Systems Engineer – Kubernetes Implementation (Ground-Up Build)

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Systems Engineer – Kubernetes Implementation (Ground-Up Build)


Fuse Engineering LLC

Systems Engineer – Kubernetes Implementation (Ground-Up Build)




Ft. Meade, MD


Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to lead the ground-up design and implementation of a custom Kubernetes-compatible container orchestration platform. This is a rare opportunity to build a next-generation system from first principles, rethinking Kubernetes' core concepts to fit the unique needs of our architecture, scale, and performance requirements.

In this role, you'll be a foundational member of a specialized team responsible for designing and developing key components of a distributed systems stack including scheduling, networking, service discovery, container runtime integration, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement a lightweight, performant Kubernetes-compatible control plane and supporting components.
   
• Design and build core systems including the scheduler, controller manager, API server, and etcd-like state store.
   
• Develop a custom container runtime interface or integrate with existing runtimes (e.g., containerd, CRI-O).
   
• Implement cluster networking, load balancing, and service discovery mechanisms.
   
• Ensure robust authentication, RBAC, auditing, and security policy enforcement.
   
• Integrate observability tooling for metrics, logging, and tracing.
   
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the platform supports internal use cases at scale.
   
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and documentation.
   
• Stay on top of CNCF developments and industry trends to guide future design decisions.

Requirements

TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Clearance Required  

Bachelor’s of Science Degree + 18-20+ years of applicable experience. 

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