Kubernetes Platform Engineer

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGAt AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. Kubernetes Operator DevelopmentDesign, develop, and maintain custom Kubernetes operators to automate workflows, manage complex applications, and improve system resilience. Manage lifecycle of operators, including updates, testing, and performance optimization. Kubernetes Cluster ManagementDeploy, configure, and maintain highly available Kubernetes clusters across cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and/or on-premises, including hybrid clusters. Optimize cluster performance, capacity planning, and scaling based on resource usage. Implement security best practices, including RBAC, Pod Security Policies, and network policies to ensure secure deployments. CI/CD Pipeline IntegrationCollaborate with development teams to design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployment of containerized applications. Use GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deploy processes for containerized applications. Monitoring And Incident ManagementSet up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) to maintain visibility into system health. Implement automated recovery procedures and troubleshoot incidents to minimize downtime and ensure system reliability. Scripting And Infrastructure AutomationDevelop and maintain infrastructure-as-code/data (IaC) using Crossplane for consistent, scalable deployments. Write scripts and tools (Python, Bash, Go) to automate routine tasks, enhance cluster functionality, and support development. Preferred ExperienceSolid experience in running operations in production; scaling and reliability issues trouble-shootingBuilding toolingCI/CD (GitHub actions/workflows an extra plus)Desire and ability to quickly acquire broad high-level intuition of AI systems and solutionsInitiative, pragmatic problem solving, and great collaboration skillsAcademic CredentialsBachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalentBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.