Senior Platform Engineer (K8s)

About EarnIn

As one of the first pioneers of earned wage access, our passion at EarnIn is building products that deliver real-time financial flexibility for those with the unique needs of living paycheck to paycheck. Our community members access their earnings as they earn them, with options to spend, save, and grow their money without mandatory fees, interest rates, or credit checks.

We’re fortunate to have an incredibly experienced leadership team, combined with world-class funding partners like A16Z, Matrix Partners, DST, Ribbit Capital, and a very healthy core business with a tremendous runway. We’re growing fast and are excited to continue bringing world-class talent onboard to help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.

Position Summary

We seek a Senior Platform Engineer specializing in Kubernetes to join our innovative technology team. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and optimizing Kubernetes-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong software engineering background, extensive Kubernetes experience, and a commitment to creating high-quality, scalable, and resilient cloud-native applications. If you are passionate about cloud-native technologies and eager to work in a dynamic, innovative environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to help lead the shaping and advancement of our Kubernetes-based platforms.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $169,700 - $207,5000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 

What You'll Do

• Design and develop robust Kubernetes-based applications and infrastructure.
• Implement automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD pipelines) for the rapid deployment and scalability of Kubernetes clusters.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of Kubernetes into the overall software development lifecycle.
• Optimize Kubernetes clusters for performance, scalability, and high availability.
• Contribute to the design and improvement of microservices architecture.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members on Kubernetes best practices.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in Kubernetes and cloud computing.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4+ years of software development experience, focusing on Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes cluster management and orchestration.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Go, Python, or Java.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker.
• Knowledge of cloud service providers, preferably AWS.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

At EarnIn, we believe that the best way to build a financial system that works for everyday people is by hiring a team that represents our diverse community. Our team is diverse not only in background and experience but also in perspective. We celebrate our diversity and strive to create a culture of belonging. EarnIn does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. EarnIn is an E-Verify participant.

EarnIn does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.