Infrastructure Engineer, Edge Compute
About Telnyx
Telnyx is an industry leader that's not just imagining the future of global connectivity—we're building it. From architecting and amplifying the reach of a private, global, multi-cloud IP network, to bringing hyperlocal edge technology right to your fingertips through intuitive APIs, we're shaping a new era of seamless interconnection between people, devices, and applications.
We're driven by a desire to transform and modernize what's antiquated, automate the manual, and solve real-world problems through innovative connectivity solutions. As a testament to our success, we're proud to stand as a financially stable and profitable company. Our robust profitability allows us not only to invest in pioneering technologies but also to foster an environment of continuous learning and growth for our team.
Our collective vision is a world where borderless connectivity fuels limitless innovation. By joining us, you can be part of laying the foundations for this interconnected future. We're currently seeking passionate individuals who are excited about the opportunity to contribute to an industry-shaping company while growing their own skills and careers.
About the Role
We are building a serverless edge compute platform — Lambda-style, but on Telnyx global edge network with VM-level isolation. You will help scale from 1 cluster to 8+, unblock the team on networking and security, and build the foundation for AI-first compute.
What You Will Do
- Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters (RKE2/Rancher) across multiple cloud providers
- Build and maintain WireGuard VPN tunnels connecting Telnyx to isolated edge clusters
- Own Ansible automation for cluster provisioning and configuration
- Manage infrastructure-as-code with Terraform/OpenTofu (DigitalOcean, Zenlayer, bare metal)
- Build out Prometheus metrics pipelines for billing and observability
- Harden security: network policies, firewall rules, air-gapping compliance
What You Bring
- 3+ years hands-on Kubernetes in production
- Strong networking fundamentals (VPNs, firewalls, NAT, routing)
- Infrastructure-as-code experience (Ansible, Terraform)
- Linux systems administration
- Security mindset — you think about attack surfaces
Nice to Have
- Firecracker, Kata Containers, or microVM isolation
- KNative or serverless infrastructure
- Rancher/RKE2 specifically