Staff Software Engineer
vCluster Labs · Remote · United States · Canada ·
COMPENSATION
$180k – $220k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Staff level role
- Fully remote
- Go + Kubernetes
- Open source focus
- Equity included
As a core architect of the vCluster Platform, you will navigate complex Kubernetes internals to build tools for leading engineering teams. You will define the future of Kubernetes multi-tenancy, creating scalable solutions for isolation and resource sharing that go beyond simple namespaces.
This position requires end-to-end ownership of feature development, from technical design to release. You will engage with the open-source community and tackle hard engineering challenges where standard solutions do not apply, requiring a profound understanding of systems architecture.
What you'll do
- Work intimately with Kubernetes internals to advance container orchestration boundaries
- Write high-performance, resilient Go code for the core vCluster platform logic
- Manage feature development from technical design to release with minimal oversight
- Contribute to open-source projects and help define next-generation tenancy models
- Solve complex engineering challenges requiring deep systems architecture knowledge
What you'll need
- Deep expertise in Kubernetes internals, including networking and storage patterns
- Strong programming skills in Go with ability to write clean, efficient code
- Active GitHub projects or open-source contributions demonstrating a builder mindset
- High agency and self-driven approach to identifying and solving problems autonomously
- Experience working in high-growth startup environments with ambiguity
Nice to have
- History of contributions to upstream Kubernetes projects or SIGs
- Experience in early-stage organizations building products autonomously
Stack
- Go
- Kubernetes
How you'll work
- Remote-first culture with distributed global team
- Flexible working schedule focused on results rather than fixed hours
- Headquarters in San Francisco but location flexible
What you get
- Competitive compensation package including equity
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible dependents
- Flexible workplace arrangements adjusted to life changes