H-1B Visa Kubernetes Engineer Jobs
Kubernetes Engineers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap applies unless you're at a qualifying university or research institution.
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We are seeking a Sr. Kubernetes Administrator with a strong background in automation, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, scaling, and optimizing Kubernetes clusters while implementing automation frameworks to reduce manual effort and improve system reliability. As a member of the Test and Engineering Infrastructure team, this role is critical in ensuring our containerized workloads run securely, efficiently, and consistently across environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Cluster Management: Deploy, configure, upgrade, and maintain Kubernetes clusters across on-prem and cloud environments.
- Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design and implement automated workflows for provisioning, scaling, and monitoring using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Helm, or FluxCD.
- Monitoring & Observability: Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, EFK stack).
- Security & Compliance: Apply best practices for cluster security, RBAC, secrets management/SOPS-encrypted secrets, and vulnerability scanning.
- CI/CD Integration: Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to optimize Kubernetes for continuous delivery pipelines.
- Performance Optimization: Proactively monitor resource utilization, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
- Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain clear operational documentation and mentor team members on Kubernetes best practices.
Required Qualifications
- 7-10 years of software development and/or *nix Administration experience with 3+ years of hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production.
- Strong background in automation and scripting (Python, Go, or Bash).
- On-prem and cloud OS administration experience to include but not be limited to Talos, Ubuntu and Debian.
- Expertise with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi.
- Practical experience with container orchestration and packaging (Docker, Helm, and/or Kustomize).
- Solid knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, and/or GitHub Actions).
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Strong understanding of networking, load balancing, and ingress controllers in Kubernetes.
- Debugging of large, multi-layered systems, including network troubleshooting, application tracing, alerting systems, and logging from both hardware and software sources.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- CKA/CKAD/CKS certification.
- Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
- Familiarity with policy enforcement frameworks (OPA/Gatekeeper, Kyverno).
- Background in GitOps practices.
- Experience supporting hybrid systems involving embedded devices, custom hardware, or real-time control systems.
- Knowledge of secure software deployment in mixed cloud/on-prem environments.
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop pipelines or distributed lab/test automation environments.
- Exposure to scientific computing, HPC, or quantum software stacks a plus.
- Creation of container images from base images (especially Debian and Ubuntu).
- Ability to thrive in fast-moving, interdisciplinary R&D teams.
- Network and Element Management/Application implementation experience.
Salary range is $180,000-$220,000. We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.
QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Role Overview
We are seeking a Sr. Kubernetes Administrator with a strong background in automation, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, scaling, and optimizing Kubernetes clusters while implementing automation frameworks to reduce manual effort and improve system reliability. As a member of the Test and Engineering Infrastructure team, this role is critical in ensuring our containerized workloads run securely, efficiently, and consistently across environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Cluster Management: Deploy, configure, upgrade, and maintain Kubernetes clusters across on-prem and cloud environments.
- Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design and implement automated workflows for provisioning, scaling, and monitoring using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Helm, or FluxCD.
- Monitoring & Observability: Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, EFK stack).
- Security & Compliance: Apply best practices for cluster security, RBAC, secrets management/SOPS-encrypted secrets, and vulnerability scanning.
- CI/CD Integration: Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to optimize Kubernetes for continuous delivery pipelines.
- Performance Optimization: Proactively monitor resource utilization, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
- Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain clear operational documentation and mentor team members on Kubernetes best practices.
Required Qualifications
- 7-10 years of software development and/or *nix Administration experience with 3+ years of hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production.
- Strong background in automation and scripting (Python, Go, or Bash).
- On-prem and cloud OS administration experience to include but not be limited to Talos, Ubuntu and Debian.
- Expertise with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi.
- Practical experience with container orchestration and packaging (Docker, Helm, and/or Kustomize).
- Solid knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, and/or GitHub Actions).
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Strong understanding of networking, load balancing, and ingress controllers in Kubernetes.
- Debugging of large, multi-layered systems, including network troubleshooting, application tracing, alerting systems, and logging from both hardware and software sources.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- CKA/CKAD/CKS certification.
- Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
- Familiarity with policy enforcement frameworks (OPA/Gatekeeper, Kyverno).
- Background in GitOps practices.
- Experience supporting hybrid systems involving embedded devices, custom hardware, or real-time control systems.
- Knowledge of secure software deployment in mixed cloud/on-prem environments.
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop pipelines or distributed lab/test automation environments.
- Exposure to scientific computing, HPC, or quantum software stacks a plus.
- Creation of container images from base images (especially Debian and Ubuntu).
- Ability to thrive in fast-moving, interdisciplinary R&D teams.
- Network and Element Management/Application implementation experience.
Salary range is $180,000-$220,000. We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.
QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Kubernetes Engineer
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your Kubernetes Engineer duties to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any technical background. Document that your job description references container orchestration, distributed systems architecture, or cloud infrastructure design to support the specialty occupation argument.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations. Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your wage level, and underpaying is a common LCA compliance failure that delays or kills sponsorship.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery. Kubernetes roles in academic research computing, HPC clusters, or national lab infrastructure often qualify and can be filed any time of year.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search to employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for software infrastructure roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL data by employer and occupation, so you're not guessing which companies will actually sponsor your petition.
Align your credentials with O*NET job zone
The O*NET profile for software developers and DevOps engineers anchors the specialty occupation argument for Kubernetes roles. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, prepare a credentials evaluation and a degree-to-duties analysis your employer can include in the I-129 filing.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer
Standard H-1B processing can take several months after the October 1 start date. Request that your employer file with premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days, so you don't spend your 60-day grace period waiting on a receipt notice.
H-1B Visa Kubernetes Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Kubernetes Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS considers Kubernetes Engineer roles a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. The key is that your job description must show duties tied to distributed systems, container orchestration, or cloud infrastructure, not general IT support. Your employer documents this in the Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor H-1B visas for Kubernetes Engineers?
Search for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for software infrastructure and DevOps roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL disclosure data by employer, so you can see which companies have filed petitions for roles matching your occupation before you apply. Focusing on employers with a track record of sponsorship significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through at the petition stage.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Kubernetes Engineer role changes significantly after approval?
A material change in your job duties, work location, or employer can require an amended I-129 petition before the change takes effect. Moving from one client site to another, shifting to a substantially different technology stack, or being reassigned to a different USCIS jurisdiction may all trigger an amendment. USCIS treats unamended material changes as a status violation, so your employer's immigration counsel should evaluate any role changes promptly.
Can I switch employers while my H-1B is pending or after approval?
After USCIS approves your H-1B, you can change employers through H-1B portability under AC21 as long as the new role is in the same or similar specialty occupation and you've held an approved or pending petition for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before you start. Kubernetes Engineer roles at different companies generally qualify as same-or-similar given the shared technical scope.
Does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a Kubernetes Engineer, and are there ways around it?
The regular H-1B cap covers 65,000 slots annually, with an additional 20,000 reserved for U.S. master's degree holders. Registration is by lottery, so selection isn't guaranteed regardless of qualifications. Cap-exempt employers, including universities and nonprofit research organizations, bypass the lottery entirely. If your skills apply to academic research computing or national lab infrastructure, targeting those employers gives you a path to H-1B status outside the annual lottery cycle.