(Senior) Software Engineer, Infrastructure (Kubernetes Platform)
pony.aiFremont, California, United States
Posted September 15, 2025
120000 - 240000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai”) is a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates its proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East, and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology. Pony.ai is among the first in China to obtain licenses to operate fully driverless vehicles in all four Tier-1 cities in China (Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen) and has begun to offer public-facing, fare-charging robotaxi services without safety drivers in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Pony.ai operates a fleet consisting of over 250 robotaxis. To date, Pony.ai has driven nearly 45 million autonomous testing and operation kilometers on open roads worldwide.
Job Description
Pony.ai, founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, is a global leader in autonomous mobility, seeking a (Senior) Kubernetes Engineer to design, operate, and optimize Kubernetes clusters in hybrid cloud environments. The role focuses on building, maintaining, and scaling Kubernetes platform features, as well as providing technical mentorship and support to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Design, operate, and optimize Kubernetes clusters across hybrid cloud environments (public cloud and on-prem datacenter).
- Develop, maintain, and extend Kubernetes platform features (operators, CRDs, APIs).
- Own cluster lifecycle management including upgrades, patching, configuration, and governance.
- Define and enforce best practices for service deployments, security policies, and operational guidelines.
- Collaborate with storage, compute, and networking teams to enhance automation, availability, and performance.
- Provide technical mentorship, documentation, and on-call support for cluster-related incidents.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth 401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Free Food & Snacks
