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Senior Virtualization & Orchestration Engineer

designworkstalentBellevueEngineering
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior
Posted
2 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Designworkstalent seeks a Senior Virtualization & Orchestration Engineer for a hybrid role in the Bellevue, Washington area, which suits professionals experienced in building large-scale platforms and GPU infrastructure from the ground up.

Role Overview

The Senior Virtualization & Orchestration Engineer joins a well-funded AI infrastructure organization to develop the platform layer that enables reliable consumption of GPU compute at scale. This position focuses on designing and operating virtualization, Kubernetes, provisioning, and orchestration systems for multi-tenant AI cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Design and build virtualization infrastructure supporting GPU-intensive AI and HPC workloads.
Develop and operate Kubernetes-based orchestration systems for GPU cluster provisioning and workload scheduling.
Build automated provisioning systems that enable efficient GPU capacity allocation, scaling, and reclamation across multiple tenants.
Design solutions for workload placement, resource management, and cluster lifecycle operations.
Partner with hardware, networking, infrastructure, and AI platform teams to align orchestration systems with cluster architectures.
Improve the reliability, security, scalability, and operational maturity of the orchestration platform.
Build tooling and automation that simplifies infrastructure management and enhances developer and customer experiences.
Contribute to architectural decisions, engineering standards, and best practices as the platform evolves.

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in production environments.
Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale infrastructure platforms.
Background with virtualization technologies supporting cloud, HPC, GPU, or distributed computing environments.
Understanding of GPU cluster provisioning, workload scheduling, and resource management.
Experience with Linux-based infrastructure and distributed systems concepts.
Ability to independently own complex systems from design through production operation.
Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where architecture and processes are being established.

Nice to Have

Experience with GPU scheduling technologies such as Slurm, Kubernetes device plugins, NVIDIA GPU Operator, or similar frameworks.
Experience supporting AI infrastructure, machine learning platforms, HPC environments, or GPU cloud providers.
Background building multi-tenant infrastructure platforms for cloud providers or large-scale compute environments.
Experience with infrastructure automation, Infrastructure as Code, and platform engineering practices.
Familiarity with high-performance networking and GPU cluster architectures.

Skills and Tools

Kubernetes
Linux
Slurm
Kubernetes device plugins
NVIDIA GPU Operator
Virtualization and Orchestration Technologies

Salary and Benefits

Competitive base pay for the Bellevue market, with certain roles eligible for merit increases, annual bonuses, and long-term incentives based on individual performance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for U.S.-based employees.
401(k) plan with company match and paid holidays per calendar year.

About the Company

The employer is a well-funded, rapidly growing AI infrastructure company building a next-generation cloud platform to power the full lifecycle of artificial intelligence. Backed by long-term investment, the organization combines startup speed and innovation with the stability of an established parent company, maintaining lean, collaborative, and AI-native engineering teams.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

KubernetesLinuxSlurmNVIDIA GPU OperatorMachine LearningFine-tuningDistributed Systems

Questions candidates ask

Where is the job located?

The role is a hybrid position based in the Bellevue, Washington area, requiring approximately three days per week in the office. Candidates elsewhere in the U.S. open to relocation may also apply.

Is visa sponsorship available?

No, U.S. work authorization is required and visa sponsorship is not currently available.

What specific technical background is expected?

Candidates need strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in production, background with virtualization technologies supporting cloud, HPC, GPU, or distributed computing, and an understanding of GPU cluster provisioning and resource management.

What benefits are provided for this role?

U.S.-based employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid holidays per calendar year, and eligibility for competitive base pay, merit increases, annual bonuses, and long-term incentives.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official designworkstalent careers page.

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