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Tithely

Senior Platform Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site +1

$125K - $145K/yr

Working closely with the Platform Engineering Manager and engineering teams, you'll help build secure, scalable infrastructure that empowers churches to stay connected, engaged, and supported in ...

Tithely

Senior Platform Engineer

Nashville, TN · Remote

$125K - $145K/yr

Working closely with the Platform Engineering Manager and engineering teams, you'll help build secure, scalable infrastructure that empowers churches to stay connected, engaged, and supported in ...

Brooksource

Platform Engineer

Franklin, TN · On-site

$85 - $95/hr

Manage platform CI/CD, environments, and reliability * Support onboarding of new domains and data products Core Skills & Experience * Cloud and platform engineering * Data platform architecture

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NxT Level

Engineering Manager

Nashville, TN · Remote

$185K - $195K/yr

Engineering Manager I (Player/Coach, Full Stack) Location: Remote Compensation: $185,000 - $195,000 ... Google Cloud Platform (GCP) What You'll Do * Lead delivery with strong technical judgment ...

NxT Level

Engineering Manager

Nashville, TN · Remote

$185K - $195K/yr

Engineering Manager I (Player/Coach, Full Stack) Location: Remote Compensation: $185,000 - $195,000 ... Google Cloud Platform (GCP) What You'll Do * Lead delivery with strong technical judgment ...

NxT Level

Engineering Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

$185K - $195K/yr

Engineering Manager I (Player/Coach, Full Stack) Location: Remote Compensation: $185,000 - $195,000 ... Google Cloud Platform (GCP) What You'll Do * Lead delivery with strong technical judgment ...

Ware Malcomb

Civil Engineering Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

As Civil Engineering Manager, you will also be responsible for nurturing a positive, team-oriented ... while benefiting from the platform, resources and support provided by an international ...

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What are Platform Engineering Managers?

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.

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 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.

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.
Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Cubic Corporation

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Business Unit:
Cubic Transportation Systems
Company Details:
When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.
We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.
Job Details:
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of Software Engineering for ITS, the Software Engineering Manager is accountable for the end-to-end engineering leadership of the SynchroStudio and SPM product lines. This role serves as a people manager and technical leader, responsible for shaping engineering strategy, ensuring product quality, and delivering on-time and within budget commitments. The Manager will directly oversee technical leads, guide long-term product architecture, and ensure alignment with the broader ITS platform direction. The Software Engineering Manager plays a key role in driving engineering excellence, and ensuring both product teams operate with consistency, transparency, and predictable delivery.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the engineering teams for SynchroStudio and SPM, including technical leads, software engineers, and cross-functional contributors. Contributes to budget planning, staffing plans, and resource allocation across product teams. Ensure engineering deliverables meet committed timelines, quality expectations, and scope objectives. Set and maintain the technical vision for SynchroStudio and SPM, ensuring alignment with the ITS platform strategy. Oversee architectural decisions, technical designs, and engineering patterns across both product lines. Provide technical oversight and ensure solutions meet scalability, quality, security, and maintainability standards Partner closely with Product Management to plan roadmaps, define scope, and translate product goals into actionable engineering work Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, agile development processes, and quality standards Establish consistent sprint ceremonies, reporting expectations, and performance metrics across all teams. Coordinate with UX/UI, QA, DevOps, and Platform Engineering to ensure consistency and alignment across the product ecosystem. Conduct routine performance evaluations, provide coaching and feedback, and support long-term career development. Communicate engineering progress, risks, and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Represent SynchroStudio and SPM engineering in planning discussions, steering committees, and cross-organizational forums
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, including significant time leading teams in an agile environment.
  • Demonstrated success managing engineering managers or technical leads.
  • Experience with modern cloud platforms (AWS preferred), distributed architectures, and scalable enterprise applications.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across both technical and non-technical groups.
  • Experience coordinating global teams or third-party engineering partners is a plus.

Cubic Pay Range:
*Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market.
The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Worker Type:
Employee

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