Staff Kubernetes Engineer

About the Role

As a Staff Kubernetes Engineer, you will be working closely with the architecture and security teams to ensure that services remain secure, reliable, and scalable. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about complex problem-solving and motivated by scale. The team manages the company's entire Kubernetes environment, operates EKS clusters, oversees container lifecycle and reliability, and provides developer tooling that enables teams to deploy and scale applications efficiently and securely.

Lastpass operates in a dynamic environment with over 100,000 businesses and millions of users worldwide, making it essential to have a strong focus on security, simplicity, and scalability. The company's blend of strong security measures with everyday simplicity is what sets it apart, and this role is crucial in maintaining and advancing this approach.

What You Will Do

• Own the architecture, design, and evolution of Lastpass's Kubernetes-based platform on AWS, ensuring scalability, resilience, and operational excellence.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Kubernetes infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (CDK), enforcing best practices and architectural standards.
• Act as the technical guide and domain expert for Kubernetes architecture, collaborating closely with the Architecture team to bridge high-level strategy with implementation.
• Lead technical decision-making across multiple teams, providing mentorship, design reviews, and hands-on support to drive platform consistency and quality.
• Drive proactive improvements across the platform, identifying scaling issues, reliability gaps, or operational inefficiencies before they become problems.
• Design and implement secure, compliant, and highly observable Kubernetes environments, integrating monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Lead and support the migration of non-cloud-native applications to the new infrastructure, assessing readiness and providing strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 support for critical systems.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale Kubernetes environments.
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes operations, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK), and GitOps principles.
• Experience with AWS services, including EKS, and knowledge of cloud security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues in distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems (Git).
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, SOC 2).

Nice to Have

• Experience with other cloud providers (Azure, GCP) and their respective Kubernetes services.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with infrastructure security and compliance tools.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the secure access and password management space.
• Collaborative and dynamic remote work environment.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference sponsorships.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies.
• Flexible working hours and a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday policy.

• Ensure your resume and cover letter highlight specific examples of Kubernetes engineering experience, including Infrastructure as Code and GitOps.
• Be prepared to discuss complex problem-solving scenarios and how you have applied scalability and reliability principles in previous roles.
• Showcase your knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks, and how you have implemented these in Kubernetes environments.
• Demonstrate your ability to work in a remote team environment and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare examples of how you have driven proactive improvements and identified potential issues before they became critical.
• Show a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks, and highlight any experience with emerging trends in cloud-native infrastructure.