Head of Platform Engineering - Remote

Overview

This position is for a Head of Platform Engineering in the United States, focusing on modernizing and scaling the core platform.

In Short

• Lead platform engineering teams for infrastructure and internal services.
• Define architectural standards and design scalable APIs.
• Implement event-driven systems for AI-driven workflows.
• Enhance developer experience through tooling and CI/CD.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Establish best practices and guardrails for engineering teams.
• Hire and mentor high-performing engineers.
• Drive modernization towards a modular and API-first architecture.
• Build secure and highly available infrastructure.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in platform engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of API design and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and tooling.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in building scalable and secure infrastructure.
• Strategic thinking and vision for platform modernization.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance long-term vision with immediate execution needs.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a product ecosystem.
• Work in a high-impact environment.
• Collaborative culture with cross-functional teams.
• Mentorship and development opportunities.
• Innovative work on AI-driven workflows.
• Flexible work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Focus on improving developer experience.
• Opportunity to drive architectural innovation.
• Engagement in strategic planning and execution.