DroneUp

Director of Platform Engineering

DroneUp

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $200,000 - $230,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive platform engineering strategy aligned with business goals.
  • Serve as the internal "Product Owner" for the platform, focusing on enhancing the developer experience through tooling and automation.
  • Define the technical vision and oversee the design/architecture of scalable, secure platform components and services.
  • Identify, prioritize, and drive platform features and enhancements based on internal customer needs and data.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact and value to the platform.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to define technical initiatives and ensure cross-functional alignment.
  • Communicate platform strategy, progress, and outcomes to executive leadership and stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement in platform engineering processes and foster a collaborative culture.
  • Ensure the consistent application of engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance.
  • Monitor platform performance, reliability, and scalability, proactively addressing challenges.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • Experience as a software engineer is preferred.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading and managing engineering teams in technology-driven environments that move with urgency while prioritizing sustainable practices.
  • Extensive experience in software development, architecture, and technical leadership.
  • Strong understanding of product ownership principles, with the ability to balance technical decisions with business priorities.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud computing, microservices architecture, and modern software development practices.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Ability to adapt to change and lead through ambiguity, while maintaining a focus on results.
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
software developmentarchitecturetechnical leadershipcloud computingmicroservices architectureAgile methodologiesScrumcontinuous integrationcontinuous deliveryengineering best practices
Soft Skills
product ownershipcollaborationcommunicationadaptabilityleadershipstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingresults-orientedteam managementcustomer focus
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree