Distinguished Engineer, Production Engineering, Cluster Management

For our client, we are seeking a Distinguished Engineer, Production Engineering, Cluster Management to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space.

This senior technical leadership role will shape the strategy and operating model for large-scale cloud and cluster operations in a highly distributed environment. The person in this role will guide architectural direction, reliability, and production readiness across engineering organizations. This opportunity is ideal for a deeply experienced engineer who can influence cross-functional technical decisions and drive resilient infrastructure outcomes.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $320,000 – $488,750 annually

Responsibilities

• Define long-range technical strategy for cloud cluster operations
• Set architectural direction and operating standards for cluster lifecycle and delivery
• Guide roadmap and execution of cross-organizational investments for operational safety and performance
• Make influential technical decisions for operating production resources
• Build workflows and engineering handshakes across Kubernetes and on-premises solutions
• Restructure operations to enhance service-layer reliability domains
• Evolve automation and workflows for optimal production readiness

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 18+ years of experience in large-scale distributed systems or production environments
• Proven technical leadership in production engineering, SRE, or cloud platforms
• Experience defining operating models and architectural direction across organizations
• Strong track record leading cross-team technical efforts from concept to production
• Deep experience with Kubernetes, infrastructure automation, or distributed systems operations
• Proficiency in Python or Go, with strong architectural judgment

Benefits

• Equity options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.