Associate Platform Engineer

Vultr

Associate Platform Engineer at Vultr, learning and contributing to global cloud platform infrastructure automation. Focusing on production systems and collaborating with senior engineers to enhance skills.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud infrastructure automation, with hands-on experience in Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes. Proficient in scripting languages such as Go, Python, and Bash, while possessing strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities in a collaborative environment.

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AnsibleTerraformKubernetesGoPython

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Hard Skills

Cloud Infrastructure AutomationScriptingLinux SystemsCI/CD PipelinesContainer Runtimes

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native ServicesPlatform OperationsIncident ResponseOpen-Source Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudGoKubernetesLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Learn and contribute to production infrastructure automation using Ansible and Terraform
Assist in building and maintaining cloud-native services across VKE VLB and VCR
Develop hands-on skills with Kubernetes and container runtimes through guided project work
Write and improve tooling and scripts (Go, Python, Bash) to support platform operations
Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows for platform services
Dig into issues across networking containers and Linux systems with curiosity and persistence
Contribute to Vultr's open-source tools and libraries with guidance from senior engineers
Participate in on-call rotation and incident response as you build operational experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (Go, Python, Bash or similar)
Basic understanding of Linux systems and command-line operations
Interest in cloud infrastructure containers and Kubernetes (prior experience not required)
Strong problem-solving instincts and willingness to dig into unfamiliar systems
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a remote team

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.
401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
$500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
Company paid Wellable subscription