Staff Software Engineer

vCluster

. Serve as a core architect of the vCluster Platform .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemoteLead💰 €75,000 - €145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in Kubernetes internals and strong programming skills in Go, with a focus on high-performance, resilient code development. Engages with the community through open-source contributions and tackles complex engineering challenges in a high-growth environment.

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Kubernetes Internals ExpertiseGo ProgrammingOpen-Source ContributionsSystems ArchitectureHigh-Growth Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

KubernetesGoContainer OrchestrationSystems ArchitectureNetworkingStorageHigh-Performance CodeFeature DevelopmentTechnical DesignScalable Tenancy Models

Soft Skills

Self-DrivenProblem SolvingComfortable with AmbiguityImpact Orientation

Tools & Technologies

GitHub

Industry Keywords

Open-Source ProjectsUpstream Kubernetes ContributionsEarly-Stage Startup Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

KubernetesGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a core architect of the vCluster Platform
Work intimately with Kubernetes internals to advance container orchestration
Write high-performance, resilient Go code powering the vCluster platform
Own feature development from technical design through release
Engage with the community and contribute to open-source projects
Define scalable tenancy models for isolation and resource sharing beyond namespaces
Tackle complex engineering challenges requiring systems architecture expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep expertise in Kubernetes internals, including architectural patterns, networking, and storage
Strong programming skills in Go
Active GitHub projects, experiments, or open-source contributions demonstrating a passion for building
Highly technical and self-driven; able to identify and solve problems autonomously
Experience working in a high-growth environment
Comfortable with ambiguity and eager to make an impact
Bonus: Contributions to the upstream Kubernetes project, including documentation updates, pull requests, or participation in SIGs
Bonus: Early-stage startup experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Bonus
Health, dental, vision, and life Insurance, including plans for you and eligible dependents (benefits vary depending on country)
Flexible working schedule
Workplace flexibility