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Airbyte

Engineering Manager, Platform

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$217K - $260K/yr

As an Engineering Manager on the Platform team, you'll lead the engineers responsible for cloud infrastructure, deployment systems, CI/CD, observability, reliability, and the internal tooling that ...

Airbyte

Engineering Manager, Platform

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

As an Engineering Manager on the Platform team, you'll lead the engineers responsible for cloud infrastructure, deployment systems, CI/CD, observability, reliability, and the internal tooling that ...

Jobtailor

Engineering Manager, Platform

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

* Lead, manage, and develop a team of platform and backend engineers * Own execution and delivery across Platform projects * Set priorities, break down ambiguous projects, and move projects from design ...

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Abbott

Senior Manager, Platform Engineering

Alameda, CA · On-site

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Platform Engineering. You are a platform engineer at heart who has grown into leadership and can engage meaningfully in architecture decisions, jump into an incident ...

Abbott

Senior Manager, Platform Engineering

Alameda, CA · On-site

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Platform Engineering. You are a platform engineer at heart who has grown into leadership and can engage meaningfully in architecture decisions, jump into an incident ...

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What is a platform engineering manager?

Platform Engineering Managers are technology leaders responsible for overseeing teams that build and maintain the foundational systems and infrastructure used by software development and operations teams. They ensure that platforms are scalable, reliable, and efficient, enabling other engineers to develop, deploy, and operate applications seamlessly. Their role includes managing team members, coordinating with stakeholders, setting technical direction, and ensuring best practices in automation, security, and cloud infrastructure. They often bridge the gap between development and operations to foster a DevOps culture.

How does a platform engineering manager typically collaborate with software development and operations teams?

A Platform Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between software development and operations teams. They work closely with developers to understand application requirements and with operations to ensure scalability, reliability, and security of the infrastructure. Regular collaboration includes overseeing the design and implementation of platform tools, facilitating communication during incident responses, and aligning platform capabilities with business needs. This cross-functional teamwork ensures that the platform supports efficient and reliable software delivery across the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a platform engineering manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Platform Engineering Manager, you need a strong background in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and experience leading technical teams, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, along with certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, is highly valued. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you motivate teams and coordinate complex projects. These skills and qualities are crucial for building robust, scalable platforms and ensuring team alignment with organizational goals.

What is the difference between Platform Engineering Manager vs DevOps Engineer?

AspectPlatform Engineering ManagerDevOps Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, relevant certificationsBachelor's in CS or related, certifications like AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages platform development, strategic planningImplements CI/CD pipelines, automates deployment, supports infrastructure
Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, cloud providers, large enterprisesCommon in startups, tech firms, cloud services

The Platform Engineering Manager oversees the development and maintenance of platform infrastructure, focusing on team leadership and strategic planning. In contrast, the DevOps Engineer primarily implements automation, CI/CD pipelines, and supports deployment processes. While both roles require technical expertise and familiarity with cloud and automation tools, the manager has a broader leadership role, whereas the engineer focuses on operational tasks.

What cities in California are hiring for Platform Engineering Manager jobs?

Cities in California with the most Platform Engineering Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Platform Engineering Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution.

Engineering Manager, Platform Engineering

San Ramon, CA • On-site

ALO
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$188K - $235K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an Engineering Manager, Platform Engineering to lead teams responsible for building and operating the core platforms, cloud infrastructure, and developer tooling that power a high-scale, high-availability eCommerce ecosystem.

This role combines technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration. You will help shape platform strategy, guide architectural decisions, and enable engineering teams to deliver reliable systems safely and efficiently. While primarily a leadership role, this position values hands-on technical engagement to stay close to the systems and challenges teams face.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve the platform engineering strategy, setting technical direction and multi-quarter roadmaps aligned with product and business priorities.
  • Lead cloud and infrastructure engineering, including compute, networking, storage, and infrastructure as code, with a focus on scalability, reliability, security, and cost awareness.
  • Guide platform architecture and critical technical decisions, ensuring systems are resilient, maintainable, and capable of supporting future growth.
  • Own DevOps and CI/CD practices, improving build, test, deployment, and release workflows through automation and continuous improvement.
  • Anticipate and address systemic risks, proactively identifying and resolving platform issues before they impact reliability, performance, or security.
  • Build and maintain shared platforms and developer tooling, enabling application teams to safely operate and evolve systems at scale.
  • Strengthen observability and operational practices, including monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident response to support operational readiness.
  • Partner closely with product, architecture, security, and application teams, aligning priorities, managing tradeoffs, and communicating risks and dependencies.
  • Lead and develop cross platform engineering teams, providing mentorship, clear priorities, and an inclusive, collaborative environment that supports growth and delivery.
  • Participate in hiring and team development, helping build and sustain a strong engineering culture.

Qualifications

  • 7+ Years of professional experience in software engineering with a focus on platform, infrastructure, or DevOps
  • 3+ years of experience in an engineering management or technical leadership role
  • 7+ years of experience and knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar)
  • Experience with distributed systems, containerization, orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code
  • Experience owning or supporting CI/CD pipelines and automation
  • Ability to lead architectural discussions and make data-informed technical decisions
  • Strong communication skills and experience collaborating across teams

Preferred

  • Experience supporting high-scale or consumer-facing platforms
  • Background in Java/JVM-based systems and cloud-native architectures
  • Experience with multi-region or multi-cloud environments
  • Familiarity with open-source technologies and ecosystems
  • Experience building or operating internal platforms or developer experience tooling
  • Knowledge of observability, reliability, and service ownership practices

The base salary range for this position is $188,000-$235,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company's total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

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