Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer
TensorWaveAt TensorWave, we're leading the charge in AI compute, building a versatile cloud platform that's driving the next generation of AI innovation. We're focused on creating a foundation that empowers cutting-edge advancements in intelligent computing, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the AI landscape.
Responsibilities:
Design and deploy bare-metal Kubernetes clusters at scale using RKE2
Collaborate with senior engineers on architectural improvements, infrastructure planning, and automation
Lead the design and implementation of Ingress and Egress traffic solutions, leveraging HAProxy, Cilium, and other components
Contribute to multi-tenant environment designs including VPC-level isolation, network policy enforcement, and secure shared services
Drive continuous improvement around observability using Prometheus and related tooling
Serve as a subject matter expert in core Linux, networking, and Kubernetes internals
Collaborate cross-functionally with AI platform teams and internal/external customers
Required Skills & Experience:
5+ years of experience in infrastructure or DevOps engineering roles
3+ years hands-on experience managing Kubernetes in bare-metal environments
Proven expertise in designing multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters with strong network isolation
Deep understanding of Linux systems internals, networking (IPTables, CNI plugins, BGP), and DNS
Experience with ingress controllers, load balancing, and service mesh (e.g., HAProxy, Cilium, Envoy)
Strong infrastructure-as-code mindset using tools like Helm, Terraform, or Ansible
Experience monitoring Kubernetes workloads with Prometheus and related observability tools
Nice to Have:
Familiarity with RKE2, Rancher, or other downstream Kubernetes distributions
Exposure to AI/ML infrastructure workloads or GPU resource scheduling
Experience in infrastructure compliance or secure multi-tenancy (e.g., PCI, SOC2)
What We Bring:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:
Stock Options
100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401(k)
Flexible PTO
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Mental Health Benefits through Spring Health