Quality Engineer

About The Company

Vcluster builds technology that helps development and platform teams create isolated, lightweight Kubernetes environments. Its solutions are designed to make it easier to develop, test, and operate cloud-native applications while improving the use of shared infrastructure. By helping teams provision environments on demand, Vcluster supports faster software delivery and more efficient collaboration across engineering organizations. We value practical problem-solving, thoughtful technical design, and a strong commitment to the open-source and cloud-native communities.

About The Role

Vcluster is seeking a Software Engineer, Cloud-Native Platform to help design, build, and maintain products for teams working with Kubernetes. In this role, you will contribute across the software development lifecycle, from understanding user needs and evaluating technical approaches to implementing features, testing them, and supporting them in production. You will work closely with engineers, product partners, and users to make complex infrastructure workflows more reliable and accessible. The ideal candidate enjoys solving challenging distributed-systems problems, communicates clearly, and takes ownership of delivering maintainable software.

Qualifications

You have professional experience developing and supporting production software, with solid programming skills in Go or another systems-oriented language. You understand core Kubernetes concepts, such as pods, services, controllers, namespaces, and custom resources, and have experience building or operating applications in containerized environments. You are familiar with APIs, distributed systems, version control, automated testing, and modern software development practices. You can investigate unfamiliar technical issues, explain trade-offs, and collaborate effectively with colleagues across functions. Experience with cloud platforms, infrastructure as code, CI/CD systems, observability, or open-source projects is valuable. Equivalent practical experience is welcome; we value demonstrated skills and a willingness to learn alongside formal education.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, test, and maintain features for Vcluster’s cloud-native products. Build reliable services and tools that help users create, manage, and operate Kubernetes environments. Collaborate with product and engineering teammates to clarify requirements, break down technical work, and deliver improvements in iterative releases. Review code, contribute to technical design discussions, and help maintain engineering standards for security, performance, usability, and reliability. Diagnose and resolve bugs and production issues, using logs, metrics, traces, and other available signals to identify root causes. Improve automated test coverage, documentation, developer workflows, and deployment processes. Engage with customer feedback and, where appropriate, the open-source community to understand pain points and shape practical solutions. Share knowledge with teammates and contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive engineering culture.

Benefits

Vcluster aims to provide a collaborative work environment where employees can do meaningful work, grow their skills, and contribute to products used by cloud-native teams. Depending on location and employment arrangement, the total rewards package may include competitive compensation, health and wellness coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and professional development support. Team members may also have opportunities to work remotely, participate in flexible work practices, and engage with the broader Kubernetes and open-source ecosystem. Specific benefits, eligibility, and employment terms will be discussed during the hiring process and may vary by location.

Equal Opportunity

Vcluster is committed to building an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities. Applicants and employees are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please let the recruiting team know.