This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Manager, Platform Engineering in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing Platform Engineering team responsible for the infrastructure backbone that supports product development, engineering, and security operations. You will drive platform strategy, operational excellence, and developer efficiency across cloud-native, hybrid, and air-gapped environments. The position combines people leadership with technical ownership, including mentoring engineers, defining Infrastructure as Code standards, and ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable platform services. Working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Cybersecurity teams, you will influence architecture, establish operational metrics, and continuously improve platform performance. The ideal candidate thrives in high-stakes, fast-moving environments, balancing tactical execution with long-term platform strategy.
Accountabilities:
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Platform Engineers, providing direction, removing blockers, and fostering ownership of core platform infrastructure and toolingPartner with Product, Engineering, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure platform services support secure, high-velocity deliveryDefine and enforce standards for Infrastructure as Code, GitOps workflows, service onboarding, and platform releasesOversee platform reliability, observability, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and developer experienceManage operational processes including incident response, post-mortems, runbooks, and continuous improvement of platform operationsInfluence architectural decisions to ensure platform alignment with organizational goals and mission-critical requirementsRequirements:
5–8+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering roles, with 2+ years managing engineersStrong technical expertise with Kubernetes, AWS or multi-cloud environments, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.), and building platform servicesKnowledge of hybrid and air-gapped environments, including compliance, secure operations, and connectivity challengesProven ability to translate high-level requirements into actionable plans while collaborating across cross-functional teamsExperience setting and governing operational metrics, SLOs, and platform delivery measuresExcellent communication skills for conveying technical direction across engineers and stakeholders in multiple time zonesPreferred: proficiency in Python, Go, or TypeScript; GitOps expertise; experience in regulated environments or DoD/DoW projects; relevant certifications (CKA/CKAD, AWS Solutions Architect, Security+)Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance-based incentivesFlexible remote work environment with opportunities to work alongside customers globallyComprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans401(k) savings plan with company matchingProfessional development support, including certifications and training opportunitiesPaid time off, parental leave, and family care benefitsCollaborative, high-performing culture focused on impact, innovation, and continuous learning
