Kubernetes platform engineer (IT Engineer Staff)

Qualcomm is seeking a skilled Kubernetes platform engineer to join their IT team in a Staff Engineer role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge container orchestration technology in both on-premises and cloud environments.

The role involves working with a mature team of Kubernetes platform administrators, focusing on the construction, deployment, and management of high-performance Kubernetes clusters. You'll be responsible for managing both bare-metal on-prem clusters using RKE2 and cloud-based clusters on GKE, EKS, and AKS platforms. The position requires strong expertise in container technologies, networking, and automation.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects including implementing self-healing system automation, testing and deploying new Kubernetes versions, and developing platform automation solutions. The role offers significant growth opportunities through project work and mentoring from experienced team members.

Qualcomm offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base salary ($116,800 - $175,200), annual bonus opportunities, RSU grants, and extensive health benefits. The company's strong focus on innovation and technology leadership makes this an ideal position for someone looking to work with enterprise-scale Kubernetes deployments and contribute to cutting-edge container orchestration solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of IT experience (with degree) or 7+ years (without degree), strong Linux skills, and extensive Kubernetes expertise. You'll be joining a company known for its technological innovation and market leadership in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, working on systems that power critical business operations.

This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and career growth opportunity, working with a leading technology company that values innovation and professional development. The position is based in San Diego, California, at Qualcomm's headquarters, where you'll be part of a dynamic team pushing the boundaries of container orchestration and cloud native technologies.