Staff Software Engineer, Stacklok
Golang
$192-288k
+ Equity
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
GCP
Python
Go
Azure
Golang
Senior and Expert level
Remote from US
More information about location
Open source security technologies
Be an early applicant
Open source security technologies
21-100 employees
B2BSecurityEnterpriseSupply ChainSaaSDevOpsCloud Computing
Be an early applicant
$192-288k
+ Equity
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
GCP
Python
Go
Azure
Golang
Senior and Expert level
Remote from US
More information about location
21-100 employees
B2BSecurityEnterpriseSupply ChainSaaSDevOpsCloud Computing
Company mission
To make it easier to securely develop software.
Role
Who you are
- Programming Languages: Expert proficiency in Go (Golang), with strong backend development principles for producing clean, efficient, scalable, and secure code; additional experience with Python is a plus
- Kubernetes Expertise: Deep proficiency with Kubernetes, including strong understanding of core primitives, resource management, scheduling, networking, and security patterns
- Experience deploying and operating complex applications in production Kubernetes environments
- Familiarity with Kubernetes extensibility concepts such as CRDs and controllers. Experience building a Kubernetes operator is a plus
- Distributed Systems Architecture: Experience designing scalable, fault-tolerant agent systems using microservices, event-driven patterns, and proper state management
- MCP Server Development: Experience building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers or similar agent integration patterns. Understanding of protocol specifications and resource management
- Cloud & Deployment: Proficiency with containerization (Docker), Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and production deployment practices
- Testing: Proven ability to design and execute comprehensive testing approaches across systems, encompassing unit tests and integration tests
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Collaborative Mindset: Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, contribute to code reviews, and participate in technical discussions and planning sessions
- Continuous Learning: Demonstrated interest in staying current with rapidly evolving AI technologies and frameworks. Experience with open source contributions or personal AI projects is a plus
- OSS Experience: Experience contributing to or maintaining open source software projects, with demonstrated ability to collaborate in distributed development environments
- Startup Mindset: Self-motivated and hands-on. Thrives in dynamic, fast-changing environments and drives clarity through action
- Not everyone will meet every requirement listed, and that’s perfectly okay. We encourage you to apply regardless of your self-assessment. We value a diverse range of skills and experiences and believe your unique perspective can make a significant impact. We want to hear from you!
What the job involves
- Stacklok is on a mission to simplify and secure AI-powered tooling workflows, and we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to architect the next generation of our ToolHive Model Context Protocol Control Plane
- In this role, you will help define the technical vision, design and build scalable systems, and work hands-on across core subsystems
- You will mentor engineers, promote technical excellence across teams, and establish best practices that keep Stacklok at the forefront of enterprise AI development
- You will collaborate with backend and frontend engineers, designers, design partners, and product managers to deliver reliable, well-crafted solutions that delight users
- Beyond coding, you will mentor junior engineers, uphold engineering best practices, and develop technical examples and content that strengthen the growing open-source community around ToolHive
- Design and Ship MCP Control Plane: Architect and deliver production-grade solutions that address complex enterprise data challenges, making it secure and seamless for organizations to unlock and manage their data
- You will own the full lifecycle, from system design and architecture to deployment, optimization, and continuous improvement
- Lead Discovery and Solution Design: Run technical discovery with customers and stakeholders to uncover automation opportunities, translate needs into technical specs, and prototype innovative agent workflows
- Define Architecture and Standards: Set architectural direction and lead code reviews for AI systems. Establish scalable, reliable, and maintainable design patterns and development standards
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Build and operate observability systems that surface performance metrics, user behaviors, and system dynamics to enhance reliability and effectiveness over time
- Mentor and Grow Engineering Talent: Foster a culture of ownership, safety, and learning where peers feel empowered to take initiative and continuously develop their craft
- Champion AI-First Engineering: Use AI tools and workflows to streamline development, inform decisions, and accelerate innovation in how software is built and delivered
- What Success Looks Like: First 6-12 months
- Technical Context Mastered: You’ve rapidly developed deep fluency in the ToolHive architecture, infrastructure, and design rationale by reviewing codebases, design docs, and engaging across teams. This enabled high-impact contributions and architectural leadership
- Feature Delivery: You’ve taken ownership of the design, implementation, and launch of two or three major ToolHive Control Plane features that measurably improved developer productivity, deployment speed, or system security
- Authored comprehensive documentation and technical blog posts for each feature to drive adoption and ensure proper usage
- Led Engineering Team: You’ve built, led and mentored a focused team of 3-4 engineers dedicated to ToolHive. You set technical direction, established best practices, and fostered a culture of rapid iteration and knowledge sharing
- Strategic Partnerships Formed: You’ve co-developed technical solutions with 2-3 key customers or technology partners, validating product-market fit and opening new market opportunities
- Data-Driven Iteration Enabled: You’ve implemented telemetry and feedback systems that captured real-time usage data and customer insights. These informed architectural improvements and drove iterative solution refinement
Our take
Developers looking to actively work with open-source software face several barriers to entry in terms of accessing, integrating, and ultimately utilizing open-source technologies. In a bid to lower such barriers, Stacklok harnesses the power of open-source projects - like sigstore - to deliver enterprise-grade solutions to developers.
Software supply chain security is an absolute priority across software ecosystems, thus the necessity for a supply chain ledger with observability and transparency is paramount to building trust within the vast open-source ecosystem.
The experience of Stacklok’s Co-Founders – who have founded projects such as Kubernetes, sigstore, and Heptio (acquired by VMware) – and its impressive backing have the recently launched project well set to see accelerated growth and adoption.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (1 round)
May 2023
$17.5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $17.5m
Company benefits
- Flexible workplace: We offer fully remote and in-office positions, giving you the option to work from home full-time or for part of your week
- Healthcare packages: We offer medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA options and coverage for dependents
- Flexible time off: Take time off to recharge or recover when you need it
- Non-linear workday: Piano recitals, doctor appointments, moving days—work around personal and family commitments
- Paid parental leave: We offer paid leave to recover and bond with your child
- Company equity: We offer compensation packages, so that you can benefit from our shared success
- Company holidays: Because we’re a global team, we dedicate time each year for everyone in the company to rest and recover
- Team offsites: We bring our global team together at team offsites for in-person collaboration
Company HQ
Central Business District, Seattle, WA
Leadership
Craig McLuckie
(CEO & Co-Founder)Founder & former CEO of Heptio. Previously worked as VP of R&D at VMware, Group/Lead Product Manager at Google, Lead Program Manager at Microsoft, and Entrepreneur in Residence at Accel.
Luke Hinds
(CTO & Co-Founder)sigstore Project Founder, OpenSSF Board Member, and Kubernetes Security Response Team member at CNCF. Former Distinguished Engineer at Red Hat.
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