What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer – Kubernetes Implementation (Ground-Up Build) position at Fuse Engineering LLC?
Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to lead the ground-up design and implementation of a custom Kubernetes-compatible container orchestration platform. This is a rare opportunity to build a next-generation system from first principles, rethinking Kubernetes' core concepts to fit the unique needs of our architecture, scale, and performance requirements.
In this role, you'll be a foundational member of a specialized team responsible for designing and developing key components of a distributed systems stack including scheduling, networking, service discovery, container runtime integration, and security.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement a lightweight, performant Kubernetes-compatible control plane and supporting components.
- Design and build core systems including the scheduler, controller manager, API server, and etcd-like state store.
- Develop a custom container runtime interface or integrate with existing runtimes (e.g., containerd, CRI-O).
- Implement cluster networking, load balancing, and service discovery mechanisms.
- Ensure robust authentication, RBAC, auditing, and security policy enforcement.
- Integrate observability tooling for metrics, logging, and tracing.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the platform supports internal use cases at scale.
- Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and documentation.
- Stay on top of CNCF developments and industry trends to guide future design decisions.
Requirements
TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Clearance Required
Bachelor’s of Science Degree 18-20 years of applicable experience.
