Job Description

Staff Cloud Platform Engineer

Sydney | Full-time | Hybrid

(AU Citizenship required)

The Mission
At the edge of quantum computing and cloud architecture, this team builds the infrastructure that keeps it all running. Their systems power GPU-accelerated workloads, real-time modeling, and research-grade simulation at scale.
This is the layer that turns deep science into reliable software.

They’re now looking for a senior engineer to shape that platform’s next chapter. Someone who can think strategically, lead technically, and leave the place stronger than they found it.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and evolve a Kubernetes-based multi-cloud platform that supports high-performance computing workloads

• Lead technical decisions across architecture, standards, and implementation, balancing innovation with reliability

• Define and execute a roadmap for CI/CD, developer tooling, and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks

• Guide cloud engineering strategy across multiple teams and help define patterns for scalability, observability, and security

• Mentor engineers, establish technical excellence, and raise the overall bar for platform quality

• Build golden paths that make delivery faster, safer, and more predictable

• Stay hands-on enough to troubleshoot, design, and refine alongside the team

What You Bring

• 7+ years in Platform, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering

• Deep experience building and managing Kubernetes in production

• Expert knowledge of AWS, GCP or Azure, including Infrastructure-as-Code practices

• Strong background in Linux systems, automation, and troubleshooting

• Programming fluency in Go, Python, or JavaScript

• Proven ability to lead technical strategy and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders

• A steady approach to innovation — thoughtful, evidence-based, and grounded in real engineering needs

Bonus Points

• Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD, CKS) or Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP)

• Experience with GitOps tooling such as Argo CD or Flux CD

• Familiarity with CNCF projects and open-source community practices

Why It Matters
This platform underpins software used by scientists, engineers, and customers around the world. Reliability here isn’t a feature — it’s the foundation.
The work is complex and strategic, blending architecture with mentorship and hands-on engineering. You’ll help set the standard for how high-performance systems are built, scaled, and maintained.

The Opportunity

• Shape the technical direction of a globally deployed cloud platform

• Influence culture and engineering practice across multiple teams

• Work alongside senior engineers, researchers, and product builders in one of Australia’s most advanced tech environments

• Competitive salary, equity, and flexible working arrangements

Contact
Toby Tank
toby@theonset.com.au
0468 524 271

Let’s talk.