Senior Docker Kubernetes Platform Engineer

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Position Summary

As a Samsung Austin Semiconductor professional within our diverse and dynamic Data Intelligence department, you will architect, deploy, and manage the overarching strategy for multiple platforms across diverse clusters. This high-impact role requires close collaboration with international counterparts to align global infrastructure standards while leading the development of critical environments. You will be a strategic lead for our internally hosted platforms, driving the evolution of our CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes-based hosting to ensure maximum scalability and performance. This is a pivotal time to join the team as we expand our Texas footprint with the new, state-of-the-art Taylor campus, offering you a unique opportunity to shape the architectural foundation of one of the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing hubs.

Operating within a strictly air-gapped in-house environment, you must possess the expertise to troubleshoot and optimize the entire stack—from the application and container layers down to Linux and physical infrastructure without relying on managed cloud services. We are seeking a strategic problem-solver who can balance high-level architectural planning with deep technical execution, including writing custom automation tools and managing large-scale containerized applications. As a key member of Data Intelligence, you will work across functional boundaries and respond to complex system incidents to maintain seamless operations in a high-stakes manufacturing environment.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Design, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes clusters in both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Develop and implement Kubernetes best practices for managing containerized applications.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to automate the deployment and scaling of applications using Kubernetes.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters to ensure high availability and performance.
• Work with developers to optimize application performance in Kubernetes environments.
• Implement security measures and best practices to protect Kubernetes infrastructure and applications.
•  Conduct regular performance testing and capacity planning to ensure scalability of Kubernetes infrastructure.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Solid experience in designing, deploying, and managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments.

• Strong understanding of containerization concepts and technologies (Docker, container runtimes, etc.).

•  Proficiency in deploying and managing applications using Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts.

• Experience with Kubernetes offerings.

• Knowledge of networking concepts and experience configuring Kubernetes networking (Service Mesh, Load Balancers, Ingress Controllers, etc.).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) for building and deploying containerized applications.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in Kubernetes environments.

The current base salary range for this role is between $106,000 - $145,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards
At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting

• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays

• Wellness incentives and MORE
   

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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