetes, including CRDs and controller-runtime.
• Proficiency in Go and cloud native architecture.
• English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher.

Responsibilities

• Understand client needs and design solutions for the Kueue-based workloads.
• Take ownership of implementation and open source contributions.
• Communicate effectively with official Kubernetes SIG channels and teams.
• Collaborate with upstream teams to expand Kueue's feature set.

Skills

Go

Kubernetes

Cloud architecture

Git

English (B2+)

Tools

ray.io

KubeRay

Spark

Python

Job description

We are seeking a Senior/Lead Go Developer to join an exciting open source engagement focused on Kueue — a Kubernetes-native technology to run and manage batch workloads on Kubernetes Clusters. You will act as both an open source contributor and SRE to help improve Kueue, with immediate activities, including expanding its rich feature set such as advanced MultiKueue multi-cluster dispatching, topology-aware scheduling for distributed AI/ML workloads, and deeper framework integrations (including ray.io). This work involves open source contributions to core upstream projects to solve complex batch scheduling bottlenecks.ResponsibilitiesUnderstand and analyze client needsDesign and professionally articulate solutions to the clientTake ownership of implementation and open source contributionCommunicate effectively using official Kubernetes SIG channels and teamsCollaborate with upstream teams on expanding Kueue's feature setContribute to core upstream projects to solve complex batch scheduling bottlenecksApply creative, out-of-the-box thinking to drive project successRequirements5+ years of professional software development experienceExcellent knowledge of Kubernetes, including Custom Resource Definitions, controller-runtime, and debugging cluster issuesProficiency in GoUnderstanding of Cloud and Container architectureProficiency in using AI tools to accelerate development and problem-solvingSolid understanding of Git and GitHub workflowsBackground in Systems engineering (Linux)English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higherNice to haveHands-on expertise with batch scheduling technologies and frameworks (ray.io, KubeRay, Spark, JobSet, MPIJob)Skills in Python and ML engineeringKnowledge of Google Cloud PlatformWe offerWe gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusivelyEPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.