Platform Engineering Manager/ New York/ Full-Time/ Hybrid
New York, New York
Hybrid
Full Time
$250k - $300k
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, GCP, 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.
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, GCP, 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.