vCluster · 8 hours ago
Engineering Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$154K/yr - $190K/yr
3+ years expvCluster Labs is a venture-backed tech startup striving to be the leading force in enabling platform engineers. As an Engineering Manager, you will serve as a technical leader and people manager, shaping the architecture of a leading Kubernetes multi-tenancy platform while mentoring a team of engineers and driving operational excellence.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Act as a technical authority for the team
Drive architectural decisions in Go and Kubernetes, ensuring our solutions are scalable and resilient
Participate in design reviews and code reviews
Set the bar for technical excellence, ensuring the team delivers clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Mentor and manage a team of Senior Software Engineers
Prioritize 'Value over tasks,' acting as a 'Supportive Elevator' who helps engineers navigate complex technical roadblocks
Partner with the People Team to build a world-class engineering organization
Champion our 'Structured and Replicable' interviewing practices to identify 'High Agency' talent that meets our rigorous technical bar
Build a measurable and predictable operating rhythm
Own the delivery cadence, ensuring we balance technical debt reduction with the speed required to deliver intuitive experiences for our customers
Qualification
Required
Kubernetes Mastery: You possess deep expertise in Kubernetes internals (networking, storage, architectural patterns). You understand how the scheduler works, not just how to deploy to it
Production-Grade Engineering: You have a strong background in software engineering, ideally with Go. You have previously worked as a Senior/Staff Engineer and can still write and review code when necessary
Management Experience: You have 3+ years of experience leading high-performing backend teams. You know how to manage 'Builder Mindset' engineers who crave autonomy, guiding them without micromanaging
Cognitive Flexibility: You view feedback as an upgrade path. You are willing to abandon prior technical assumptions when presented with new evidence and encourage your team to do the same
Preferred
Open Source Roots: A history of engaging with the community or contributing to open-source projects (Upstream Kubernetes, SIGs, etc.)
AI Infrastructure: Experience building or managing platforms that support AI/GPU workloads
Startup Grit: Experience working in an early-stage environment where you functioned autonomously to build something great
Benefits
Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive compensation package, including equity.
Platinum-Level Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and life Insurance, including plans for you and eligible dependents (benefits vary depending on country).
Flexible Working Schedule: You have a doctor’s appointment or need to head to the supermarket to get groceries at 2pm? We won’t have an issue with that. To us, results matter more than clocking in and out at the same time every day.
Workplace Flexibility: We’re very flexible about where you work. We know things can change in life and we’re happy to adjust the work environment for you along the way.
Company
vCluster
At vCluster, we build the tools that make Kubernetes simpler, more efficient, and cost-effective.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lukas Gentele
Co-Founder & CEO
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