Principal Software Engineer - Compute Infrastructure

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Software Engineer - Compute Infrastructure to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space. This role will shape the architecture of a global compute platform that supports AI and infrastructure workloads at scale. The engineer will partner with internal technical teams to modernize legacy systems, strengthen operational foundations, and improve platform consistency across the enterprise. Success in this position will require deep expertise in Kubernetes, virtualization, automation, and infrastructure reliability in complex, distributed environments. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $248,000 – $391,000 annually Responsibilities Define and evolve the global enterprise compute platform architecture Build operational foundations for internal AI inference platforms Develop strategies for capacity planning under hardware supply constraints Collaborate to drive adoption of standard platforms across technical teams Lead migrations of large-scale legacy workloads to modern Kubernetes orchestration Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent experience 15+ years of experience in compute platform engineering, site reliability, or systems architecture with a focus on large-scale automation Expertise in Kubernetes architecture and virtualization technologies such as KubeVirt and OpenShift In-depth knowledge of hardware technologies including GPUs and high-speed networking Experience managing global environments across bare metal, virtual, and cloud infrastructures with a GitOps posture Proficiency in Go, Python, and infrastructure-as-code development with Terraform Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence technical direction in autonomous teams Benefits Eligible for equity participation in the company Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a remote environment Be part of a dynamic and innovative team focused on AI and infrastructure optimization Access to advanced tools and resources for professional development 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.