> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3913560-principal-senior-solutions-engineer-mid-stack-ai-platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3913560-principal-senior-solutions-engineer-mid-stack-ai-platform). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal / Senior Solutions Engineer - Mid-Stack & AI Platform - **Company:** Kelly Services Inc. - **Location:** Sacramento, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $200,000 - $260,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Cluster Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Interface, Node.Js, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Slurm, Machine Learning Operations, Terraform, Golang - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467206377&tx=KR3131FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering, solutions architecture, or customer-facing platform/systems engineering. * Deep technical mastery of containerization and orchestration at scale, specifically enterprise Kubernetes (K8s) and high-performance scheduler integrations. * Hands-on architectural experience with large-scale accelerator infrastructure, multi-node clustering, and workload abstraction across diverse hardware environments. * Familiarity with distributed storage integrations, cluster telemetry, and low-latency networking concepts supporting compute-intensive platforms. * Proven ability to co-own commercial opportunities with enterprise account executives, leading technical qualification, proofs-of-concept (PoCs), and architecture design sessions. * Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate architectural trade-offs to senior engineering leaders and C-level decision-makers. Desired Skills & Experience * Experience with platform tooling across multi-tenant enterprise environments, MLOps orchestration stacks, or high-performance schedulers (e.g., Slurm, Ray, Kubernetes operators). * Prior background at enterprise software companies, cloud-native infrastructure providers, or specialized cloud environments. * Hands-on scripting and automation capability (Python, Go, Bash, Terraform, or Helm). * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown * 40% Kubernetes & Large-Scale Cluster Orchestration * 35% Accelerator Infrastructure Abstraction & Multi-Node Compute * 25% Platform Telemetry, Storage Integrations & Network Interfaces Daily Responsibilities * 45% Customer Architecture Sessions, Demos & Technical Qualification * 35% Hands-On Solution Scoping, PoC Design & RFP Authoring * 20% Team Collaboration & Product Feedback Alignment ## Description This is an exceptional ground-floor opportunity to join an expanding commercial team as the primary technical bridge between complex infrastructure orchestration and enterprise engineering teams. The #1 feature of this opportunity is the chance to shape platform abstraction at immense physical scale : you will work directly alongside sales leadership to engage enterprise platform architects, lead technical discovery, and demonstrate how modern orchestration simplifies large-scale accelerated computing. We are looking for an adaptable, customer-facing platform technologist with strong Kubernetes and distributed systems fundamentals who aspires to grow into technical leadership. You will join a culture built on technical excellence, mutual trust, continuous skill development, and sustainable work-life balance.