Manager of Engineering, Kubernetes

DigitalOcean; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Manager of Engineering for their Kubernetes team. The role involves leading a team of engineers to enhance their managed Kubernetes offering, ensuring high-quality software delivery and fostering innovation. This position offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join a collaborative team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Career development resources

Flexible time off

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software development, strong cloud-native understanding.
• 4+ years in a management role leading software teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 10-12 engineers on Kubernetes platform.
• Drive technical vision and oversee full software development lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Customer-centric mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

Prometheus

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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The Kubernetes team at DigitalOcean is responsible for the development and operation of DigitalOcean Kubernetes (DOKS), our managed Kubernetes offering. We are passionate about providing a seamless and powerful Kubernetes experience for our customers, enabling them to focus on their applications rather than infrastructure complexities. We are a collaborative and driven team dedicated to innovation and excellence in cloud-native technologies.

As an Engineering Manager at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing, leading a team of around 10-12 engineers working in the next.

What You’ll Do

1. Lead and mentor a team of 10-12 software engineers focused on the development and maintenance of the DigitalOcean Kubernetes platform.
2. Drive the technical vision and roadmap for the DOKS platform in alignment with DigitalOcean's overall strategy.
3. Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
4. Ensure the team delivers high-quality, scalable, and reliable software.
5. Collaborate closely with Product Management, SRE, and other engineering teams to define and prioritize features and improvements.
6. Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
7. Remove roadblocks and provide guidance to ensure timely and effective delivery.
8. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the Kubernetes and cloud-native ecosystem.
9. Advocate for the needs of DigitalOcean Kubernetes users and ensure their success.
10. Participate in performance reviews, career development, and hiring processes for the team.

Key Metrics

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 15+ years of experience in software development, with a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies.
• 4+ years of experience in a management or team lead role, leading software engineering teams.
• Experience with Kubernetes and the cloud-native ecosystem (e.g., Docker, Helm, Prometheus, etc.).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of engineers.
• A customer-centric mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Experience contributing to or working with open-source Kubernetes projects is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean

• We innovate with purpose. You’ll be part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
• We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide resources to ensure your growth, including reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and access to LinkedIn Learning's courses.
• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we provide a competitive benefits package, including Employee Assistance Programs, local meetups, flexible time off, etc.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is $142,000 - $213,000, based on experience and skills. Bonuses and equity compensation are also available.
• We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
• This is a remote role.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Internet Publishing