Platform Engineer (Kubernetes/Networking)

TL;DR

Senior Platform Engineer (Kubernetes/Networking): Crafting and deploying collaborative application routing and networking platforms with an accent on secure traffic management and scalability across hybrid infrastructure. Focus on integrating Kong technologies, managing Kubernetes-based systems, and enhancing platform reliability and observability.

Location: Hybrid (USA)

Salary: $150,100–$225,100 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in entertainment, producing the PlayStation family of products and services.

What you will do

• Compose, develop, and maintain common application routing frameworks.
• Develop and improve routing capabilities through the Kong ecosystem, including Kong API Gateway, Kong Ingress Controller, and Kong Konnect.
• Enable safe traffic management approaches that support scalability, resilience, and controlled change.
• Deploy and manage container-based routing and networking components on Kubernetes.
• Support east–west service connectivity within and across clusters, including service mesh-based solutions.
• Increase the reliability, performance, and observability of application routing platforms, integrating them into CI/CD and GitOps workflows.

Requirements

• Strong background in networking and distributed systems, particularly client/server communication models.
• Hands-on experience operating application gateways, proxies, or traffic management platforms.
• Experience managing Kubernetes-based systems in production environments.
• Solid understanding of HTTP, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, gRPC, TCP, and UDP traffic patterns.
• Experience with L4/L7 routing concepts, load balancing, and traffic policy.
• Proven experience integrating Kong to provide enterprise middleware application routing implementations.
• English: B2 required

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working policy with distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) and paid time off.
• Wellness program and employee discounts for Sony products.
• Product-minded culture with a focus on developer experience, platform reliability, and adoption.