Kubernetes Engineer

Before any interview:

* Access and create account on app.kubegrade.com
* Connect at least one Kubernetes cluster (cloud, on-prem, or local)
* Use the product hands-on:

* Cluster and namespace visualization
* Signals, issues, and context surfaced by the platform
* AI agents for troubleshooting and remediation actions
* Come prepared to discuss:

* What the product does well
* What is unclear or broken
* How it fits (or doesnt) into real Kubernetes operations
* How you would improve it for platform teams

This is a filter. If you cannot do this independently, this role is not a fit.

Responsibilities

* Design, operate, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters in production environments
* Work directly with Kubegrades platform to validate real-world Kubernetes workflows
* Collaborate with product and engineering to:

* Improve cluster visibility and UX
* Define troubleshooting and remediation logic
* Translate Kubernetes operational pain into product requirements
* Analyze failures related to:

* Upgrades and API deprecations
* Configuration drift
* Misconfigured workloads, networking, storage, or security
* Contribute to internal tooling, automation, and best practices
* Act as a Kubernetes domain expert in product discussions

Required Experience

* Strong, practical Kubernetes experience (not theoretical)
* Proven ability to:

* Debug production incidents
* Reason about control plane vs workload issues
* Understand real upgrade and lifecycle challenges
* Solid knowledge of:

* Kubernetes internals
* Helm, Kustomize, or GitOps workflows
* Observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, logs, traces)
* Comfortable working autonomously in a remote, async environment

Strong Plus

* Platform / SRE / DevOps background in regulated or large-scale environments
* Experience operating 10+ clusters
* Familiarity with:

* Kubernetes upgrades across multiple versions
* API deprecation management
* Multi-cloud or hybrid environments
* Opinionated views on how Kubernetes tooling should work

What We Care About

* Depth of Kubernetes understanding
* Ability to reason clearly about complex systems
* Direct, technical communication
* Independent problem-solving
* Product thinking grounded in real operational pain

What We Dont Care About

* Buzzwords
* Shallow certifications without hands-on experience
* Passive users of managed platforms with no understanding of whats underneath

Interview Focus

The interview is a technical discussion centered on:

* Your Kubernetes experience
* Your hands-on usage of Kubegrade
* Your ability to critique, reason, and propose improvements

If you cannot meaningfully discuss the product after using it, you will not pass.