Platform Engineer / SRE - Kubernetes

Our client, a mid-sized Hedge Fund in NYC is looking for a Platform Engineer to work on building out a hardened Kubernetes platform for their AI initiatives. This is a highly visible role to get into the AI space early in their endeavor. Responsibilities Design and build infrastructure that supports AI-powered applications, autonomous workflows, and developer productivity tools in a Kubernetes environment. Maintain operational stability and governance for systems, ensuring outputs adhere to security, architecture, and engineering standards. Build integration layers and communication frameworks that allow AI services to interact reliably with internal applications and enterprise tooling. Implement monitoring, observability, and security controls to support safe and compliant AI operations. Partner with engineering teams to drive adoption of AI-enabled development practices and provide technical guidance on platform usage and best practices. Skills 5+ years of software engineering experience building scalable, production-level systems. Strong hands-on experience managing Kubernetes and containerized infrastructure in live environments. Solid understanding of secure application architecture, API security, authentication/authorization protocols, and infrastructure security principles. Pluses Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks, Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance. Background in cybersecurity, platform security, or application testing methodologies.