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Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

vCluster LabsUnited StatesEngineering
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Salary
€80K - €115K EUR
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
27 Apr 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

vCluster is currently seeking a remote Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join the engineering team in the United States. This role suits a self-driven systems specialist who wants to shape the future of Kubernetes multi-tenancy and container orchestration for modern AI infrastructure.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer (Backend), the individual acts as a core architect for the vCluster Platform. The position involves diving deep into Kubernetes internals to engineer innovative tenant isolation models and resource-sharing tools. Candidates will tackle complex engineering obstacles that require sophisticated architectural understanding and high-performance development practices.

Key Responsibilities

Work intimately with Kubernetes internals to expand the boundaries of container orchestration.
Write high-performance, resilient Go code to drive the core logic of the vCluster platform.
Take full ownership of feature development from technical design through to release without requiring constant supervision.
Engage with the developer community and contribute to open-source projects to define advanced tenancy models.
Solve difficult technical problems concerning systems architecture where standard answers may not be readily available.

Requirements

Deep expertise in Kubernetes internals, including architectural patterns, networking, and storage.
Strong programming skills in Go, with the ability to translate deep infrastructure knowledge into clean and efficient code.
A builder mindset demonstrated through active GitHub projects, experiments, or open-source contributions.
High agency and self-driven working style to autonomously identify and resolve technical issues.
Startup grit and comfort with ambiguity in a high-growth environment.

Nice to Have

A history of contributions to the upstream Kubernetes project, such as documentation updates, Pull Requests, or participation in Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
Prior experience at an early-stage organization operating autonomously in a fast-paced setting.

Skills and Tools

Kubernetes
Go programming language
Container orchestration
Systems architecture
Open-source development

Salary and Benefits

Competitive annual salary ranging from €80,000 to €115,000 paired with equity compensation.
Premium insurance coverage including health, dental, vision, and life insurance options for employees and eligible dependents, varying by country.
Flexible working schedule centered around results rather than rigid clock-in times.
Workplace flexibility that adapts to changing lifestyle needs.

About the Company

vCluster Labs is a venture-backed startup and the premier platform for AI infrastructure, having raised over $28M from prominent investors like Khosla Ventures. Operating with a distributed, remote-first culture alongside headquarters in San Francisco, the company empowers AI cloud providers and factories to build hyperscaler-like experiences on GPU infrastructure. As the creator of vCluster, an open-source technology with over 11,000 GitHub stars, the organization powers hundreds of thousands of GPUs and CPUs for global enterprises and top AI clouds.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official vCluster company careers page to submit an application for this remote position.

Skills and tech stack

Kubernetes

Questions candidates ask

What is the compensation range for this position?

The salary ranges from €80,000 to €115,000 per year, and the compensation package also includes equity.

Is this job remote?

Yes, this position is remote within the United States, supporting the company's distributed, remote-first culture.

What primary programming language is used in this role?

Developers write high-performance and resilient Go code to power the core logic of the vCluster platform.

What benefits are provided with the job?

Benefits include competitive salary with equity, premium insurance plans for health, dental, vision, and life, a flexible working schedule, and workplace flexibility.

What background is required for applicants?

Candidates need deep expertise in Kubernetes internals, strong Go programming skills, a builder mindset with active projects, high agency, and startup grit.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official vCluster Labs careers page.

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