Principal Software Engineer - Kubernetes
About the job Principal Software Engineer - Kubernetes
Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune (phone hidden) companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We are currently hiring multiplePrincipal Software Engineers - Kubernetesfor our client in the Toronto area, which specializes in OS development for AI and data stacks.

Role: Principal Software Engineer - Kubernetes

Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 as base salary depending on overall experience + stock options + 3 weeksvacation + benefits

Location: Onsite - downtown Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description

Our client is building the worlds first operating system for data and AI. Like iOS, Windows and Linux, our clients' end-to-end OS offers ever-evolving, automatically operated, best-of-breed open-source components tailored to each of their clients unique needs.

Our client is looking to add multiple Principal Software Engineers with strong experience in Kubernetes and systems development. In this role, you can expect to play a crucial role in building our platform features, as well as creating production-level AI applications. The role requires a robust commitment to code quality and cross-functional collaboration as well as a deep sense of ownership. Our clients team culture is proactive, supportive and collaborative which leads to the growth and expansion of their platform and helps deliver exceptional results for clients.

What You'll Do

Lead the design, development, and evolution of the data and AI operating system





Define and implement architectural patterns and best practices across engineering teams

Provide technical mentorship to engineers at all levels and help grow their capabilities

Drive technical vision and strategy in alignment with business objectives

Solve complex systems-level problems and make critical technical decisions

Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions

Champion engineering excellence, code quality, and sustainable development practices

Influence the technical roadmap and participate in strategic planning

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics; advanced degree preferred

8+ years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of technical leadership

Deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud architecture, and large-scale data processing

Experience architecting and implementing complex software systems from concept to production

Strong understanding of software design patterns, algorithms, and data structures

Expertise with Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, containerization, and orchestration technologies

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Track record of mentoring and growing engineering talent

Demonstrated ability to balance technical excellence with business requirements

Experience working in fast-growing startups and managing ambiguity

What You'll Learn

Cutting-edge AI and ML technologies and applications

Advanced data platform architecture

Techniques for scaling both systems and engineering organizations

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📌 Principal Software Engineer - Kubernetes (Ontario)
🏢 Tech Talent International
📍 Ontario