Engineering Manager, Developer Infrastructure

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Developer Infrastructure team on the Platform organization. You will manage and grow a high-impact team responsible for the systems that shape how every Valon engineer builds, tests, ships, and operates software. You will treat developer infrastructure as a product: understand the needs of engineering teams, define a clear roadmap, and make the common path fast, safe, observable, and pleasant. Your scope will span internal developer tooling such as local development, test infrastructure, CI/CD, release workflows, monitoring and observability, engineering standards, and AI-enabled tools. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will guide architecture decisions, write code or debug systems when needed, and stay close to the developer experience you are improving. You will also be a people-first leader focused on recruiting, coaching, giving feedback, and helping engineers thrive through 360-degree feedback and continuous development.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a team of engineers focused on developer infrastructure, platform tooling, and internal developer experience; Own technical strategy, planning, and execution for the developer platform, with an emphasis on reliability, security, usability, and measurable productivity gains; Act as a strong technical mentor and hands-on contributor when needed, guiding architecture, writing code, and debugging systems; Partner with engineering leaders and teams across the company to understand friction points and deliver high-leverage improvements; Build effective mechanisms for prioritization, platform adoption, service ownership, and continuous feedback from internal customers; Establish and evolve engineering processes that improve velocity, quality, and operational readiness; Invest in recruiting and developing talent through coaching, mentorship, and ongoing feedback; Promote a high-agency, high-accountability culture with clear communication and pragmatic decision-making

Requirements

6+ years of software engineering experience; 2+ years leading and developing engineering teams; Experience building or operating developer platforms, internal tools, CI/CD systems, test infrastructure, release automation, or observability systems; Strong systems thinking and an understanding of how developer workflows, application architecture, and production infrastructure fit together; Hands-on experience with cloud providers such as AWS or GCP, containerization such as Docker or Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and modern observability stacks; A product mindset and the ability to translate internal customer needs into simple, scalable technical solutions; Track record of leading teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments and aligning partners around a shared roadmap; Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow engineers while fostering a high-performance, feedback-driven team culture; Excellent communication skills and a bias toward action, learning, and continuous improvement

Benefits

Competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity; 401(k) plan; Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits; Free daily lunch and dinner for in-office team members (through Forkable); Pre-tax commuter benefits for public transit, rideshares, and parking; Company-wide orientation, learning and development opportunities, and regular review cycles with 360-degree feedback; Quarterly budgets for team and company outings; Flexible paid time off with no annual limit, sick days, and 11 company holidays; 12 weeks of fully paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents