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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Software Engineer for Kubernetes Fabric Integration - **Company:** Cornelis Networks - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Code Generation, Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Control, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Prometheus, Software Engineering, System Programming, System Testing, Systems Integration, Multithreading, Application Enhancement Tool, Fluentd, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Data Center Networking, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Code Restructuring, Docker - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/34190254-95e9-4242-b375-ef9c3a38d69a ## About the Role * 5+ years of professional software development experience. * Proven experience in designing and developing solutions for Kubernetes, including building custom operators/controllers using tools like the Operator SDK or Kubebuilder. * Expert level proficiency in usingGo for systems programming. Experience with C++ or Python is also valuable. * Knowledge of Multithreaded Programming. * Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including the control plane, networking (CNI), and storage (CSI) interfaces. * Hands-on experience with container technologies such as Docker or containerd. * Demonstrable experience in integrating existing software platforms or services with Kubernetes. * Solid understanding of high-performance data center networking environment. * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) or high-performance networking. * Familiarity with performance-sensitive environments and low-latency application requirements. * Experience with monitoring and observability stacks like Prometheus, Grafana, and Fluentd. * Knowledge of CI/CD principles and experience building deployment pipelines. * Contributions to open-source projects in the Kubernetes or cloud-native ecosystem. Job Location: This role may work remote from Costa Rica via an EOR (Employer of Record). ## Description * Architect and Design:Lead the design of robust, scalable solutions for integrating Cornelis Networks'platform and fabric management softwarewith Kubernetes. * Develop Kubernetes Operators:Build and maintain custom Kubernetes Operators and Controllers in Go to manage the lifecycle of our software and hardware components within a cluster. * Cloud-Native Integration:Develop solutions that allow for the seamless orchestration of our high-performancefabric services and platform management toolsalongside other containerized workloads. * Comprehensive Testing: Develop end-to-end automated validation frameworks to stress-test the product. * Cluster Management:Work on extending Kubernetes for managing specialized hardware, scheduling, and networking requirements unique to HPC and AI workloads. * Collaborate:Partner with the core platform, fabric, and hardware teams to ensure a cohesive and performant end-to-end solution. * Upstream Contribution:Engage with the open-source community and contribute to relevant projects within the cloud-native ecosystem. * Documentation and Best Practices:Author high-quality technical documentation and champion best practices for software development in a cloud-native environment. * Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate software development workflows, including intelligent code generation, refactoring, and performance optimization. * Apply AI-driven techniques for automated code review, testing, and quality assurance to improve reliability and reduce development cycles. ## Related Videos - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From Factory Floor to Kubernetes Core: Building an Edge Platform One Step at a Time](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1415-from-factory-floor-to-kubernetes-core-building-an-edge-platform-one-step-at-a-time) - [All your telemetry data from any source in one place](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/57-all-your-telemetry-data-from-any-source-in-one-place) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)