Kubernetes Platform Engineer – Control Plane & Ai Infrastructure (hybrid) - 2010276

Cisco UK

Base: $126,500.00 to $182,000.00 (varies by locati...
Hybrid
Hands-on on-prem kubernetes control plane experience
Etcd backup restore and quorum management
Go programming for kubernetes operators
The team designs and operates large-scale on-premises Kubernetes environments to deliver a highly reliable platform for AI/ML workloads

Job Summary

  • The team designs and operates large-scale on-premises Kubernetes environments to deliver a highly reliable platform for AI/ML workloads.
  • Engineers will implement intelligent automation using AI agents to detect anomalies, predict failures, and trigger self-healing workflows.
  • Candidates must possess deep hands-on experience managing etcd and performing control plane upgrades in production environments.

Matching Summary

The team designs and operates large-scale on-premises Kubernetes environments to deliver a highly reliable platform for AI/ML workloads.

Salary

Base: $126,500.00 to $182,000.00 (varies by location); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonuses and restricted stock units; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and wellness days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on on-prem Kubernetes control plane experience
  • etcd backup restore and quorum management
  • Go programming for Kubernetes operators
  • Control plane upgrades and lifecycle management
  • API server scheduler tuning
  • CNI CSI ingress integration

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with bare-metal infrastructure
  • GPU-enabled workload support
  • Contributions to CNCF open-source projects
  • AI/ML-assisted operational automation
  • Statistical ML techniques for reliability

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years software engineering experience
  • 3+ years operating Kubernetes in production
  • Strong Go programming skills
  • On-prem or self-managed Kubernetes control plane experience required

Work Rights

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