Kubernetes Platform Engineer – Big Data Infrastructure
What you can expect
You can expect to contribute to Zoom’s Big Data Infrastructure platform, designing and operating open‑source compute engines on Kubernetes. You will help build reliable and scalable systems that power analytics, machine learning, telemetry, and product insights across Zoom.
About the Team
The Big Data Infrastructure team is responsible for running open‑source data engines—such as Spark, Flink, and Trino—on Kubernetes. The team owns engine runtimes, automation, observability, multi‑tenant operations, and data lake integrations that support Zoom’s global analytics needs.
Responsibilities
Designing Kubernetes infrastructure to run distributed compute engines
Building automation and IaC modules using Terraform and Helm
Implementing multi‑tenant resource isolation, RBAC, and secure access patterns
Operating engine runtimes and control plane components on EKS
Integrating data ingestion systems and object‑storage data lakes
Managing table operations such as compaction, retention, and partition management
Monitoring engine and cluster performance using modern observability tools
Debugging distributed jobs across Spark, Flink, and Trino runtimes
Automating CI/CD workflows and engine upgrade processes
Collaborating with data, ML, and SRE teams on platform improvements
What we’re looking for
Have experience running workloads on Kubernetes in production
Possess hands‑on expertise with Spark, Flink, or Trino
Build infrastructure through Terraform, Helm, and GitOps practices
Operate cloud environments (ideally AWS EKS)
Demonstrate understanding of distributed systems performance and architecture
Show solid debugging and root‑cause analysis skills
Drive improvements in platform reliability and scalability
Collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams
Learn new open‑source engines and tools quickly
Communicate clearly in technical discussions and design reviews
Salary Range or On Target Earnings:
Minimum:
$124,000.00Maximum:
$271,200.00In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.
Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.
We also have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations
At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application!
Anticipated Position Close Date:
Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.
Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.
About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
Our Commitment
At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.
If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of recent experience as a Big Data infrastructure engineer
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field
- Experience with AWS, OCI, and Azure cloud services
- Familiarity with Spark, Flink, Trino running on Kubernetes
- Experience with Java, Terraform, Ansible, and infrastructure-as-code tools
Zoom Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zoom and has not been reviewed or approved by Zoom.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and above average across many roles, with strong total compensation and equity as a meaningful component. Satisfaction is often higher in engineering and other in-demand functions.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include multiple medical plan options, company-paid life and disability coverage, and dental and vision at no cost for employees and dependents. Mental health resources, EAP access, and wellness supports are emphasized as part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is provided for all parents with additional time for birthing parents, complemented by family-forming support and post-leave career coaching. These programs are positioned as meaningful elements of total rewards.
Zoom Insights
What We Do
Bring teams together, reimagine workspaces, engage new audiences, and delight your customers –– all on the Zoom platform you know and love. 💙 Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out on a mission to make video communications frictionless and secure by building the world’s best video product for the enterprise, but we didn’t stop there. With products like AI Companion, Team Chat, Contact Center, Phone, Events, Rooms, Webinar, and more, we bring innovation to a wide variety of customers, from the conference room to the classroom, from doctor’s offices to financial institutions to government agencies, from global brands to small businesses. We do what we do because of our core value of Care: care for our community, our customers, our company, our teammates, and ourselves. Our global employees help our customers meet happier, communicate better, and create meaningful connections the world over. Zoomies are problem-solvers and self-starters, working hard to get results and moving quickly to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Here, you’ll work across teams to dig deep into impactful projects that are changing the way people communicate, and find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a diverse, inclusive environment. Learn more about careers at Zoom by visiting our careers site: https://careers.zoom.us/home
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