Engineering Manager, Platform Infrastructure

We are looking for a hands-on tech lead/ manager to lead a new team, ensuring the reliability and scalability of our cloud-based systems. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong people management skills, focusing on guiding a team of engineers to manage and optimize our infrastructure. Expertise in AWS and Kubernetes is essential, along with the ability to mentor, delegate, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and set up technical vision to raise our bar on reliability, scalability, and availability of our global infrastructure; Manage cross-functional collaboration with product management and other engineering teams to initiate, drive critical business initiatives and deliver with high quality; Hands-on involvement to guide the team (coding, design review, root-causing production issues), at the same time, ensuring engineers have the support and leadership needed to execute; Build and lead the team through effective recruitment, mentoring, and leadership

Requirements

2+ years of experience in managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers, including hiring, retaining, and managing performance; 10+ years of work experience in a software engineering role, with proven technical leadership skills and expertise in designing scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions; Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience); Proficient in agile team software development and strong project management, delivering complex projects within defined timelines and resource constraints; Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, communicating effectively, and aligning efforts to achieve common goals; Experience with Python or Go, and familiarity with backend development flow, including server-side framework and database system; Expertise in AWS and Kubernetes is essential

Nice to have

Experience with Kubernetes, AWS and Terraform; Experience with service mesh such as Istio; Hands-on leadership experience managing platform teams in a dynamic, high-growth environment; Experience implementing scalable and reliable solutions using modern cloud and DevOps practices

Benefits

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans; Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage; Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options; Expanded mental health support; Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits; Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time; Professional development stipend; Fertility Stipend; Wellness/fitness benefits; Healthy lunches provided daily; Commuter benefits; Visa sponsorship