Company Name: Solo.io

Job Details: Salary,not,providedKubernetesGolangSenior,and,Expert,levelRemote,from,USMore,information,about,location

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Job Description: RoleWho you are5+ years of experience as a software engineer2+ years working with Containers, Kubernetes, and GolangExperienced in building server side software in production and recognizes the challenges, complexities and tradeoffs to be made when building and deploying new systems to productionDesirableIstio or other service mesh platformsWorked directly on a proxy before, such as Envoy ProxyHaving built k8s controllers and operatorsWorked with Agentic frameworks and protocols such as, ADK, MCP, A2AExperience working with GlooShotImplemented or used the kubernetes gateway APIWhat the job involvesThis role will have opportunities to contribute to both our cloud networking stack and our AI products, as the line between the two is beginning to fadeDive into OSS projects like kagent (kagent.dev) for Kubernetes-based AI orchestration, agentgateway (agentgateway.dev) which redefines proxies for AI workflows, and kgateway (kgateway.dev), our CNCF project handling billions of API callsAll of these projects integrate seamlessly with Istio’s Ambient Mesh (ambientmesh.io), a sidecar-less mesh pioneered by Solo to make service meshes easy and resource-efficient - driving a massive surge in adoptionYou will have chances to work with customers, contribute to open source, and shape the future of AI infrastructureYou will work with the latest cloud and container technologies like Kubernetes, Envoy, and Istio - as well as with AI tooling, protocols and standards like MCP, A2A and moreYou will review customer feedback in order to promote adoption and simplify usability of complex technologyDeliver high-quality solutions to the complex technical problems our customers are facingManage and optimize our APIs within the ever-evolving landscape of cloud-native environments, maintaining a seamless user experienceTransform ambiguous requirements into actionable tasks, focusing on high-impact deliverables that provide the most value for our usersChallenge the status quo by proposing ambitious and innovative solutions, driving our product forwardIntroduce and uphold best practices to ensure the health and maintainability of our codebaseAct as a mentor and guide, offering constructive feedback during code and design reviews to foster growth within the teamParticipate in the hiring process, helping identify and recruit top talent so that our engineering team can continue to scale successfullyShare this jobReport a problem with this jobHide companyView 2 more jobs at Solo.ioInsightsLed by a womanTop investors68% employee growth in 12 monthsGlassdoor (3.4)CompanyCompany benefitsRemote first: We are a globally distributed remote workforceNew employees receive a laptop, as well as a one-time stipend to support setting up their work from home spaceAll employees receive a monthly allowance to help cover phone and internet expensesGlobal benefit plans include fitness and wellness reimbursementsEmployees have access to pre-tax savings options for retirementEmployees are offered stock options to share in Solo's successFunding (last 2 of 4 rounds)Oct 2021$135mSERIES CSep 2020$23mSERIES BTotal funding: $171.5mOur takeService meshes are a critical piece of infrastructure for a lot of companies that aim to be cloud-native, with hundreds or more microservices, businesses need a way to track what’s running in their networks. Solo.io provides connectivity between microservices in the cloud through its API gateways and service mesh.The unicorn company hit its $1B valuation in 2021 and was one of the only to be led by a woman. The company’s growth is due in part to the growing number of companies re-architecting their applications to microservices and Kubernetes, gaining new customers, and its 100% business renewal rate and account expansion from existing customers.Solo.io counts some of the world’s biggest data centres and Cloud services as customers, including T-Mobile, Pega, BMW, American Express and Booking.com. The company has used its Altimeter Capital-led Series C funding round to expand its offerings, developing new products and adaptable technology.FreddieCompany Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle