Our client is an AI-native infrastructure company building a next-generation platform designed to help DevOps and platform engineering teams automate and streamline Kubernetes fleet management across complex enterprise environments.
The platform provides a centralized interface for cluster management, automated upgrades, observability, and enterprise-grade security while reducing operational burden across modern infrastructure ecosystems.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to work directly with enterprise customers on complex infrastructure deployments and technical implementations.
This role sits at the intersection of engineering, infrastructure, and customer engagement. You will partner closely with technical stakeholders while helping design and implement scalable solutions across Kubernetes and cloud-native environments.
You will also work closely with executive leadership on high-impact deployments, platform feedback, and broader product direction.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner directly with enterprise customers on deployments and technical implementations
* Design and support Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure solutions
* Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and operational challenges
* Work across observability, automation, upgrades, and infrastructure management workflows
* Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and leadership teams
* Translate customer challenges into scalable technical solutions
* Support proof-of-concepts, onboarding, and technical advisory initiatives
Requirements
* Experience working within Kubernetes, DevOps, platform engineering, or cloud infrastructure environments
* Strong understanding of distributed systems and infrastructure operations
* Exposure to Terraform, observability tooling, cloud-native technologies, or infrastructure automation
* Strong communication skills with the ability to operate in customer-facing environments
* Ability to thrive within fast-paced startup or high-growth technical environments
Preferred Background
* Experience within Forward Deployed Engineering, Solutions Architecture, Platform Engineering, SRE, or DevOps Engineering environments
* Exposure to enterprise software deployments and technical consulting
* Experience working with highly scalable infrastructure platforms
