Senior Software Engineer - Kubernetes Control Plane

About the role

Buoyant is looking for a seasoned software engineer to join its Kubernetes Control Plane team. This remote-first role suits someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and building robust, production-grade distributed systems. As a core member of the technical team, you will shape the technologies that let developers manage, scale and secure complex software environments, balancing technical innovation with a high-quality codebase for a global user base.

Key responsibilities

• Architect, design and implement sophisticated Kubernetes Control Plane components.
• Maintain and contribute to open-source projects to high community standards.
• Work with product, design and engineering teams so the software meets user needs.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in depth within existing implementations.
• Guide and mentor junior staff members.

Required profile

• At least seven years of professional software engineering experience; high-scale production experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and a passion for the cloud-native ecosystem.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team.

Required skills

• Advanced Go (Golang), the main language for Kubernetes development.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes architecture and the wider cloud-native stack.
• Microservices architecture, including service discovery, networking and security.