Senior Member of Technical Staff

Platform9 Systems

San Jose (CA)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 190,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical Healthcare for you and your a

Hybrid Work Model

Wellness Benefits

Global certifications

Reward and Recognition Programs

Team Building Activities

Job summary

Platform9 is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our cloud-native product team. You will contribute to the Kubernetes ecosystem, design the product roadmap, and support deployments using Platform9 tools. This role emphasizes learning and collaboration in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

The candidate should have 8–15 years in software development, strong CS fundamentals, and proficiency in Python/Golang, Linux, and distributed systems. U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
Proficiency in Python and Golang; strong CS fundamentals.
8–15 years in software development; cloud-native exposure.
Kubernetes experience is a plus; OpenStack/DevStack familiarity.
Strong Linux/Unix knowledge; distributed systems and SaaS development.
Solid problem-solving, communication, and self-starting capabilities.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Contribute to cloud native product development within Kubernetes ecosystem.
Collaborate to design and implement product roadmap.
Support cloud infrastructure deployments using Platform9 products; troubleshoot issues.
Monitor and improve performance, scalability, and reliability of product lines.

Skills

Python

Golang

Linux

Distributed systems

SaaS

Data networking

Problem solving

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenStack/DevStack

Job description

About Us:

Platform9: A Better Way to Go Cloud Native

Platform9 is the leader in simplifying enterprise Private Clouds. Founded by a team of VMware cloud pioneers, we are dedicated to transforming IT operations. Our flagship product, Private Cloud Director, turns your existing hardware into a full-featured, future‑ready private cloud. We innovate across what we build and how we deliver it, staying focused on a next‑generation, open private cloud while holding ourselves to one standard: exceptional customer outcomes.

Enterprises are selecting Platform9 to replace legacy virtualization because it eliminates operational risk and complexity. Private Cloud Director is designed for the experienced infrastructure team, offering a familiar GUI experience for managing VMs and containers, seamless integration with your existing hardware and third‑party storage, and critical enterprise features (HA/DR, scale, reliability) built‑in. This enables IT teams to gain robust API control and a user experience they trust—rooted in customer obsession and an owner’s mindset. We share context quickly and candidly to keep decisions moving.

With over 30,000 nodes in production at some of the world’s largest enterprises, including Cloudera, EBSCO, Juniper Networks, and Rackspace, Platform9 is the proven path to achieving true vendor independence and operational consistency. We are an inclusive, globally distributed company backed by prominent investors, supported by a partner ecosystem of resellers, systems integrators, MSPs, and technology vendors committed to driving private cloud innovation and efficiency. Our values—innovation, customer obsession, ownership, radical candor, and excellence—guide how we build and support every deployment.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our team working on our cloud native product suite. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science, have worked on cloud-native technologies, and have a willingness to learn new technologies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development of cloud native products and services for our Kubernetes product ecosystem..
Learn and collaborate with the team to design and implement the product roadmap.
Support Cloud infrastructure deployments using Platform9 products, including troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Continuously monitor and improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of our product line.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.
Experience with programming in Python, Golang (preferred).
8-15 years of experience in a software development role.
Familiarity with containerization technologies like Kubernetes is a plus.
Prior experience with OpenStack/DevStack is also a plus.
Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals with willingness to learn and build products in the cloud computing and virtualization space.
Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems.
Developing distributed systems and SaaS products.
Should be conversant with essentials of data networking.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Being a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work in a highly dynamic environment.
Candidates need to have necessary authorisation to work in the US

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be a team player with a strong sense of ownership of your work and a passion for working in a data-driven organization.

Benefits and Perks:

Employees today are looking for companies that truly care and recognise their whole person. Platform9’s benefits and perks have been carefully designed to ensure that we take care of an employee's emotions and physical well-being. Many of our benefits extend to families, who form a significant part of our well‑being at work

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