Director, Software Engineering (Infrastructure)

For a leader in the Information Technology space, we are seeking a Director of Software Engineering (Infrastructure) to lead technical work focused on secure, reliable systems and risk-aware execution. This role involves collaborating across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions, influencing architecture, execution quality, and long-term technology capabilities.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team for 24x7 coverage
• Oversee operations center functions and incident response for mission-critical software
• Ensure and maintain high availability (4-9's uptime) across the software
• Manage releases and orchestrate resilient processes for microservices
• Conduct service capacity planning and performance analysis to optimize systems
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure application readiness and scalability from launch
• Implement high-performance practices for uptime, reliability, and security across environments

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of software engineering experience, with 7+ years in a leadership role overseeing 50+ engineers
• 7+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure infrastructure and services
• 5+ years managing and deploying enterprise applications in the cloud
• 3+ years of experience developing CI/CD pipelines and cloud-centric tools
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and dedication to building a diverse and inclusive team

Benefits

• Flexible time off, learning opportunities, and leadership training programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including a 401k match
• Support for various life stages with parental leave and fertility services reimbursement
• Programs for mental health, pet insurance, legal advisory, and financial planning assistance

Pay

$263,800 – $395,600 annually