Gloroots AI · 2 hours ago
Lead Software Engineer
Gloroots AI is a deeptech startup focused on building an AI-native private cloud platform that automates orchestration, security, and compliance for enterprise hybrid cloud environments. The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for developing a managed Kubernetes platform, leading the development of core systems, and mentoring a growing engineering team.
Responsibilities
Lead development of production-grade Go services for cloud-native platform architecture
Design and implement platform APIs, controllers, and automation systems
Architect infrastructure lifecycle management including provisioning, monitoring, and scaling
Build networking solutions and distributed system access patterns
Implement storage solutions and data persistence layers for cloud infrastructure
Drive reliability improvements and self-healing capabilities across distributed systems
Mentor junior engineers and establish engineering best practices for the team
Qualification
Required
5-12 years of software engineering experience with systems programming
Strong programming skills in systems languages (Go, Java, Python, or Rust)
Experience with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) and microservices architecture
Experience managing large-scale distributed systems with 100+ nodes and 1000+ containers
Proven track record of building production systems handling high-throughput workloads
Experience with any major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineering teams
Preferred
Experience writing Kubernetes controllers and operators from scratch
Deep knowledge of container networking and service mesh technologies
Experience with GPU orchestration and compute workloads in containerized environments
Cloud certifications and Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
Background in building native cloud infrastructure or platform engineering
Benefits
Opportunity to build cutting-edge AI-native cloud infrastructure from ground up
High ownership and impact in a well-funded deeptech startup
Work with seasoned tech veterans on globally relevant engineering challenges
Fast-paced environment with minimal bureaucracy and clear growth opportunities
Competitive compensation and equity package