Sr Staff Software Engineer - Kubernetes

Sr Staff Software Engineer - Kubernetes Department: Engineering Team: Backend Location: Sunnyvale, United States Type: Full-Time **About the Role** We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Engineer to lead the technical strategy and execution for our Compute Platform team, with a focus on Kubernetes orchestration and cloud-native infrastructure. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you are the principal architect of this ecosystem. You will own the technical evolution of our global Kubernetes footprint, solving the "hard problems" of multi-tenancy, extreme scale, and cloud-native efficiency. We aren't looking for a maintainer; we're looking for a visionary who has seen Kubernetes break at scale and knows exactly how to build it stronger. As a senior technical leader, you will define architectural direction, guide large-scale initiatives, and mentor engineers while collaborating across product and infrastructure organizations. What the Candidate Will Do ---- 1. Own the technical vision, architecture, and strategy for the global compute platform org. 2. Define and execute the roadmap for our compute platform, focusing on scalability, performance, and efficiency. 3. Drive architectural decisions and set technical direction for compute scheduling, resource allocation, and container orchestration systems. 4. Ensure high availability and reliability of the compute platform through best-in-class observability, automation, and incident response practices. 5. Drive adoption of best practices in scalability, availability, and security for multi-tenant compute environments. 6. Evaluate emerging technologies in cloud-native ecosystems and guide their integration into the platform. 7. Partner with product and infrastructure teams to deliver high-impact, cross-organizational initiatives. 8. Mentor and coach engineers, helping grow their technical depth and leadership skills. 9. Influence company-wide engineering standards and practices. \-\-\-\- Basic Qualifications ---- 1. 10+ years of software engineering experience, including expertise in distributed systems or infrastructure engineering. 2. Deep e