Entry Level Kubernetes Engineer Jobs

New grad kubernetes engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Aerospace & Defense, and Retail, with employers like SpaceX, Invoice Cloud, and ITR hiring at this level now.

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Open roles10
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerSpaceX
Top cityRedlands, CA
Work type60% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Infosys
Senior Kubernetes Engineer
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Senior Kubernetes Engineer
Infosys
Raleigh, North Carolina
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
10,000+

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SpaceX
Site Reliability Engineer, Kubernetes Platform (Starshield)
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Site Reliability Engineer, Kubernetes Platform (Starshield)
SpaceX
Hawthorne, California
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$125k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
1,001-5,000

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SpaceX
Site Reliability Engineer, Kubernetes Platform (Starshield)
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Site Reliability Engineer, Kubernetes Platform (Starshield)
SpaceX
Redmond, Washington
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
Systems Administration
$125k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
1,001-5,000

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Amazon.com
Software Development Engineer (Elastic Kubernetes Service), EKS Scalability & Performance
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Amazon.com
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Software Development Engineer (Elastic Kubernetes Service), EKS Scalability & Performance
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Embedded Systems Engineering
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$144k - $194k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Esri
Product Engineer II – On-premises Kubernetes, ArcGIS Enterprise
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Esri
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Product Engineer II – On-premises Kubernetes, ArcGIS Enterprise
Esri
Redlands, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$80k - $133k/yr
Bachelor's degree in geography
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Kubernetes Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

SpaceX
SpaceX2 open roles
Invoice Cloud
Invoice Cloud2 open roles
ITR
ITR1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Retail
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
  • Consulting & Professional Services

Entry Level Kubernetes Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level kubernetes engineer job?

Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on proof of skill more than years on a resume. Build a portfolio with personal or open-source projects that demonstrate cluster deployment, troubleshooting, and YAML configuration. Certifications like the Certified Kubernetes Administrator give interviewers a concrete signal. Internship experience with container orchestration, even brief, can move your application ahead of candidates who only have coursework.

Which companies hire entry level kubernetes engineers?

Companies hiring entry level kubernetes engineers right now include SpaceX, Invoice Cloud, and ITR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of organizations, including cloud-native startups, large technology companies, and enterprises modernizing their infrastructure.

Are there remote entry level kubernetes engineer jobs?

Yes, though on-site and hybrid openings still make up a share of the market. About 80% of entry level kubernetes engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting strong demand from distributed engineering teams. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you see which specific roles match your preference.

Are these new grad kubernetes engineer jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior kubernetes engineer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new-grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, academic projects, or a portfolio in place of full-time work history. If a listing does not require prior professional experience and mentions training or mentorship, it is generally open to new grads.

Which industries hire the most entry level kubernetes engineers?

Entry Level kubernetes engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Aerospace & Defense, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large containerized workloads and need engineers who can grow into more complex infrastructure responsibilities over time.