Platform Engineering Manager/ New York/ Full-Time/ Hybrid

Overview

On Site
250k - 300k
Full Time

Skills

Innovation
Software Development
Reliability Engineering
Software Engineering
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Microsoft Azure
Microservices
Recruiting
Team Leadership
Communication
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Management
FOCUS
Kubernetes
DevOps
Incident Management
Process Engineering
Leadership
People Management
Mentorship
Collaboration
Security Operations
Insurance
FSA
Taxes
SAP BASIS

Job Details

A rapidly scaling tech-forward company is hiring a Platform Engineering Manager to drive and scale its infrastructure strategy. With a mission to deliver exceptional user experiences in the real world through digital innovation, this hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact platform team at the intersection of software development, DevOps, and reliability engineering.

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced engineering leader ready to make a wide-reaching impact. You'll define the company's technical infrastructure strategy, lead a team of talented engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver internal tooling and automation that enable rapid and reliable software delivery.

Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of experience in software engineering, site reliability, or platform/infrastructure roles
Strong background in cloud-native architecture (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure)
Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, and infrastructure-as-code
Experience with microservice-based systems and operational best practices
2+ years of people leadership experience (hiring, mentoring, leading teams)
History of improving reliability, observability, and incident response practices
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams

Desired Skills & Experience
Background implementing SLIs/SLOs and designing fault-tolerant systems
Hands-on experience driving CI/CD pipeline maturity
Proven track record managing tech debt while supporting fast-moving teams
Values-aligned leadership with a focus on team trust, ownership, and high standards

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown
40% Infrastructure Strategy and Automation
30% Kubernetes / IaC / DevOps Tools
20% Observability, Monitoring, and Incident Response
10% Process Development and Cross-Functional Planning

Daily Responsibilities
60% Hands-On Leadership / Technical Oversight
20% People Management & Mentorship
20% Collaboration Across Teams (Product, Security, Operations)

The Offer
Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
13 Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
HSA and FSA Options
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free therapy via SpringHealth, acupuncture, wellness perks
Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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