Core Team Backend Engineer

About the job

🚀 Are you ready to revolutionize Kubernetes resource management?

Do you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and driving transformative innovation?

Join SlimStack, a young, VC-backed stealth startup redefining Kubernetes operations with cutting-edge technologies.

Despite being early in our journey, we’re already managing production environments for paying customers, meeting strong market demand, and growing fast.

Our platform processes millions of metrics, events, and configurations every minute, solving real-world challenges at scale.

If you’re a skilled engineer passionate about shaping the future of Kubernetes operations, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Core Engineer, you will be instrumental in building the backbone of SlimStack’s groundbreaking platform. Working alongside a high-performing team of innovators, you’ll design and implement systems that empower organizations to optimize infrastructure, minimize costs, and unlock transformative possibilities.

Your work will directly contribute to the continued growth of our platform, already deployed in several production environments and solving real-world challenges for our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and implement core platform components using Go and Python.
• Solve challenging data problems by designing scalable, high-performance systems capable of processing millions of metrics, events, and configurations every minute.
• Develop and optimize Kubernetes operators for seamless integration and automation.
• Work with modern technologies like ClickHouse to handle large-scale, real-time data processing.
• Collaborate with a fast-moving, elite team to experiment, iterate, and deliver impactful features.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in Go and/or Python development.
• A strong foundation in system design and distributed systems.
• Proven expertise with Kubernetes, particularly in developing operators or similar tools.
• Experience managing and processing large datasets; ClickHouse experience is highly desirable.
• A passion for solving hard technical problems with lasting impact.
• A collaborative mindset with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience in early-stage startups or building products from the ground up.
• A deep passion for the Kubernetes ecosystem and advancing its capabilities.
• A drive to push boundaries and deliver a game-changing product.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Shape the future of Kubernetes resource optimization and data efficiency.
• Growth: Join a fast-growing startup already solving critical problems in production environments.
• Ownership: Be part of a small, elite team where your contributions directly influence the product and company trajectory.
• Team-Oriented Culture: Thrive in an environment that values collaboration, teamwork, and shared success.
• Cutting-Edge Technologies: Work with the latest tools and approaches in Kubernetes, data processing, and cloud-native ecosystems.

Location: In-office at WeWork Sarona, Tel Aviv.

If you’re passionate about Kubernetes, eager to tackle hard problems, and excited to make a real impact, let’s talk.

🚀 Apply now and help us redefine Kubernetes operations for the future.Apply now and help us redefine Kubernetes operations for the future.