Lead Platform Engineer/Architect - HPC, Kubernetes

Join a high-growth infrastructure team operating Kubernetes platforms across multiple cloud providers at massive scale. You'll build the systems that power thousands of GPUs, where your code and configurations directly protect thousands of GPU-hours from costly failures.
EPAM is where tech talent thrives—building groundbreaking solutions, advancing your skills through world-class learning platforms, and working alongside a global community of problem-solvers to make the future real.
Req# 1103823066
Responsibilities
Operate and scale Kubernetes platforms (EKS, GKE, and other distributions) including cluster lifecycle management, node pool optimization, and networking policies during periods of rapid growth
Provision and manage HPC infrastructure through CI/CD pipelines spanning AWS, CoreWeave, GCP, OCI, and additional cloud providers
Design and maintain job scheduling systems that efficiently allocate GPU compute resources across training and inference workloads
Define SLIs/SLOs, build robust monitoring and alerting systems, and actively participate in incident response and post-incident reviews
Develop production-quality tooling and automation to support multi-cloud infrastructure operations at scale
Collaborate daily with Networking, Storage, Security, and AI/ML platform teams to ensure seamless cross-functional infrastructure delivery
Requirements
10+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud platforms, or high-performance computing environments
Expert-level Kubernetes experience at meaningful scale, including node pool sizing, scheduler debugging, CNI troubleshooting, and rolling upgrades across large fleets
Advanced Python skills with a track record of building production-grade tools, not just scripts; experience with Go, Rust, or C++ is a strong plus
Daily proficiency in Terraform for writing and reviewing infrastructure as code
Working knowledge of core AWS services including EC2, S3, EFS, and FSx for Lustre
Strong site reliability engineering background with experience building monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices
CKA, CKS certificates are highly preferred
We offer
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Employee Assistance Program
Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
Accident Insurance
Employee Discounts
Pet Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Program
If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program
This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM
This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $145,000 - $170,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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Work arrangement
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