Role: Kubernetes Engineer
Company:Kubegrade
Location: Remote (global)
Type: Full-time

What Kubegrade Does

Kubegrade automates Kubernetes upgrades, maintenance, drift detection, and troubleshooting using AI agents and GitOps workflows. We build for platform teams running real production clusters at scale. This is not a toy environment. This role assumes deep, hands-on Kubernetes experience.

Mandatory Pre-Interview Requirement (Non-Negotiable)

Before any interview:

• Access and create account on app.kubegrade.com
• Connect at least one Kubernetes cluster (cloud, on-prem, or local)
• Use the product hands-on:
  • Cluster and namespace visualization
  • Signals, issues, and context surfaced by the platform
  • AI agents for troubleshooting and remediation actions
• Come prepared to discuss:
  • What the product does well
  • What is unclear or broken
  • How it fits (or doesnt) into real Kubernetes operations
  • How you would improve it for platform teams

This is a filter. If you cannot do this independently, this role is not a fit.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters in production environments
• Work directly with Kubegrades platform to validate real-world Kubernetes workflows
• Collaborate with product and engineering to:
  • Improve cluster visibility and UX
  • Define troubleshooting and remediation logic
  • Translate Kubernetes operational pain into product requirements
• Analyze failures related to:
  • Upgrades and API deprecations