Kubernetes Platform Engineer (Controllers)

* We’re looking for a Platform Engineer who enjoys building Kubernetes-native systems and automation that operate reliably at global scale * Come help us deliver a unique gaming experience to millions of players around the world * Design and develop Kubernetes controllers and operators that automate the lifecycle of platform services * Contribute to the development of our global workload placement system, enabling intelligent scheduling across Kubernetes clusters running in both public cloud and on-premises data centers * Develop Kubernetes APIs and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) that provide clean, maintainable interfaces for platform capabilities * Build and maintain reconciliation logic that safely manages distributed system state * Develop controllers and operators that automate provisioning, configuration, upgrades, and lifecycle management of Kubernetes-based platform components deployed across hybrid cloud environments * Work closely with platform and service teams to build automation that simplifies operating large-scale distributed systems * Improve the reliability, scalability, observability, and maintainability of the platform through thoughtful engineering and continuous improvement * Investigate production issues and participate in root cause analysis to improve platform reliability * If you’re passionate about software engineering, Kubernetes, and solving challenging distributed systems problems, we’d love to hear from you * Experience with Kubernetes development, including controllers, operators, or Kubernetes APIs * Experience developing software in Go or another modern programming language, with an interest in Go development * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience * Experience building software for Linux-based environments * Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies * Solid understanding of Kubernetes architecture, lifecycle and core concepts, including workloads running across cloud and on-premises environments * Familiarity with controller-runtime, Kubebuilder, Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs), Common Expression Language (CEL) rules, or Kubernetes API extension mechanisms * Experience building or operating distributed systems spanning public cloud and on-premises infrastructure * Experience working with bare metal infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments, or multi-cluster Kubernetes deployments is highly desirable * Understanding of Kubernetes reconciliation patterns and declarative system design; especially understanding the principals of Communicating Sequential Processes (CSP) * Experience with Cluster API (CAPI), SIG Multicluster, Karmada, or other Kubernetes ecosystem projects is a plus * Experience using Kubernetes in production environments * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps workflows * Enjoys solving the unique engineering challenges of operating software across globally distributed cloud and on-premises infrastructure * Curious, pragmatic, and eager to learn from teammates while sharing knowledge with others * Takes ownership of assigned work and follows through to completion * Comfortable working as part of a distributed engineering team across multiple time zones * Strong communication and collaboration skills * Passionate about building reliable systems and improving the user experience * Contributions to open source projects, particularly within the Kubernetes or CNCF ecosystem, are a plus