We’re a fast-moving startup building the next generation of cloud infrastructure. Today’s cloud platforms are powerful, but inefficient — built on decades-old software that no longer matches modern workloads. Backed by award-winning research and open-source technology, we’ve developed Unikraft Cloud, a radically more efficient platform for running cloud applications with better performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
We’re looking for a junior infrastructure engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology and real-world use cases. You’ll work directly with customers to help them migrate, optimize, and scale on our platform; And in the process, help shape the evolution of modern cloud computing.
What You’ll Do
- Support customers as they onboard and migrate infrastructure onto Unikraft Cloud.
- Debug, optimize, and improve container-based workloads and CI/CD pipelines.
- Build tooling and automation to streamline deployment and platform integration.
- Work across engineering and product teams to improve our platform based on real-world feedback.
- Communicate directly with users and developers to solve infrastructure challenges in high-impact environments.
What You Bring
Core Skills
- Solid experience with Docker,
Dockerfiles, and containerized applications. - Strong foundation in Linux systems and common build tools.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
- Clear communication skills and a comfort interacting directly with customers or external developers.
- Interest in debugging, performance tuning, and platform reliability.
Bonus Skills
- Understanding of OCI specifications and container image formats.
- Exposure to low-level systems (e.g., C/C++, virtualization, microVMs like Firecracker).
- Familiarity with QEMU, KVM, or other virtualization frameworks.
- Programming experience in Go, Python, or Rust is a plus.
Your Mindset
- Curious, analytical, and eager to learn.
- Comfortable jumping into new environments (e.g., different runtimes, build systems, programming languages).
- Collaborative and proactive — you don’t wait to be told what’s broken.
- Passionate about building performant, reliable infrastructure that actually solves user problems.
Why Join Us
- Help shape the future of cloud computing by working on a platform built for hyperscale efficiency.
- Join a high-caliber, technical founding team focused on shipping fast and learning even faster.
- Remote-first from day one — work wherever you’re most productive.
- Have real ownership and direct impact on our product and customer outcomes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and room for growth.
- Six weeks of annual paid time off.
- Generous hardware/equipment budget.
- Yearly in-person team retreats.
Apply now if you’re excited to build next-gen infrastructure, work hands-on with users, and help define what performant cloud compute looks like in practice.