Engineering Manager – Platform, Cloud Infrastructure

Job Description:

• Lead a team of 5+ engineers focused on infrastructure and platform tooling.
• Own technical strategy, planning, and execution for core platform initiatives, with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and security.
• Act as a strong technical mentor and hands-on contributor when needed—guiding architecture, writing code, and debugging systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations to build infrastructure that unlocks product innovation and operational excellence.
• Establish and evolve engineering processes for continuous improvement, velocity, and quality.
• Invest in recruiting and developing engineering talent through coaching, mentorship, and ongoing feedback (including 360 feedback).
• Promote a high-agency, high-accountability team culture with a bias for action and clear communication.
• Advocate for technical excellence and pragmatic decision-making, grounded in deep system knowledge.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 1+ years in a tech lead or engineering management role.
• Experience working on infrastructure, platform engineering, DevOps, or cloud systems.
• Strong systems thinking and understanding of how backend and infrastructure layers interact.
• Track record of leading teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow engineers while fostering a high-performance, feedback-driven team culture.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to align cross-functional partners around platform strategy.
• Hands-on experience with cloud providers (e.g., AWS, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and distributed systems.
• A strong product mindset and the ability to translate business problems into scalable technical solutions.

Benefits:

• Base Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000. Base salary is determined by experience, qualifications, and skills.
• Equity & Compensation: Competitive salary with meaningful equity and a 401(k) plan.
• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax deductions for transportation, rideshare, and parking.
• Growth & Development: Onboarding, career development, and 360° feedback cycles.
• Team Culture: Quarterly budgets for team activities, swag, dinners, and more.
• Time Off: Flexible PTO, sick days, and 11 company holidays.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks fully paid leave for all new parents.