Staff Software Engineer

vCluster Labs; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Platinum-Level Insurance

Flexible Working Schedule

Workplace Flexibility

Job summary

vCluster Labs is looking for a Staff Software Engineer in the United States to work on the vCluster Platform, focusing on Kubernetes multi-tenancy. This role demands deep knowledge of Kubernetes internals and the ability to write high-performance Go code.

You will manage the development of features autonomously while engaging with the open-source community to innovate solutions for tenancy models. Competitive salary, platinum-level insurance, and flexible working conditions are offered.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Kubernetes internals and architectural patterns.
• Strong programming skills in Go with a focus on clean, efficient code.
• Experience in a high-growth start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Work intimately with Kubernetes internals to enhance container orchestration.
• Develop high-performance, resilient Go code for the vCluster platform.
• Take full ownership from technical design to release.

Skills

Kubernetes Mastery

Programming Skills in Go

Technical Problem Solving

Builder Mindset

High Agency

Job description

As vCluster Labs’ Staff Software Engineer, you aren’t just writing code; you are defining the future of Kubernetes multi‑tenancy. In this role, you will serve as a core architect of the vCluster Platform, tasked with navigating complex Kubernetes internals to build tools used by the world's leading engineering teams.

As a Staff Software Engineer (Backend), your role will include:

• Kubernetes Deep-Dive: Work intimately with Kubernetes internals to push the boundaries of container orchestration.
• Go Development: Write high-performance, resilient Go code to power the core logic of the vCluster platform.
• End-to-End Ownership: Take full ownership of your work. You are self-driven and capable of managing feature development from technical design to release without needing constant oversight.
• Open Source Innovation: Engage with the community and contribute to our open‑source projects. You will help define the next generation of tenancy models, creating scalable solutions for isolation and resource sharing beyond simple namespaces.
• Technical Problem Solving: Tackle hard engineering challenges where the solution isn't always on ChatGPT, requiring a deep understanding of systems architecture.

This role could be a fit for you if you bring:

• Kubernetes Mastery: Deep expertise in Kubernetes internals. We value a profound understanding of how Kubernetes works (architectural patterns, networking, storage).
• Technical Proficiency: Strong programming skills in Go. While Kubernetes knowledge is paramount, you must be able to translate that knowledge into clean, efficient Go code.
• Builder Mindset: You build things outside of work. You have active GitHub projects, experiments, or open‑source contributions that demonstrate your passion for building.
• High Agency: You are highly technical and self-driven. You thrive in environments where you are expected to identify problems and solve them autonomously.
• Start‑Up Grit: Experience working in a high‑growth environment. You are comfortable with ambiguity and eager to make an impact.

Bonus points for:

• Community Contributions: A history of contributions to the Kubernetes project (Upstream), including documentation updates, Pull Requests (PRs), or active participation in Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

Startup Experience: You have been at an early‑stage organization where you function autonomously and strive towards building something great.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Platinum-Level Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and life Insurance, including plans for you and eligible dependents (benefits vary depending on country).
• Flexible Working Schedule: You have a doctor’s appointment or need to head to the supermarket to get groceries at 2pm? We won’t have an issue with that. To us, results matter more than clocking in and out at the same time every day.
• Workplace Flexibility: We’re very flexible about where you work. We know things can change in life and we’re happy to adjust the work environment for you along the way.