Director of Platform Engineering - Remote

Overview

As the Director of Platform Engineering at Babylist, you will be a key leader responsible for the foundational technology that powers our growth, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and empower engineers to innovate quickly.

In Short

• Lead platform engineering, developer experience, and security teams.
• Define and communicate platform strategy for future business needs.
• Build a world-class developer experience with tooling and automated workflows.
• Drive data-driven decisions with comprehensive monitoring and observability.
• Recruit and mentor high-performing teams.
• 8-10+ years of experience in platform engineering and security.
• Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and security best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence decisions.
• Work in a remote-first environment with a focus on work/life balance.
• Enjoy competitive pay and benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience in platform engineering and security.
• 4+ years in a leadership role at a high-growth technology company.
• Hands-on experience with modern cloud infrastructure and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of security compliance for customer-facing applications.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Support for remote work setup and tools.
• Positive impact through the products we build.
• Work/life balance with a sustainable pace.
• Exceptional management and career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.