Head of Kubernetes Engineering
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Densify is building the future of autonomous, AI-driven cloud and container resource optimization . Our platform enables intelligent workload management across Kubernetes, IaaS, and GPU environments — eliminating waste, improving performance, and reducing risk through policy-driven automation. We work with the world’s most advanced IT organizations to solve complex infrastructure challenges using AI, analytics, and automation.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a deeply technical Kubernetes systems expert to lead the design and evolution of Densify’s Kubernetes-native product, Kubex . The primary focus of this role is to architect versions of Kubex that can be deployed and operated inside our customers’ clusters — ensuring security, resilience, observability, and operational ease across varied enterprise environments.
This role requires strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes internals, controller / webhook patterns, Helm-based deployments, and related infrastructure tools. While familiarity with Densify’s Mutating Admission Controller (MAC) and Densify Automation Director (DAD) is essential, the emphasis is on building robust, customer-deployable product offerings grounded in Kubernetes best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and design of customer-deployable Kubex components.
- Define deployment strategies for secure, scalable, and reliable operation inside customer Kubernetes clusters.
- Design and manage Helm charts and declarative configurations for multi-environment delivery (on-prem, cloud, hybrid).
- Contribute directly to the development of Kubernetes-native services: controllers, admission webhooks, and CRDs.
- Provide technical oversight and architectural guidance to Kubernetes-related development efforts.
- Understand and support the evolution of MAC and DAD automation components as part of the broader product strategy.
- Work cross-functionally with Product Management and other Engineering teams to translate customer needs into actionable product features.
- Participate in architecture reviews, proofs-of-concept, and technical strategy planning.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years in Kubernetes-related engineering roles.
- Deep expertise in Kubernetes systems programming and API server interaction:
- Strong experience with CRD design and cluster-side stateful resource management .
- Solid understanding of Prometheus , custom exporters, and PromQL-based data collection .
- Proficiency in Go (preferred), Java , or Node.js .
- Familiarity with GraphQL , REST API design, and messaging systems like RabbitMQ .
- Clear, concise communicator with strong documentation and collaboration habits.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering Kubernetes-native enterprise products designed for customer-side installation.
- Exposure to hybrid or SaaS-plus-customer-deployed delivery models.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL , hypertables, or time-series data management.
- Background working with Kafka , RabbitMQ, or equivalent queueing technologies.
- Open-source contributions in the Kubernetes or CNCF ecosystem .
Why Join Densify?
- Shape the next generation of Kubernetes automation and optimization tools.
- Solve real-world problems for global enterprise customers.
- Collaborate with a technically elite team across AI, DevOps, and infrastructure domains.
- Flexible, remote-first culture focused on innovation and outcomes.
- Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.
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Seniority level
Director
Employment type
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Employment type
Full-time
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Job function
Information Technology
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Company
Densify
Location
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Country
Canada
Salary
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