Platform Engineering Manager, Redpanda Data

• 7+ years of experience in software development and delivery in a company delivering an enterprise SaaS
• 2+ years of experience managing a team of individual contributors/software developers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering complex software projects on time and within budget
• Strong technical background with expertise in system-level testing, quality infrastructure, and/or CI/CD frameworks
• Experience in leading and managing cross-functional engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
• Comfort working with a 100% distributed engineering team collaborating on GitHub, JIRA, Slack, and video meetings

Desirable

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team of test and development engineers to help shape the future of our build platform and testing infrastructure
• The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong technical and people leadership skills to drive innovation, ensure scalability, and deliver high-quality software solutions that align with our company's objectives
• Passionate about world-class software development and the value it provides
• Excited to roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to deliver objective results
• Eager to thrive with the thrill and ethos of a fast growing startup
• Accountable and bring a sense of ownership and are self-driven
• Lead the implementation of best practices for software development, quality assurance, and testing to maintain high standards of software excellence and reliability
• Provide strategic direction and vision for the platform software team, aligning development goals with the company's objectives and long-term roadmap
• Oversee the design, architecture, and development of scalable, reliable, and efficient platform software solutions
• Make sure the team is empowered and can demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and belonging
• Motivate and enable the team to contribute towards organizational success
• Give frequent and actionable feedback to support your team’s personal development
• Create an environment where the team is aligned with company goals, and decision-making is done collaboratively
• Continuously strive to improve how the team works and measure outcomes
• Actively attract, hire, and retain talent to grow and develop the team
• Mentor team members and collaborate with them on personal and career growth
• Identify difficult and/or systemic challenges and impediments to the attention of your manager with potential solutions
• Actively discuss strategic topics with peers and Directors to help shape engineering’s environment
• Track progress, assess risks, and actively communicate contingency and mitigation plans for the team
• Drive evaluation and management of team members’ performance
• Manage execution of projects and key deliverables that the team is responsible and accountable for