Lead Software Engineer, Exostellar
Kubernetes
Cloud resource optimization & management platform
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Cloud resource optimization & management platform
21-100 employees
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21-100 employees
Company mission
To develop a future of affordable cloud computing technology that empowers enterprises to command a finer level of control over their cloud resources.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on Kubernetes infrastructure and cloud-native projects
- Proven expertise in designing, deploying, and managing Kubernetes clusters in public and private cloud environments (AKS, EKS, GKE, OpenStack, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes core components, including but not limited to:
- Karpenter and Cluster Autoscaler
- CNI (Container Network Interface)
- CSI (Container Storage Interface)
- CRI (Container Runtime Interface)
- CRDs and Kubernetes Operators
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, and ArgoCD
- Proficiency in Go
- Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience with GPU scheduling, container orchestration, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads
- Familiarity with multi-cloud architectures and hybrid cloud deployment models
- Hands-on experience with MLOps platforms like Kubeflow or Ray
- Expertise in cloud cost management and FinOps practices to drive efficiency
- Contributions to open-source Kubernetes projects or active participation in the Kubernetes community
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer – Kubernetes to lead our Kubernetes initiatives, reporting directly to the Head of Engineering. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our cloud infrastructure by architecting and managing scalable, high-performance solutions
- This position requires deep technical expertise in Kubernetes, proficiency with cloud-native technologies (AKS, EKS, GKE, OpenStack, etc.), and hands-on experience with complex, multi-cloud deployments
- In this role, you will collaborate with a team of talented engineers, drive the adoption of Kubernetes best practices, and integrate advanced capabilities such as GPU sharing, dynamic workload migration, and FinOps strategies
- Architect and Lead: Design and develop our Kubernetes-based cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, high availability, and operational excellence
- Mentor and Manage: Collaborate with a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Innovate Across Environments: Lead the adoption of Kubernetes solutions across multi-cloud and hybrid environments
- Develop Advanced Solutions: Implement solutions for performance optimization, including the use of Kubernetes controllers, operators, and custom resources
- Optimize Infrastructure Efficiency: Leverage technologies such as Karpenter for intelligent scaling and cost-efficiency
- Open-Source Contribution: Drive Exostellar’s presence in the Kubernetes community by contributing to relevant open-source projects
- Monitor and Automate: Build and maintain robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure resilience and high availability
Our take
Exostellar, co-founded by three computer scientists from Cornell, emerged from a shared vision to solve the operational inefficiencies and overspending enterprises face as they migrate to the cloud. Recognizing the gap in cloud management, they created a platform powered by patented software AI, and machine learning to help companies optimize their cloud operations, boost performance, and reduce costs by as much as 90%.
The platform has quickly gained recognition, thanks in part to co-founder Hakim Weatherspoon's groundbreaking research in cloud storage, which has positioned him as a leader in the field. With its Cornell-developed, patent-protected technology, Exostellar has earned respect and traction since in 2019 launch, offering enterprises a smarter way to scale their cloud operations while securing critical data.
With its rapid rise in recognition, the company rebranded from Exotanium to Exostellar in 2023, signalling a new chapter in its growth. This move coincides with an increased push to boost brand awareness and attract high-profile clients. And supported by strong venture capital backing, Exostellar is ready to disrupt the cloud space.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Sep 2023
$15m
SERIES A
Nov 2022
$12m
SERIES A
Total funding: $33.7m
Company HQ
Ithaca, Ithaca, NY
Leadership
Tony Shakib
(CEO)Joined Exostellar in 2023 as CEO. Prior to that, they spent over 6 years at Microsoft as an IoT & Intelligent Cloud BD Executive and GM/Partner of Microsoft Azure Edge Compute/IoT/AI. They also spent 8 years as Cisco Systems in various VP roles.
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