Company Name: Upbound

Job Details: Salary,not,providedKubernetesAWSGCPPythonGoAzureHerokuExpert,levelRemote,from,US,,Canada

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Job Description: RoleWho you are12+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in technical leadership rolesProven track record designing, building, and scaling container workload management platforms (e.g. EKS, GKE, AKS, Heroku, Digital Ocean, or similar) for large organizationsDeep expertise in Kubernetes internals, container runtimes, and cloud-native architectures with understanding of enterprise deployment patternsExperience building or supporting infrastructure platforms used by large enterprise organizations with complex requirementsDemonstrated experience leading complex, multi-year technical initiatives from concept through production deployment at scaleHistory of technical leadership including mentoring senior engineers and influencing architectural decisions across organizationsStrong understanding of control plane design patterns, including reconciliation loops, declarative APIs, and eventual consistency modelsFamiliarity with Crossplane architecture and concepts, or strong interest in rapidly developing deep expertiseExperience with infrastructure-as-code and GitOps methodologies in enterprise environmentsProficiency in multiple programming languages (Go, Python, or similar) with emphasis on building reliable distributed systemsDeep knowledge of cloud infrastructure primitives across major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)Understanding of policy-as-code frameworks and policy enforcement patterns, particularly in regulated industriesExperience with multi-tenancy patterns, RBAC, and security models for platform infrastructureExceptional technical judgment with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions with incomplete informationDemonstrate a positive attitude and foster an environment of encouragement, experimentation, learning, and accountabilityStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences including enterprise stakeholdersTrack record of building consensus and driving alignment across engineering teams and organizational boundariesPassion for building leverage through platforms, tooling, and developer experience improvementsBias toward action balanced with thoughtful consideration of long-term implications and enterprise adoption patternsDeep empathy for platform users and understanding of what makes infrastructure platforms successful in large organizationsHave direct experience with Crossplane, Upbound, or other Kubernetes-based control plane frameworksExperience in service mesh, observability platforms, or security tooling in enterprise contextsExperience building internal developer platforms or platform-as-a-service offerings that scaled to thousands of usersDesirableBackground working with Fortune 500 or Global 2000 enterprise customers on infrastructure initiativesPrior experience in a technical leadership role at high-growth technology companies or enterprise platform vendorsOpen source contributions to cloud-native projects, particularly CNCF projectsUnderstanding of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, FedRAMP, HIPAA, etc.) and their impact on platform architectureWhat the job involvesWe're seeking an exceptional Senior Principal Engineer to serve as the technical leader to develop the future of autonomous infrastructure platforms for the enterpriseIn this role, you'll architect and drive the development of a sophisticated multi-control plane system powered by AI that unifies infrastructure management, workload orchestration, and policy governance at scale. We call this the Control FabricBuilding on the innovations Upbound has pioneered with Crossplane, Spaces, and the AI-Native Intelligent Control Plane, you'll design solutions that enable enterprise organizations to deploy and manage infrastructure platforms at massive scaleThis is an opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud-native infrastructure, solving complex challenges for the world's most demanding environmentsDefine and drive the technical vision for our multi-control plane architecture, leveraging Crossplane's control plane framework and extending Upbound Spaces concepts to solve enterprise-scale infrastructure challengesLead the design and implementation of control plane abstractions that elegantly separate concerns across infrastructure provisioning, workload lifecycle management, and policy enforcementArchitect solutions for enterprise organizations managing thousands of workloads across multi-cloud, on premises, and hybrid environments, balancing complexity with usabilityEstablish technical standards and decision-making frameworks that guide the organization through complex architectural trade-offs in large-scale deploymentsBuild upon your deep experience with container orchestration platforms to design workload management capabilities that meet the demanding requirements of enterprise application portfoliosExtend and enhance Kubernetes-based architectures to address real-world enterprise challenges including multi-tenancy, compliance, security, and operational governance at scaleCreate robust integration patterns between control planes, ensuring seamless coordination while maintaining clear separation of concerns across infrastructure, workload, and policy domainsDrive decisions around technology selection, vendor partnerships, and build-vs-buy trade-offs for critical platform components, with deep consideration for enterprise requirementsDesign for enterprise realities: complex organizational structures, stringent compliance requirements, legacy system integration, and the need for gradual migration pathsArchitect solutions that support diverse deployment models including on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and edge environmentsCreate frameworks for platform teams to deliver self-service capabilities while maintaining centralized governance and security controlsChampion engineering excellence through code reviews, design reviews, and mentorship of senior engineersPartner with product and go-to-market teams to translate enterprise organizational requirements into scalable technical solutionsCommunicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, building alignment across the organization and with enterprise customersInfluence engineering culture and practices across multiple teams, establishing patterns for documentation, testing, and operational readiness that meet enterprise standardsShare this jobReport a problem with this jobHide companyView 4 more jobs at UpboundCompanyCompany benefitsRemote First - Work From AnywhereFlexible Hours & PTOHome Office StipendEquityHealth Care Benefits 🇺🇸401(k) Plan 🇺🇸Funding (2 rounds)Dec 2021$60mSERIES BMay 2018$9mSERIES ATotal funding: $69mOur takeMany companies today employ a multi-cloud business strategy. However, these companies find themselves relying on different cloud vendors to manage each individual cloud space. To solve this, Upbound supplies an open-source, multi-cloud, single API management tool.This simplifies the operating environment for developers by allowing users to pick and choose the cloud vendors they want to use (i.e. Microsoft, Google, Elastic, Snowflake, etc.) and manage all of them from a single API. Not only is the platform gaining traction with users, but major vendors including AWS, Azure, Equinix, and IBM are building integrations.The company has used funding to enhance its global go-to-market capabilities, product development, and service and support teams. It continues to expand services, maintaining a key position at the convergence point for cloud infrastructure.KirstyCompany Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle