Senior Software Engineer – Platform (Kubernetes CRD Operators)

Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and scale Kubernetes-native platform capabilities that power Nasuni’s cloud file data platform. This role focuses on designing and implementing Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) and Operators that enable our NAS platform to run seamlessly within Kubernetes environments.

You will work on complex distributed systems problems—translating storage behaviors into declarative, Kubernetes-native APIs—and building controllers that automate lifecycle management at scale.

This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in deep technical execution, system design, and Kubernetes extensibility, and want to build production-grade infrastructure used by enterprise customers globally.

Level & Scope Definition

• Own design and implementation of CRDs, controllers, and operator workflows
• Operate with high autonomy within a defined platform domain
• Contribute to design reviews and technical decisions within the team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, storage, and product teams
• Balance hands-on coding (70–80%) with design and system thinking

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Kubernetes CRDs to model storage resources and workflows
• Build and maintain Operators/Controllers for provisioning, scaling, upgrades, and recovery
• Develop reconciliation logic to ensure desired vs actual state convergence
• Translate storage system behaviors (volume lifecycle, snapshots, replication) into declarative APIs
• Integrate with Kubernetes internals:
• Informers, controllers, work queues
• Admission webhooks and API machinery
• Develop and maintain Helm charts and deployment tooling
• Debug and resolve issues across:
• Kubernetes clusters
• Distributed systems state management
• Contribute to performance, scalability, and reliability improvements
• Use AI-assisted tools to improve:
• Debugging workflows
• Code generation and validation
• Operational efficiency in development cycles

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 6–10 years of software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in Golang (preferred) or C++
• Hands-on experience building:
• Kubernetes controllers or operators
• CRDs and reconciliation loops
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals:
• API server, controllers, scheduling basics
• Experience with distributed systems and stateful workloads
• Strong Linux systems knowledge (containers, networking)

Preferred

• Experience with:
• controller-runtime / Kubebuilder / Operator SDK
• Admission controllers, webhooks, finalizers
• Exposure to storage systems (NAS, NFS, SMB)
• Experience with CI/CD and GitOps (ArgoCD, Jenkins)

Ideal

• Built production-grade operator systems used at scale
• Experience modeling complex systems using declarative APIs
• Familiarity with Kubernetes control plane debugging
• Experience optimizing performance in distributed environments

Experience Guidelines

• 6–10 years total experience
• 2–5 years working with Kubernetes-based systems
• Strong hands-on coding depth required; architecture exposure is a plus

About Nasuni

Nasuni is the unstructured data foundation for enterprise teams—and the AI that supports them. We manage, protect, and activate the world’s unstructured data so organizations can work smarter, spend wisely, and create safely without limits. As a Vista-backed SaaS data infrastructure company, Nasuni is transforming how enterprises manage file data with a next-generation, AI-ready platform.

Why Work at Nasuni (Hyderabad / India)

With Vista Equity Partners’ backing, our Hyderabad team benefits from access to a global ecosystem of software leaders—combining the pace of a high-growth company with the scale of a global technology investor. You’ll work at the intersection of cloud, AI, and distributed systems, building platforms trusted by enterprises worldwide while collaborating with high-performing global teams.

Why Work at Nasuni – Hyderabad?

As part of our commitment to your well-being and growth, Nasuni offers competitive benefits designed to support every stage of your life and career:

• Competitive compensation programs
• Flexible time off and leave policies
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Employee referral and recognition programs
• Professional development and learning support
• Inclusive, collaborative team culture
• Modern office spaces with team events and perks
• Retirement and statutory benefits as per Indian regulations

To all recruitment agencies: Nasuni does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job boards, Nasuni employees or any other company location. Nasuni is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Nasuni is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every team member can thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, caste, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, or any other status protected by applicable laws in India or the country of employment. We celebrate individuality and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.