Sr. Software Engineer - Kubernetes
@ TigerGraph

Redwood City, California, United States
On Site
Posted 9 days ago

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Company Overview

TigerGraph is a platform for advanced analytics and machine learning on connected data. TigerGraph's core technology is the only scalable graph database for the enterprise. Its proven technology supports fraud detection, customer 360, MDM, IoT, AI, and machine learning.

Fortune 500 organizations and the most innovative mid-size and startup companies choose TigerGraph to accelerate their analytics, AI, and machine learning:

  • Seven out of the top ten global banks use TigerGraph for real-time fraud detection.
  • Over 50 million patients receive care path recommendations to assist them on their wellness journey.
  • 300 million consumers receive personalized offers with recommendation engines powered by TigerGraph.
  • TigerGraph reduces power outages by optimizing the energy infrastructure for 1 billion people.

This position is primarily remote, but location-based requirements may apply. If the selected candidate is located near one of our company offices, the candidate will have a hybrid work arrangement (2-3 days in-office).

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Kubernetes Operator to deploy and manage TigerGraph;
  • Work on observability aspects of TigerGraph cluster and the Kubernetes Operator;
  • Provide a scalable and fault-tolerant design to scale TigerGraph clusters in Kubernetes;

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with container technologies (Docker) and Kubernetes (k8s) preferred.
  • Hands-on experience in developing Kubernetes operators.
  • At least three years of development experience in related fields, solid programming skills, familiarity with Golang, or any other major programming languages.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Familiar with Kafka or a similar messaging framework.
  • Familiar with gRPC.
  • Familiar with Zookeeper / ETCD / Consul or similar tools.
  • Familiar with Linux and shell.
  • Excellent problem-finding and problem-solving skills, good communication skills, good stress resistance, and team spirit.
  • Familiar with multi-threaded programming.
  • Good knowledge of distributed systems and trade-offs in designing them.
  • Have deep OS knowledge and performance tuning experience.

Salary

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Redwood City, CA is $160,000 - $200,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. TigerGraph is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

How to Get Hired at TigerGraph

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor your resume to highlight relevant Kubernetes and technical skills.
  • Network: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn to learn more.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Review Kubernetes concepts and related technologies extensively.
  • Follow up after applications: A polite email reiterating your interest can leave a lasting impression.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Kubernetes Operator development tutorials.
Familiarize with Golang programming standards.
Practice Docker functional examples and projects.
Explore observability tools and distributed systems.

Behavioral Questions

Discuss a time you faced a challenging project.
How do you handle tight deadlines and stress?
Explain a learning experience from a failed project.
Describe how you resolve conflicts in a team.

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