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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Docker Kubernetes Platform Engineer - **Company:** Samsung - **Location:** Taylor, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $106,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Performance Management, Computer Networks, Linux, DevOps, Data Intelligence, Load Balancing, Performance Testing, Istio, System Availability, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Software Troubleshooting, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Dynamic Data, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://sec.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Samsung_Careers/job/1530-FM-973-Taylor-TX-USA/Senior-Docker-Kubernetes-Platform-Engineer_R120617-1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). * Solid experience in designing, deploying, and managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments. * Strong understanding of containerization concepts and technologies (Docker, container runtimes, etc.). * Proficiency in deploying and managing applications using Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts. * Experience with Kubernetes offerings. * Knowledge of networking concepts and experience configuring Kubernetes networking (Service Mesh, Load Balancers, Ingress Controllers, etc.). * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) for building and deploying containerized applications. * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in Kubernetes environments. ## Description As a Samsung Austin Semiconductor professional within our diverse and dynamic Data Intelligence department, you will architect, deploy, and manage the overarching strategy for multiple platforms across diverse clusters. This high-impact role requires close collaboration with international counterparts to align global infrastructure standards while leading the development of critical environments. You will be a strategic lead for our internally hosted platforms, driving the evolution of our CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes-based hosting to ensure maximum scalability and performance. This is a pivotal time to join the team as we expand our Texas footprint with the new, state-of-the-art Taylor campus, offering you a unique opportunity to shape the architectural foundation of one of the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing hubs. Operating within a strictly air-gapped in-house environment, you must possess the expertise to troubleshoot and optimize the entire stack-from the application and container layers down to Linux and physical infrastructure without relying on managed cloud services. We are seeking a strategic problem-solver who can balance high-level architectural planning with deep technical execution, including writing custom automation tools and managing large-scale containerized applications. As a key member of Data Intelligence, you will work across functional boundaries and respond to complex system incidents to maintain seamless operations in a high-stakes manufacturing environment. Role and Responsibilities Here's What You'll Be Responsible For: * Design, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes clusters in both on-premises and cloud environments. * Develop and implement Kubernetes best practices for managing containerized applications. * Collaborate with the DevOps team to automate the deployment and scaling of applications using Kubernetes. * Monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters to ensure high availability and performance. * Work with developers to optimize application performance in Kubernetes environments. * Implement security measures and best practices to protect Kubernetes infrastructure and applications. * Conduct regular performance testing and capacity planning to ensure scalability of Kubernetes infrastructure. ## Related Videos - [Mastering Kubernetes – Beginner Edition](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/530-mastering-kubernetes-beginner-edition) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) ## Related Articles - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)