We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Kubernetes Platform Team. In this role, you will design, build, and operate scalable, reliable, and secure Kubernetes-based infrastructure that enables product teams to deploy and run applications efficiently. You will work on core platform services, improve developer experience, and contribute to the long-term evolution of our cloud-native platform. This role requires strong backend engineering skills, deep knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies, and the ability to work independently on complex technical problems. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Design, develop, and maintain Kubernetes platform components and services (e.g., clusters, operators, controllers, admission webhooks). • Build and operate scalable, highly available Kubernetes environments in hybrid cloud infrastructure. • Develop internal platform tools and APIs to improve developer productivity and self-service capabilities. • Implement best practices for reliability, security, observability, and cost optimization across the Kubernetes platform. • Collaborate with application and security teams to understand requirements and provide platform solutions. • Troubleshoot complex production issues related to Kubernetes, networking, storage, and distributed systems. • Automate infrastructure provisioning and lifecycle management using Infrastructure as Code terraform. • Contribute to technical design reviews, architecture discussions, and platform roadmaps. • Mentor early-career engineers and provide technical guidance within the team. • Stay current with Kubernetes ecosystem trends, CNCF projects, and cloud-native best practices. WHO YOU ARE We are an AI-first company. This means you approach your work with a growth mindset and find ways to leverage AI to help make faster, smarter decisions that will 10X your impact at Box. Required skills • 4+ years of experience in software or infrastructure engineering • Strong knowledge of Kubernetes internals and ecosystem tools (Terraform, Helm, ArgoCD, Istio/Linkerd, Calico, Prometheus, etc.). • Experience managing production Kubernetes clusters on public cloud provider (GCP, AWS). • Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD pipelines. • Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and containerization. • Passion about open source and staying up-to-date with the community Preferred skills • Experience with multi-tenant Kubernetes environments or platform engineering. • Knowledge of security best practices in cloud-native platforms (OPA/Gatekeeper, workload identity, network policies) • Familiarity with cost management strategies in the cloud (e.g., autoscaling, rightsizing, spot/preemptible instances). Box is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual base salary (or OTE if commissionable role) is dependent upon factors such as: knowledge, skill level, experience, and work location. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. For more information, check out our benefits and perks. United States Pay Range $165,000-$206,500 USD