Director of Technical Platforms and Operations, Material Bank
Office located in Boca Raton, FL
Sample materials marketplace for architecture & design
Open for applications
Sample materials marketplace for architecture & design
201-500 employees
Open for applications
Office located in Boca Raton, FL
201-500 employees
Company mission
To remove the friction that exists when searching and sampling materials.
Role
Who you are
- To succeed, you must have a “Builder” mindset with passion and aptitude for learning new tech, and bring a high sense of ownership, resourcefulness, and be motivated by solving complex challenges
- This role is built for someone who figures things out
- Someone who thrives in complexity and is energized by solving hard, technical problems
- Someone not defined by a specific tech stack; rather, someone adaptable, resourceful, and able to quickly learn new tools and apply them to real-world challenges
- This role is for someone with a strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and bias for action, who takes pride in making systems work better, faster, and more efficiently, whether that’s improving core systems, connecting workflows, or introducing automation and AI-driven solutions
- 10+ Years of Experience across multiple technical domains including infrastructure, DevOps, security, ERP, applications, or logistics systems, with hands on involvement, and a track record of improving efficiency and strengthening system performance
- Experience with orchestration tools, system observability/logging, and end-to-end debugging across infrastructure, application, and operational workflows
- Demonstrated capabilities in most if not all of the following: AWS (VPC, IAM, EC2, S3, CloudWatch), API (REST/JSON), WMS, OMS, ERP integrations, SQL, ETL/data flows, Webhooks, Event-Driven Architecture, CI/CD, Kubernetes (K8s), Networking (DNS, TCP/IP, VPN), and IAM/MFA/SSO systems
- Working knowledge of AI, automation, or similar technologies, with the ability to apply them hands on to solve operational problems
- Strong systems thinker who can connect technology and operations, operate both strategically and in the details, and work effectively with engineering and technical teams
What the job involves
- As the Director, Technical Platforms and Operations, you’ll act as a true partner to the EVP of Engineering, operating as a hands-on technical leader who drives execution across a complex and evolving ecosystem spanning infrastructure, internal systems, logistics, and emerging technologies
- You will deliver across a range of technical and operational initiatives, from problem definition through implementation and ongoing optimization
- This includes leading complex integrations across internal and external platforms, advancing warehouse and logistics capabilities, and driving automation
- You will partner closely with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues and ensure strong outcomes
- Own end-to-end delivery of complex technical initiatives, including system builds, integrations, and continuous optimization
- Identify and implement automation opportunities across systems and physical operations, including evaluating robotics where relevant
- Evaluate, introduce, and scale technologies across AI, infrastructure, and operational systems to improve efficiency and reduce cost
- Support oversight of outsourced external partners and ensure alignment with company standards
- Partner with internal teams and external vendors to drive execution, ensure accountability, and deliver high-quality outcomes
- Strengthen system performance and reliability in partnership with DevOps, and step-in across infrastructure, hardware, and telecom as needed to troubleshoot and unblock work
- Build scalable processes and operating structures, and hire and develop a high-performing, focused technical team over time
Our take
Architecture and design professionals need real-world samples of the materials they intend to work with, and they need to know what they’re picking is the best fit for their project. Historically, there’s been no universal aggregator of all available materials - you’d just have to know who and where to ask. Material Bank is changing this, with a service it describes as being the Expedia of design samples.
Material Bank is the largest materials marketplace for the A&D industry. Offering a wide range of material samples from carpets to hardwoods, all sample orders have next-day delivery availability across Canada and the US, and is always free for design professionals. The company's profit comes from selling spots within its rapidly growing marketplace community to vendors and manufacturers, connecting brands with thousands of vetted design professionals.
It’s an offering with a remarkably tight market fit, demonstrated by its swelling customer base and investment funding. The company has begun its global expansion, having launched in Japan, and it is focusing on growing into the European market through an office in Paris. It is also cementing its success through an M&A strategy, most recently incorporating Architizer's architectural project database into its product.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
24% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
May 2022
$175m
SERIES D
May 2021
$100m
SERIES C
Total funding: $323.2m
Company benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Commuter benefits
- Disability insurance
Company HQ
Boca Raton, FL
Leadership
Adam Sandow
(Founder, CEO & Chairman)Is also CEO and Chairman of SANDOW.
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