K2 Space
Platform Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $123k–$160k
- Mid level
- On-site · Los Angeles, CA
- 2+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
K2 Space is seeking a Platform Engineer to contribute to their rapidly growing enterprise software team, which builds the digital backbone for satellite design, manufacturing, and operations. This role involves supporting and enhancing their Amazon EKS environment, implementing observability standards, and developing automated policies for code deployment. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about space technology, K2 encourages you to apply.
What you'll do
- Provide operational support for Amazon EKS self-service functionalities.
- Implement observability standards to improve request path visibility.
- Develop approachable documentation and diagnostics.
- Support code lifecycle management, including versioning and deprecations.
- Build automated policies for code deployment and hygiene.
- Ensure good code test practices.
What they're looking for
- Amazon EKS
- Go, TypeScript, Python, or C#
- CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub or GitLab)
- Datadog, Splunk, or OpenTelemetry
- SCM workflows (branching, reviews, automated gates)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CDK)
- GitOps (GH Actions, Gitlab CI)
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Equity in the company
- Comprehensive benefits package
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K2 Space
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with Amazon EKS and how you've ensured its stability and scalability.
- How do you approach troubleshooting issues in a distributed system like EKS?