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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - AI & Edge Kubernetes Orchestration - San Jose, CA - **Company:** ZEDEDA, Inc - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Neural Networks, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Github, High-Level Architecture, Linux Commands, Machine Learning, OAuth, Open Source Technology, Tensorflow, Shell Script, Single Sign-On, Circleci, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, Pytorch, Deep Learning, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, ONNX (Open Neural Network Exchange) Format, Apache Kafka, Machine Learning Operations, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=619a172bed667e85 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Version control?, Do you have a Master's degree?, This is a Temp to Perm and requires you to be onsite in our San Jose Office. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now and in the future. We're looking for a curious, self-driven entry level Software Engineer who sits at the intersection of AI and cloud-native infrastructure. You'll work alongside experienced engineers on real-world problems in edge orchestration - problems that are often loosely defined, fast-moving, and require you to think from first principles. You bring energy, adaptability, and a genuine enthusiasm for using AI tools and technologies, both as the subject of your work and as instruments in how you work every day. This role for a recent graduate or someone with up to two years of industry experience. You won't be handed a perfectly scoped ticket - you'll be trusted to figure things out., * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related technical field - or equivalent practical experience. * Foundational knowledge of machine learning concepts: neural networks, deep learning, model training and inference, and attention mechanisms (self-attention / transformers). * Familiarity with ONNX models, GenAI model architectures, or frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow. * Practical exposure to Kubernetes - understanding of pods, deployments, services, namespaces, and controllers. Familiarity with lightweight Kubernetes distributions such as k3s is a plus, particularly in the context of resource-constrained edge environments. * Comfort working with Git, submitting pull requests, reading diffs, and collaborating in a version-controlled environment. * Ability to work with vague or evolving problem statements and drive toward clarity independently. * Language-agnostic development mindset - you pick the right tool for the job and learn what you don't know. * Comfortable with basic Linux commands and shell scripting. Preferred: * Hands-on experience with Kubernetes advanced constructs: Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs), Operators, Controllers, and the kubeconfig API. * CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or CKD certification, or active preparation for it. * Experience with AI agent frameworks: LangChain, LangGraph, LangFuse, or similar. * Demonstrated use of AI coding tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex) in real development workflows - not just familiarity, but fluency. * Prior contribution to, or porting of, open-source projects. * Experience with CI/CD systems: Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, or similar. * Familiarity with AWS or Azure tooling. * Knowledge of cloud-native technologies: Kafka, REST APIs, SSO/OAuth, microservices patterns. * Exposure to Helm chart authoring, not just usage. * Awareness of edge computing concepts, IoT, or distributed systems. * Familiarity with edge AI hardware platforms and inference infrastructure: NVIDIA Jetson (Jetpack SDK), Qualcomm IQ9, NVIDIA Triton Inference Server, vLLM, or similar model serving frameworks. * Familiarity with ArgoCD or other GitOps-based continuous delivery tools for Kubernetes. ## Description * Design, develop, and maintain software components that bridge AI model lifecycle management with Kubernetes-based edge orchestration. * Build and extend Kubernetes controllers, operators, and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) to support AI workload scheduling and deployment at the edge. * Work with ONNX, GenAI, and ML models - integrating them into production-ready pipelines and edge environments. * Use AI coding agents (Claude Code, Copilot, Codex, etc.) as first-class tools in your daily development workflow. * Participate in design discussions, write clean code, submit pull requests, and iterate rapidly based on feedback. * Contribute to open-source components related to ZEDEDA's platform and the broader cloud-native ecosystem. * Write and maintain Helm charts for deploying services into Kubernetes clusters. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams across AI, infrastructure, and product to ship features end-to-end. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 166: Sycophancy, Zip bombs and AI Native Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/585-dev-digest-166-sycophancy-zip-bombs-and-ai-native-development) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)