Senior Software Engineer - K0s Team

About the Position

Senior Software Engineer - K0s Team

We’re seeking a Software Engineer with a passion for shaping the future of k0sproject. As a CNCF Sandbox project, k0s is an open source, all-inclusive Kubernetes distribution, which is configured with all of the features needed to build a Kubernetes cluster and packaged as a single binary for ease of use. We’re tackling an interesting problem: How do we package and operate Kubernetes itself in the simplest possible way but still allowing enough flexibility for varying use cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain upstream k0s related projects under the CNCF umbrella
• Design and implement
• Integrating new features from the cloud native technologies landscape that compliment the Mirantis Kubernetes products
• Following the latest developments in the container technology ecosystem and identifying matters that could impact the product roadmap
• Act as a cloud native software and technologies subject matter expert and evangelist within the company and broader community

Requirements

• Strong Kubernetes experience, the deeper the better
• Experience in Linux, VMs, networking, containers and the general tech stack that makes cloud-native tick
• Ability to write clean and maintainable (Golang) code
• Strong engineering background with meaningful track record on Github
• You value pragmatism and result-oriented team and project work
• Good communication skills in English

Tech Stack

• Kubernetes
• Golang
• Linux
• VMs (Lima, qemu, kvm, etc.)
• GitHub Actions
• k0s (https://k0sproject.io/)

We Offer

• Work with an established Silicon Valley leader in the cloud infrastructure industry.
• Work with exceptionally passionate, talented and engaging colleagues, helping Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers implement next-generation cloud technologies.
• Be a part of cutting-edge, open-source innovation.
• Thrive in the high-energy environment of a young company where openness, collaboration, risk-taking, and continuous growth are valued.
• Professional development and training.
• Attend conferences and working groups.
• Customized workstation (macOS, Windows).
• A competitive compensation package with strong benefits plan and stock options.
• Salary range: $70000-$80000 gross yearly

About the Company

About Mirantis

Mirantis 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. By combining open source innovation with deep expertise in Kubernetes orchestration, Mirantis empowers platform engineering teams to deliver composable, production-ready developer platforms across any environment-on-premises, in the cloud, at the edge, or in sovereign data centers. As enterprises navigate the growing complexity of AI-driven workloads, Mirantis delivers the automation, GPU orchestration, and policy-driven control needed to manage infrastructure with confidence and agility. Committed to open standards and freedom from lock-in, Mirantis ensures that customers retain full control of their infrastructure strategy.