Director, Core Infrastructure Engineering

What you'll do

• Design and implement architectures for scalable, high-throughput distributed systems using data plane platforms.
• Oversee the development of fault-tolerant systems featuring redundancy, replication, and automatic failover mechanisms.
• Establish standards for system reliability including load-shedding, rate-limiting, and SLO-aligned durability.
• Direct the creation of complex dashboards and telemetry to proactively monitor system health and performance.
• Lead incident management and root cause investigations while ensuring zero customer maintenance windows.
• Provide strategic guidance on security measures such as encryption, access controls, and compliance documentation.
• Drive automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for seamless patching and updates at scale.
• Manage multiple teams by overseeing project timelines, resource allocation, and professional development.

What we're looking for

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience leading multiple teams in the architecture and delivery of scalable distributed systems.
• Expertise in high-throughput, large-scale data processing and infrastructure automation (IaC).
• Ability to design fault-tolerant architectures with redundancy, replication, and automatic failover.
• Proficiency in implementing security measures including encryption, access controls, and compliance documentation.
• Experience managing complex projects, including monitoring timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and mentor team members on technical skills.
• Ability to manage incident response, root cause analysis, and proactive system health monitoring.