Mechanical Orchard

Director of Engineering – Product Infrastructure, Release Engineering

Mechanical Orchard

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Report to the VP of Engineering, providing strategic direction, product thinking, and cross-functional alignment across Platform, Forward-deployed Engineering, Sales, Security, and Product Management
  • Manage the Product Infrastructure and Release Engineering teams
  • Ensure that the Imogen Platform is designed as a scalable, repeatable, and evolving product surface that accelerates customer adoption and long-term platform success
  • Ensure all of Imogen's components are released and deployable into a diverse set of customer environments, meeting the needs of enterprise customers
  • Turn infrastructure into a first-class product capability, opinionated where possible, flexible where necessary, and aligned with Mechanical Orchard’s modernization strategy and GTM motion

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, or developer tooling
  • Proven track record building infrastructure as a product, incl. deep expertise with deployments in complex enterprise environments (cloud, hybrid, regulated)
  • Strong architectural instincts paired with pragmatic delivery experience
  • Hands-on experience with latest AI coding tools, model capabilities, and industry trends
  • Demonstrated ability to operate cross-functionally across Product Engineering, Product, Forward-deployed Engineering Teams, Sales, and Security
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly around architecture, strategy, and executive alignment
  • The ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver high-quality product experiences on tight timelines
  • A bias for action - you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves, to talk to a customer or to figure out a new way to use AI tools to your advantage
Benefits
  • Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring non-discrimination and harassment-free environment
  • Reasonable accommodation provided for employees with protected disabilities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
infrastructure engineeringplatform engineeringdeveloper toolinginfrastructure as a productdeploymentscloud environmentshybrid environmentsregulated environmentsAI coding toolsarchitectural design
Soft Skills
strategic directioncross-functional alignmentcommunication skillsability to navigate ambiguitydelivery experiencebias for actioncustomer engagementproduct thinkingpragmatic deliveryexecutive alignment