Lead Platform Engineer​/Architect - HPC, Kubernetes

Location: New York

Location:

New York; USAWork type:
Remote Seniority:
Lead Primary skill:
Platform Engineering Posted:
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# 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, Core Weave, 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 practicesCKA, 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 Linked In 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