Senior/Tech Lead Backend Engineer (Managed Kubernetes)

About the Position

We are looking for a Senior/Tech Lead Backend Engineer (Managed Kubernetes) to join our team at Nebius. This role is pivotal in leading the Nebius Managed Kubernetes (mk8s) Core team, focusing on optimizing AI systems on our cloud platform.

About Nebius

Nebius is at the forefront of cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure. Our mission is to grow the Nebius cloud platform by providing a Kubernetes-native way to run AI systems with high efficiency and low operational overhead.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example. Set the quality bar by spending a significant portion of your time on individual contributor (IC) work: writing and reviewing code, leading projects, and participating in on-call rotation, incident mitigation, and post-incident analysis.
• Manage 4–8 mid-to-senior engineers. Provide context, coach, and give regular feedback.
• Maintain the technical vision for your area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager and Service Owner to shape product vision and plans.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software engineering or management experience
• Excellent knowledge of Golang, or you are ready to quickly switch to this programming language

Nice to Have

• Experience with Team management, Kubernetes administration, Developing Kubernetes controller.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

About the Company

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Locations

• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Berlin, Germany
• United Kingdom

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