Software Engineer II – Platform

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement features across the platform services that constitute Stacklok Enterprise, including the runtime, Kubernetes operator, gateway, and registry.

• Resolve issues and enhance platform systems for enterprise production use, thereby increasing stability across customer deployments.

• Write clean, testable code that considers edge cases and error handling, and create clear design documentation for the tasks you undertake.

• Review pull requests and participate in design discussions, collaborating with technical leads, product teams, and fellow engineers on collective platform initiatives.

• Independently plan and organize your own tasks and small epics, knowing when to engage a teammate or escalate a design-related question.

• Contribute to the open-source ToolHive codebase and work in collaboration with community contributors on shared projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in Go, capable of writing clean, testable code that addresses edge cases and error handling.

• Familiar with Kubernetes and container technologies such as Docker, including isolation and networking, preferably in self-hosted environments.

• Proven ability to independently deliver features across a backend or platform codebase, from implementation through testing to release.

• Experience in building or operating platform services such as APIs, gateways, Kubernetes operators, or tools for release and deployment.

• Ability to produce clear design documentation and provide insightful code reviews that enhance the quality of shared work.

• Comfortable working in an open-source environment; familiarity with MCP or AI-agent infrastructure is an advantage.

• AI-first mindset: incorporates AI tools into the development process to expedite delivery and enhance the quality of the output.

• Strong communication skills: excellent written and verbal abilities, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Startup mentality and intrinsic motivation: self-directed and proactive, thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous settings while driving clarity through action.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Flexible PTO and paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Team offsites in unique destinations