Engineering Manager, Kubernetes Platform (LKS)
Lambda — San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid · Senior
Role description
Role Overview
Lambda is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the team building its customer-facing platform capabilities for Kubernetes. The goal is a reliable, extensible Kubernetes experience from a functional vanilla cluster to vetted capabilities such as GPU and network operators, and orchestration options.
What You Will Do
Build and lead the engineering team, define the technical strategy and roadmap for LKS platform capabilities, deliver a reliable baseline cluster experience, and build Kubernetes capabilities for AI workloads.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You have 9+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years leading engineering teams, and have built or operated Kubernetes platforms, managed Kubernetes services, or container infrastructure.
Requirements
- 9+ years of software engineering experience
- 3+ years leading engineering teams
- Built or operated Kubernetes platforms, managed Kubernetes services, or container infrastructure
- Strong technical judgment across Kubernetes, platform APIs, operators, and cluster lifecycle
- Can guide tradeoffs across extensibility, compatibility, security, reliability, and customer experience
- Hold a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field, or have equivalent practical experience
Benefits
- Generous cash & equity compensation
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
- 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
- Flexible paid time off plan