Description

Who We Are

Komodor is a cutting-edge Kubernetes platform provider. Our dev-first solution streamlines operations across environments, giving application and infrastructure teams a unified way to optimize cost, control, and performance. We simplify the developer experience, boost efficiency, and bridge the gap between app and infra teams—so companies can spend less time managing Kubernetes and more time innovating. With $87M raised, we’re committed to pushing the limits of what our platform can deliver.

Core Mission:

As platform team leader, you will own and advance Komodor’s core platform and infrastructure, ensuring it is scalable, reliable, secure, and built to support rapid product innovation. In this role, you will lead a team of engineers and DevOps responsible for the foundational systems that power the product, guiding the design and delivery of robust architectures and shared components.

You will drive technical excellence by setting engineering standards, improving system resiliency and performance, and proactively addressing scalability and operational challenges. Working closely with product and other software teams, you will ensure the platform enables fast, high-quality development while meeting the needs of customers at scale.

What will you do:

  • Lead a team of strong developers and DevOps to excellence while building scalable and high-quality software and infrastructure
  • Oversee development and execution of new features and products
  • Mentor and support the personal growth of team members
  • Hands-on development of about 50%
  • Join R&D Management Team and influence the entire RnD lifecycle (Hiring, Agile methodologies, Product and Technological efforts)
  • Influence the whole R&D as a member of the R&D Management Team
  • Lead by example with production cycle and customer-related issues
  • Drive the R&D organization to scale


Requirements

Who are you:

  • Proven Team Lead experience of at least 3 years
  • At least 5 years of experience working with Python/ Golang
  • Must have a startup mentality and a hands-on builder type personality
  • Flexible thinker, problem solver and a great mentor to your team member
  • 2 years of experience with Kubernetes and with common cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • DevOps attitude - understand systems beyond coding (infra, security, networking)
  • Highly dedicated individual with a “can-do” approach

Personal Qualities

  • Passion for solving deep technical challenges at the system level.
  • Strong sense of ownership and end-to-end accountability.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with highly technical teammates.
  • Curious, self-driven, and eager to explore emerging technologies.

What We Offer:

  • Work with the latest tech (AI, K8s, cloud-native tools)
  • Room to grow and learn
  • Flexible work setup
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Budget for conferences, courses, and professional development

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


What we offer

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Impact from the first day

In your journey with us you will be significant, exposed from day 1 to our core doing, work with different stakeholders shoulder to shoulder. Your voice will be heard and taken into consideration daily.

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Growth mindset 

We believe that your potential is limitless, and we will give you the opportunity, tools and guidance to evolve and grow. Besides learning by doing, we also believe in learning from others.

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Strengthen your personal brand!

We offer plenty of opportunities for networking and public speaking at conferences, meetups, webinars and more!

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Employee experience

We prioritize creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Team building activities, company trips and fun social events like breakfast club, HH -  there's always something exciting happening! We believe that it strengthens our team and contributes to a positive work culture.

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Perks and benefits

We offer every Komodorian a generous (possibly life changing!) package of stock options, as well as an educational fund, an awesome IT package with every geeky accessory you can imagine, and of course a Cibus\Wolt stipend. 

The hiring team tips

What are we looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for proactive people that have the ability to smoothly get into our fast paced rhythm, learn and adapt quickly, be communicative as we believe in collaboration and continuous learning. We are looking for experienced people that have the willingness to have an impact.

What should you expect in the interview process?

Some of the interviews will focus more on your skills and knowledge, and some would be to assess your fit to our company’s culture. We believe that setting and matching expectations are important not just in the recruitment process - but also in general! We strongly believe that meeting your direct manager & colleagues is an important phase in our recruitment process that could give you more transparency and information about us. And if it is a match - it is a match!

How do you evaluate success in any role?

At Komodor, we believe in data. We are a data-driven company with goals to achieve and make impact and value to our customers.

Are there any growth opportunities within the company?

Yes! There are many opportunities at Komodor for everyone to evolve and move forward in their careers. In startups you tend to learn fast, have different touch points within your role and responsibilities and also you will collaborate with different people from different departments. This leads to 360 exposure in any of our work processes. Also, we are growing from year to year so as we grow - you will grow with us!

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