Senior Go Platform Engineer

We are looking for Senior/Lead Go Platform Engineers to build the Kubernetes-native platform components — operators, scheduler plugins, and device integration — that enforce topology-aware placement decisions in GKE.

The remote work option is available to candidates residing and working within the Czech Republic.

Responsibilities

• Develop a custom Kubernetes Operator for TPU workload orchestration
• Build a custom scheduler plugin integrating the optimization solver's output
• Implement a mock TPU device source for CI/CD testing without physical hardware
• Integrate with Dynamic Resource Allocation (DRA) and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
• Track and de-risk upstream open-source dependency changes (e.g., K8s DRA evolution)

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Golang (primary), plus Python, Rust, or C++
• Deep Kubernetes internals knowledge (operators, controllers, custom schedulers, CRDs)
• Hands-on GCP experience (GKE)
• Experience with container orchestration patterns and API design
• Familiarity with Kubernetes DRA (Dynamic Resource Allocation)

Nice to have

• Contributions to open-source Kubernetes projects
• Experience building mock/simulated hardware device plugins

We offer

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, agile, software engineering culture
• Comfortable modern office in Prague 7, with support of hybrid or fully remote mode
• Benefit program (5 weeks of vacation, paid sick days, paid days off for special occasions, meal vouchers, flexi pass, Prague city public transport annual coupon, multisport cards, optional contribution to pension fund, health insurance for family member)
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• English language courses
• Czech language courses upon request
• Referral bonuses for recommended candidates
• Mobile Phone Tariff’s program for managerial-level candidates
• Great learning and development opportunities, including in-house professional training, career advisory and coaching, sponsored professional certifications, well-being programs, LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more

Certain benefits and perks may be subject to eligibility requirements and may be available only after you have passed your probationary period.