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EMEA

  • Design and build features in our Kubernetes operator and control-plane services, in Go.
  • Own the full cluster lifecycle: provisioning, scaling, upgrades, configuration changes, backups and restores.
  • Design APIs and integrations that let people and AI agents manage Qdrant Cloud.

Go Kubernetes Distributed Systems API Design

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LATAM

  • Operate and improve regional Kubernetes clusters and cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
  • Participate in a follow-the-sun on-call rota, responding to incidents and driving root cause analysis.
  • Turn manual operations into automation using Go, Terraform, Crossplane, and GitOps with FluxCD.

Qdrant is an open-source vector search engine powering the next generation of AI applications. Recently raising $50M in Series B funding, we are growing rapidly and committed to transforming how AI understands and interacts with data.

EMEA Unlimited PTO

  • Design, build, and operate core control-plane services in Go for the Qdrant Cloud platform.
  • Work on platform-wide concerns including security, audit, and authentication/authorization plumbing.
  • Improve developer experience through CI/CD, testing, and observability while reducing operational load.

Qdrant is an open-source vector search engine powering the next generation of AI applications, from semantic search to AI agents. Trusted by global leaders like Canva and HubSpot, we are a rapidly growing, remote-first company that raised $50M in Series B funding and is committed to shaping the future of AI.

Europe

  • Design, develop and maintain backend services and applications using Go.
  • Build and improve Kubernetes-based solutions, including controllers, operators and APIs.
  • Take ownership of technical components and contribute to architectural decisions.

We help IT teams automate Kubernetes and cloud native operations across multi-cloud, edge, and on-prem. As a top contributor to Kubernetes, we are a technology start-up that values personal growth and ideas over structure.

$81,000–$156,600/yr
Global

  • Architect core vCluster Platform features, diving deep into Kubernetes internals.
  • Write high-performance, resilient Go code for the platform and open-source projects.
  • Own features end-to-end from design to release, solving hard systems challenges.

We're the #1 platform for AI infrastructure, trusted by the world's fastest-growing AI cloud builders. We're a venture-backed startup of 40+ engineers, remote-first, powering 100K+ GPUs across 50+ AI clouds and Fortune 500 companies.

$234,840–$436,080/yr
United States Unlimited PTO 16w maternity 8w paternity

  • Design and own critical features for Kubernetes data management and backup recovery.
  • Enhance internal tools and streamline sprint release processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional, distributed teams across global time zones.

We specialize in data resilience and security, helping organizations protect their data and AI at scale. With over 550,000 customers and offices in 30+ countries, we foster a culture of trust and innovation.

Global

  • Design and build LLM serving infrastructure on Kubernetes, including GPU scheduling, scaling, and model lifecycle management.
  • Package the platform for enterprise environments using Helm and integrate with API gateway, identity, and metering services.
  • Build observability for GPU inference in production, including serving metrics and GPU telemetry.

Mirantis is a Kubernetes-native AI infrastructure company that helps organizations build and operate scalable infrastructure for AI and data-intensive applications. With a culture of openness and collaboration, Mirantis is an established leader in cloud infrastructure, serving Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers.

Ukraine Unlimited PTO

  • Design, build, and operate distributed Go microservices and media pipelines for real-time ingestion of audio, video, and telephony data.
  • Integrate with communication platforms (Zoom, Teams, Webex) and protocols (SIPREC, RTP, WebRTC) to acquire and deliver data to downstream analytics engines.
  • Lead projects from architecture through production support, diagnosing complex distributed systems issues and improving reliability.

Pindrop is a cybersecurity company delivering continuous identity verification across voice, video, and digital interactions. Backed by leading investors like Andreessen Horowitz, IVP, and CapitalG, its technology protects billions of high-risk interactions for financial institutions and insurers.

US Unlimited PTO 16w maternity 8w paternity

  • Build and improve the internal platform engineers use to develop, test, deploy, and operate ngrok.
  • Treat infrastructure like software by automating operational workflows, improving reliability, and scaling systems.
  • Contribute to builder tools, deployment systems, CI/CD infrastructure, and internal abstractions.

We are an all-in-one cloud networking platform that secures, transforms, and routes traffic to services running anywhere. Trusted by more than 9 million developers at companies like GitHub, Okta, HashiCorp, and Twilio, we have a serious-software, playful-culture team.

India Unlimited PTO

  • Design and build features in the Dapr runtime, from proposal to release.
  • Review pull requests from the community and your team, holding the bar on correctness, tests, and API design.
  • Find and fix bugs in distributed code: race conditions, retries, partial failures, and crash-surviving state.

Diagrid provides developers with APIs and tools for distributed applications, founded by the creators of Dapr and KEDA. It is a remote-first startup backed by top VCs, with a collaborative, open-source-driven culture across Europe, North America, and India.

$157,000–$184,000/yr
United States Canada UK Germany Unlimited PTO 18w maternity 12w paternity

  • Design, build, and ship new features and services for Chainguard Containers, from design through production.
  • Own trade-offs on scope, sequencing, and when to ship, working directly with product managers and customers.
  • Collaborate with AI coding agents, maintain system health, and communicate clearly in a remote team.

Chainguard delivers hardened, secure, and production-ready builds of open source software, helping organizations build faster, stay compliant, and eliminate risk. The company serves Fortune 500 enterprises, is venture-backed by leading investors, and fosters a remote-first, flexible culture.

$189,000–$231,000/yr
North America Unlimited PTO

  • Design and build platform subsystems for Stacklok Enterprise, from design through production.
  • Write production Go code for Kubernetes-native commercial software.
  • Work directly with enterprise customers to onboard them and turn feedback into product features.

Stacklok builds open, Kubernetes-native infrastructure for enterprise AI agents, enabling secure and scalable execution. It is a startup led by Kubernetes co-creators, with a culture that values openness, AI integration, and customer collaboration.

North America 6w PTO

  • Take an active role in influencing the roadmap and own critical systems for Grafana's next-generation storage layer.
  • Collaborate with your team to design, build, operate, and maintain large distributed systems at scale.
  • Mentor teammates and participate in on-call rotations while embracing open-source culture.

Grafana Labs is the company behind Grafana Cloud, a fully managed observability platform trusted by over 10,000 organizations. We are a 100% remote company with team members across 40+ countries, built on an open-source legacy and a collaborative, innovation-driven culture.

Global

  • Design, develop and maintain backend services and applications using Go and Kubernetes
  • Build and maintain Kubernetes controllers, operators and extend APIs
  • Participate in code reviews and collaborate with engineers on cloud-native solutions

Kubermatic helps IT teams automate Kubernetes and cloud native operations across multi-cloud, edge, and on-prem. They are a technology start-up with a collaborative, remote-first culture that values technical curiosity and ownership.

Global

  • Design and build control-plane services, drivers, and tooling that provision, integrate, and operate high-performance storage for GPU-accelerated compute and AI platforms on Kubernetes.
  • Write production-quality software in Go with strong testing and operational rigor, including infrastructure-as-code and GitOps-driven pipelines for storage configuration.
  • Deliver storage integration for Kubernetes via Cluster API and K0rdent stack in fully disconnected and hybrid environments.

Mirantis, an IREN company, is the Kubernetes-native AI infrastructure company, enabling organizations to build and operate scalable, secure, and sovereign infrastructure for modern AI, machine learning, and data-intensive applications. The company empowers platform engineering teams with a composable, production-ready developer platform across any environment, and commits to open standards and freedom from lock-in.

$286,700–$401,400/yr
United States

  • Collaborate with a team to create and maintain Reddit's foundational compute platform.
  • Design and deliver software in Go and Python to improve availability, scalability, and efficiency.
  • Mentor backend developers and guide technical direction for compute infrastructure.

Reddit is a community of communities built on shared interests, passion, and trust, home to authentic conversations. With 100,000+ active communities and ~130 million daily active visitors, it's one of the largest internet information sources.

Europe

  • Lead architecture direction across shared services for an internationalisation programme.
  • Ensure the flagship app and shared services run in isolated regions with data residency.
  • Own the seams between services across and within regions, including Cassandra, Postgres, and Kafka.

CreateFuture is a technology consultancy that helps businesses deliver digital products and platforms. They foster a supportive, friendly culture, offering flexible working and investment in personal growth.

Europe

  • Collaborate with engineering and customer delivery teams to design and maintain reliable Kubernetes-based infrastructure.
  • Perform credential and certificate lifecycle management and develop automation tools to streamline operations.
  • Build and maintain observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and other tools to ensure system reliability.

Kubermatic helps IT teams automate Kubernetes and cloud native operations across multi-cloud, edge, and on-prem environments. They are a remote-first company with a small, dynamic team that values community involvement and open-source contributions.

India

  • Design and build scalable cloud infrastructure spanning Kubernetes, distributed systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Develop and deploy AI agents for infrastructure management with safeguards, observability, and reliability.
  • Provide staff-level technical leadership, mentoring engineers and driving architectural decisions.

The company builds enterprise AI applications and infrastructure, with a focus on AI-native engineering practices. It operates as a remote-first, globally distributed team spanning more than 15 countries, valuing technical excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Global

  • Build and operate big-data-scale pipeline services that ingest, route, transform and deliver telemetry at GB/s throughput.
  • Lead design and architecture for new features, write design docs, and drive decisions with partner teams.
  • Mentor teammates through code reviews and design reviews, and own services in production end to end.

New Relic builds an intelligent observability platform that helps companies optimize digital applications in an AI-first world. They are a global team of innovators with a diverse and inclusive culture, empowering employees to work flexibly and bring their authentic selves to work.

Global

  • Benchmark system performance and analyze database performance for capacity optimization.
  • Troubleshoot and debug applications, server errors, and logs, recommending configuration tuning.
  • Develop tools for chaos engineering and improve the resilience of large-scale distributed systems.

ClickHouse builds the cloud-native ClickHouse Cloud Platform for OLAP applications. We are a globally distributed company with over 25 countries and value flexibility, equity, and collaboration.