[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Vultr logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2024/04/4089507a-221.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/company/vultr.md)[Vultr](https://jobicy.com/company/vultr.md) # Platform Engineer – Cloud Native Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/vultr.md)ShareRemote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md)SalaryUSD 125k–135k / yrDepartment[DevOps & Infrastructure](https://jobicy.com/categories/admin.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceOpen levelPublished30 Oct 2026Apply before29 Nov 2026Listing views59Application actions1Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. AI Summary ## The role, at a glance. Vultr is hiring a senior cloud-native Platform Engineer to harden and scale the infrastructure behind its global cloud platform. The role centers on Kubernetes internals, container runtimes, infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and reliability engineering for large-scale distributed services. The engineer will build services supporting Kubernetes, load balancing, container registry, and inference workloads while improving security controls such as image signing, vulnerability scanning, and secrets management. This position also requires cross-functional collaboration and contributions to Vultr’s open-source tooling ecosystem. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 4/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 4/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a senior infrastructure role requiring deep Kubernetes and container-runtime expertise, strong systems troubleshooting, and security engineering across production-scale distributed platforms. The scope spans architecture, automation, incident response, and open-source contributions. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$130,000US market range (per year)$130k–$175k0$192.50k AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. The employer discloses a $125,000–$135,000 USD range. The yearly cadence is inferred from the compensation magnitude, US remote location, and full-time senior platform-engineering context. Estimated US market compensation for a cloud-native platform engineer with the stated experience is approximately $130,000–$175,000 per year. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Kubernetes](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Kubernetes.md)[Containerd](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Containerd.md)[Terraform](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Terraform.md)[Ansible](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Ansible.md)[Go](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Go.md)[Python](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Python.md)[Bash](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Bash.md)[CI/CD](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=CICD.md)[Container Security](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Container%20Security.md)[Infrastructure as Code](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Infrastructure%20as%20Code.md)[Prometheus](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Prometheus.md)[Grafana](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Grafana.md)[HAProxy](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=HAProxy.md)[Distributed Systems](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Distributed%20Systems.md)[Incident Response](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Incident%20Response.md) Sample interview questionsHow have you operated Kubernetes clusters beyond deploying workloads?I have administered production clusters by troubleshooting scheduler and kubelet behavior, managing CRDs and controllers, defining resource policies, and improving upgrade, capacity, and reliability processes. I use metrics, events, and logs to isolate control-plane and node-level issues. Describe how you would secure a containerized platform from image build through runtime. I would implement image scanning and provenance controls in CI, sign trusted images, enforce admission policies, restrict privileges and capabilities, manage secrets securely, and monitor runtime behavior. I would also establish patching, vulnerability triage, and incident-response procedures. What is your approach to infrastructure automation with Terraform and Ansible? I use Terraform for declarative provisioning and reusable modules, with remote state controls and reviewable plans. I use Ansible for repeatable host configuration and operational workflows, emphasizing idempotency, version control, testing, and clear rollback paths. How would you investigate intermittent latency in a cloud load-balancing path? I would first define the affected scope using service-level metrics, then trace requests across DNS, network paths, load balancers, application instances, and dependencies. I would correlate latency with saturation, errors, deployment changes, and packet or connection metrics before validating a fix through targeted testing. Tell us about a CI/CD improvement you would prioritize for a large infrastructure codebase. I would prioritize a pipeline with fast automated validation, security scanning, reproducible artifact creation, infrastructure plan review, staged deployment, and observability-based verification. Changes should have clear ownership, auditability, and automated rollback or mitigation procedures for failed releases. Opportunity details ## About this role. ### Who We Are Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company. Vultr Cares * 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans. * 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting * Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year * 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan * Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year * $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year * Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month * Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month * Company paid Wellable subscription Join Vultr Vultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Platform Engineer – Cloud Native to harden and scale the infrastructure powering Vultr’s global cloud platform. The ideal candidate is a security-minded engineer with deep experience in Kubernetes, container runtimes, and infrastructure automation. This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company, which will require a strong background in systems engineering, a security-first mindset, and the ability to operate across the full stack. This is your opportunity to join our fast growing team and leave your mark on Vultr and the future of Cloud Infrastructure. Key Responsibilities * Build and maintain production-grade automation using Ansible Terraform and Go * Develop and enhance core services behind VKE VLB (HAProxy) VCR (Container Registry) and Inference * Engage deeply with Kubernetes internals (scheduler kubelet controllers CRDs) * Design implement and improve container runtime integrations (containerd runc OCI) * Architect CI/CD improvements and deployment pipelines for large-scale systems * Troubleshoot complex issues across networking load balancing containers and distributed systems * Harden platform infrastructure through security best practices including vulnerability scanning container image signing admission controllers and secrets management * Contribute directly to Vultr’s open-source ecosystem (terraform provider crossplane vultr-cli govultr) * Improve overall reliability observability and operability of cloud-native services * Collaborate with product platform and infrastructure teams on feature delivery Qualifications * 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure * Strong experience with Kubernetes administration and internals including scheduler kubelet and CRDs * Proficiency in Go and scripting languages (Python Bash) for automation and tooling * Deep knowledge of container security including image scanning runtime isolation and admission control * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform Ansible) and CI/CD pipeline design * Familiarity with observability stack (Prometheus Grafana alerting) and incident response practices * Excellent problem-solving skills across networking load balancing and distributed systems Compensation $125,000 – $135,000 Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws. ### Inclusion & Privacy We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Vultr will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and will not conduct a background check until after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted. We also take your privacy seriously. We handle personal information responsibly and follow applicable laws, including U.S. privacy rules and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Your data is used only for legitimate business purposes and is protected with proper security measures. Where allowed by law, applicants may request details about the data we collect, access or delete their information, withdraw consent for its use, and opt out of nonessential communications. 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