Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - AI & Go (Kubernetes)

Company Name: N/A

Job Details: RemoteContract

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/wa5lvrz03tnt7iye

Job Description: Posted 7mo agoSenior Software Engineer - AI & Go (Kubernetes)@ N/AView All JobsUnited StatesRemoteContractResponsibilities:Drive AI initiatives, Collaborate on architecture, Ensure scalabilityRequirements Summary:Senior software engineer with 7+ years, strong Go, AI integration, Kubernetes, cloud-native architecture, API design, DevOps, and startup experience.Technical Tools Mentioned:Go, Kubernetes, AI, LangChain, LangGraph, n8n, REST, GraphQL, CI/CD, GCP, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, React, Node.js
This is a remote position.
   
    Our Client has built an unique Startup to enhance Kubernetes for developers. Their founders - the biggest IT investors in the USA - have led tech innovation for decades and are now taking Kubernetes to the next level. They build an open-source ecosystem for the next generation products and projects. 
   
   
    
   
   
    We are looking for a strong Senior Software Engineer with a start-up mindset to help our product evolve to the next stage.
   
   
    You will play a key role in driving AI initiatives, while also collaborating on architecture decisions, technical debt reduction, and new feature development in a complex environment with time and resource constraints.
   
   
    
   
   
    
   
   
    Responsibilities: 
   
   
    Drive and implement AI initiatives across the product.
    Collaborate on architectural decisions, manage technical debt, and guide the evolution of new features.
    Ensure the scalability, quality, and performance of distributed, cloud-native applications.
    Design and implement APIs (REST, GraphQL) with strong focus on security and efficiency.
    Contribute to DevOps practices (CI/CD, networking, security, cloud infrastructure).
    Work closely with the team to understand customer and product needs, translating them into technical solutions.
    Operate effectively in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment typical for startups.
   Requirements
   
    7+ years of professional software engineering experience;
    Excellence in Go (Golang);
    Strong expertise in AI technologies (building & integrating);
    Hands on experience with - LLM testing & integration, MCP Servers (creating & consuming), Agentic frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, n8n);
    Strong knowledge of Kubernetes -operational and development;
    Experience in cloud-native distributed architectures;
    Proven API design skills (REST, GraphQL) focused on performance and security;
    DevOps expertise: networking, security, CI/CD (preferably GCP);
    Strong communication skills and ability to work as a team player;
    Experience in high-pressure environments with limited resources.
   
   
    
   
   
    Nice to have:
   
   
    Experience with MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
    Knowledge of performance and functional testing at scale.
    Exposure to frontend development/architecture (React, Node.js).
    Experience in managing open-source projects/communities from an engineering perspective.
   
   
    
   Benefits
   
    
     An opportunity to work with a great Engineers, CEO, CTO and other independent operators.
     You can be a part of a dynamic and still laid-back team.
     Agile development practices, cutting edge technologies, the stack and approaches you choose to get the job done.
     Full support and accountability – financial and anything else you may need.
     Obviously: flexible working hours, responsibility, an opportunity to create and innovate.
     Competitive over market remuneration.