Software Engineer III, Infrastructure - Kubernetes Networking - Google

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate production‑ready Kubernetes clusters that provide IaaS to internal development teams.
• Develop and maintain networking components, including CNI plugins, service meshes, and load‑balancing solutions.
• Write robust, high‑performance code in Go, Python, and C++ to automate cluster provisioning, scaling, and health monitoring.
• Diagnose and resolve complex distributed‑system failures, ensuring continuous uptime and performance SLAs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security, observability, and CI/CD pipelines into the Kubernetes environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; 2+ years of professional programming in Go, Python, C, C++, or Java.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience building or operating large‑scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or network services.
• Proven experience managing production Kubernetes environments, including cluster lifecycle, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of container orchestration, networking protocols, and cloud‑native best practices.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior engineers in a fast‑paced, collaborative setting.