Systems Engineer – Kubernetes Implementation (Ground-Up Build)

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Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to lead the ground-up design and implementation of a custom Kubernetes-compatible container orchestration platform . This is a rare opportunity to build a next-generation system from first principles, rethinking Kubernetes' core concepts to fit the unique needs of our architecture, scale, and performance requirements. In this role, you'll be a foundational member of a specialized team responsible for designing and developing key components of a distributed systems stack including scheduling, networking, service discovery, container runtime integration, and security. Key Responsibilities: - Architect and implement a lightweight, performant Kubernetes-compatible control plane and supporting components. - Design and build core systems including the scheduler, controller manager, API server, and etcd-like state store. - Develop a custom container runtime interface or integrate with existing runtimes (e.g., containerd, CRI-O). - Implement cluster networking, load balancing, and service discovery mechanisms. - Ensure robust authentication, RBAC, auditing, and security policy enforcement. - Integrate observability...