Senior Software Engineer – Kubernetes / Distributed Systems
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Build a new cloud-native infrastructure product within the Kubernetes ecosystem
Design and develop architectural components for Buoyant's upcoming cloud-native product, leveraging deep Kubernetes knowledge. Work alongside a small, remote engineering team to create robust, production-ready infrastructure software.
Why This Role?
Directly contribute to the development of a groundbreaking cloud-native product with significant architectural ownership.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement Kubernetes APIs, controllers, and operators for Buoyant's new product
- Develop reconciliation systems and distributed control-plane components
- Collaborate with a fully remote team to build secure, scalable networking solutions
- Leverage Go and/or Rust for service mesh and cloud infrastructure development
- Ensure compatibility with Central European Time working hours
Requirements
- Proven experience building production infrastructure software in Kubernetes
- Proficiency in Kubernetes APIs, controllers/operators, and CRDs
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and control-plane engineering
- Experience with Go and/or Rust programming languages
- Knowledge of gRPC, networking, service mesh, and security concepts
- Alignment with US, Canada, South America, or Europe (CET-compatible) time zones
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Partial overlap with Jakarta hours
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Original description from HN Who is Hiring
Buoyant | Senior Software Engineer – Kubernetes / Distributed Systems | REMOTE – US / Canada / Brazil / Europe (CET-compatible) | Full-time Buoyant is the company behind Linkerd, the CNCF-graduated service mesh for Kubernetes. We’re a small, fully remote engineering team building a new cloud-native infrastructure product. We’re looking for a senior, self-directed engineer who has built production infrastructure software and is comfortable working deep in the Kubernetes ecosystem. Relevant experience may include Kubernetes APIs, controllers/operators, CRDs, reconciliation systems, distributed systems/control-plane engineering, Go and/or Rust, gRPC, networking, service mesh, security, identity, or other cloud infrastructure. This is a hands-on role with significant architectural ownership on a small engineering team. Location: Remote – US, Canada, South America, or Europe with Central European Time-compatible working hours. Interested? Email scott.deakin@buoyant.io with “HN – Buoyant Control Plane” in the subject and include your LinkedIn, GitHub, or résumé.
Salary Context
Similar Engineering roles on LokerDollar pay around $185k/yr (range $48k–582.4k/yr, n=269 active listings).
Market context
- ESTIMATEEstimated pay is 3% below the role median of $185,000/year (n=269 pay-disclosing listings).
- VERIFIEDBuoyant: 1 postings in the last 3 months, 1 all-time on LokerDollar.
- VERIFIEDCompany first seen Oct 8, 2026.
- VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 8, 2026.
- VERIFIEDLast verified live Oct 8, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Senior Software Engineer – Kubernetes / Distributed Systems at Buoyant a remote job?
- Yes, Senior Software Engineer – Kubernetes / Distributed Systems at Buoyant is remote, but limited to candidates in North America. Check the listing for location requirements.
- What type of employment is Senior Software Engineer – Kubernetes / Distributed Systems at Buoyant?
- This is a full time position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at Buoyant.
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