We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Edge Compute Engineer with strong leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud-native technologies, with a focus on distributed Kubernetes on the edge. As a Principal Engineer specializing in edge compute, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of distributed systems and real-time data processing. You will play a pivotal role in the orchestration, security, networking, high availability (HA), scalability, and data protection aspects of our edge computing infrastructure. 

The successful candidate will combine technical excellence with effective leadership, creating a positive impact on both projects and team dynamics. 

High-Level Design and Architecture 

• Influence the Edge compute strategy by providing expert advice on design and architecture
• Make critical decisions regarding technical directions, scalability, and system performance 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions
• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-native solutions for edge computing environments 
• Implement and manage distributed Kubernetes clusters on the edge to support various applications and workloads
• Develop and optimize orchestration mechanisms to ensure efficient resource utilization, high availability, and scalability
• Implement robust security measures to protect edge computing infrastructure and data
• Optimize network configurations to ensure low-latency communication and high availability 
• Implement data protection mechanisms to safeguard critical data processed at the edge

Team Leadership: 

• Lead and inspire a team of engineers, providing guidance, setting goals, and ensuring collaboration. 
• Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives 
• Manage all phases of technical projects, from conception to completion 
• Develop project specifications, track progress, and control costs
• Foster a positive work environment, encouraging professional growth and knowledge sharing

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field 
• Expert programming skills in Python and Golang 
• 5+ years of experience with cloud-native technologies and architectures
• Strong knowledge of Linux environment and embedded system based on Linux 
• Expert Knowledge of edge computing frameworks and platforms k8s, k3s, and KubeEdge 
• Proficiency in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters in edge computing environments 
• Strong understanding of orchestration principles, high availability (HA), scalability, and best practices
• Experience implementing security solutions for edge computing infrastructure
• Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols, particularly in edge computing scenarios 
• Experience with edge device management and integration
• Certification in Kubernetes or relevant cloud technologies

Benefits:

• Private healthcare
• Multisport card
• Flat structure
• In-house trainings
• Small teams
• Perks in the office (Bike parking, Shower, Playroom)
• No dress code

Who we are as a team

• We have a strong sense of responsibility to our clients and the quality of our work. We are accountable for the projects, we tackle clients’ challenges and we go the extra mile to deliver
• Clients praise us for flexibility. If something is humanly possible, we do it
• We are fair, honest and transparent with each other and with our clients
• We strive for top quality and don’t settle for “standards”
• We trust each other, work well together and deliver value to clients as a team

Who we are as as company

R Systems specializes in digital transformation services based on the latest technologies in the area of cloud , data analytics, RPA, IA, ML/AI. For almost 30 years in the telecom and technology industry, we have successfully delivered over 1000 complex, high-stake projects to more than 100 operators worldwide, supporting them throughout the 2G to 5G evolution. As we progress into the digital transformation era, we aim to become the tech partner of choice for global organizations looking to innovate and expand their business through the latest technology.

• 2,700 employees worldwide
• 25 offices in 12 countries in Europe, US, APAC
• 16 delivery hubs, including centers of excellence in Romania, Poland, Moldova
• Partners of Microsoft– cloud computing and cloud application strategic partner; UiPath – RPA/IA Silver partner; Google Cloud; Oracle – Gold Partner; Automation Anywhere and Salesforce – US Gold Partner