The NVIDIA Kubernetes Engine (NKE) team is seeking a technical leader to manage the Runtime Engineering team, which oversees the configuration lifecycle of NKE tenant workload clusters. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability and security of GPU workloads at scale, involving cluster bootstrapping, node configuration, and the container execution environment. The leader will work across various domains, including networking, storage, and security, to deliver a robust multi-tenant Kubernetes platform. The decisions made by this team will significantly impact the runtime foundation relied upon by both internal and external customers.

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of relevant experience in designing and delivering large-scale distributed software systems
• 5+ years of people-management experience leading high-performing software engineering teams
• Knowledge of Kubernetes internals, including the scheduler, kubelet, API server, and admission controllers
• Experience with cluster lifecycle management using Cluster API, kubeadm, or equivalent
• Understanding of security and compliance standards such as CIS Kubernetes Benchmark and pod security admission
• Proven ability to design and implement maintainable APIs for consumers
• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management approaches
• Strong skills in managing relationships across organizations

• Be responsible for the build, implementation, and operational reliability of cluster configurations for NKE tenant workloads
• Manage a team of engineers coordinating the entire container runtime stack, including AICR and GPU management operator
• Drive architecture decisions for cluster networking, storage, and GPU resource partitioning
• Define and implement cluster hardening standards, RBAC models, and pod security policies
• Partner with NKE platform, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to integrate new capabilities
• Build and maintain tooling for AICR lifecycle management, including provisioning and upgrades
• Represent the runtime team in architecture reviews and customer communications
• Contribute to open source communities related to NKE

• Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.