Sr. Kubernetes Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Salary
$160,000–$225,000 / yr
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TL;DR · Sr. Kubernetes Engineer

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As a Senior Kubernetes Engineer at Hawthorne, CA, you will join a dedicated team focused on advancing our cloud infrastructure. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing highly scalable Kubernetes clusters to support complex applications, automating deployment processes with tools like Terraform and Ansible, and integrating advanced networking solutions such as MetalLB for load balancing. You will also work on setting up service meshes to enhance microservice communication within the cluster. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in Kubernetes, containerization technologies, and cloud-native practices. Familiarity with VMware via automation is a plus. This role involves working at scale, addressing critical business needs in a dynamic environment that requires robust infrastructure solutions.

Skills

Kubernetes VMware Terraform Ansible Prometheus Grafana CI/CD Python Go MetalLB Service Mesh PostgreSQL AWS GitLab Docker

What you'll do

  • Design and implement Kubernetes clusters for high availability and scalability.
  • Automate deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications using CI/CD pipelines.
  • Configure and manage network policies and services to ensure secure communication between pods.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues related to Kubernetes infrastructure and application deployments.
  • Integrate and configure monitoring tools to provide real-time insights into cluster performance.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration tools.
  • Proficiency in VMware automation and cloud-native technologies.
  • Expertise in deploying and managing network services like MetalLB.
  • Deep understanding of service mesh concepts and implementations.
  • Strong background in ITAR compliance for U.S. Department of State requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or related field.
  • Proven track record in system administration and infrastructure management.

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