Engineering Manager, Platform

Motive

Engineering Manager leading Core Infrastructure and Operations Engineering at Motive. Responsible for managing and mentoring a multi-functional team across SRE, Operations, Data & AI platform.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $229,000 - $315,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading engineering teams and driving platform initiatives that enhance developer velocity and system reliability. Possesses strong domain knowledge in cloud infrastructure and data/ML infrastructure, with a focus on operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration.

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Engineering LeadershipCloud InfrastructureData and ML InfrastructureCross-Functional CollaborationOperational Excellence

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Hard Skills

Platform Systems DevelopmentSystem ScalabilityReliability EngineeringExecution PlanningProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationOwnershipProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Observability ToolsCloud Governance

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Engineering QualityOperational ExcellenceVendor ManagementCost Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and scale a high-performing engineering team responsible for core platform systems used across the company
Define and drive multi-quarter platform initiatives that improve developer velocity, system reliability, and product leverage
Partner closely with product and engineering leaders to evolve the platform as a product, balancing long-term architecture with near-term business needs
Take ambiguous, high-impact problem areas (e.g., system scalability, reliability, platform abstractions) and turn them into clear execution plans
Drive alignment across multiple teams working on complex, interdependent systems including internal platforms, infrastructure as well as cloud governance.
Raise the bar on engineering quality, operational excellence, and execution across the platform organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience as an engineering leader
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Ability to collaborate and work effectively cross functionally with a strong sense of ownership
Experience managing teams of engineers and being responsible for multiple projects concurrently
Very strong domain knowledge in cloud infrastructure, observability
Experience in interfacing with vendors, partners and cost governance
Experience and strong understanding of Data and ML infrastructure.
Experience driving processes and programs to raise the bar and engineering excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits
Paid time off
Sick time off
Short term and long term disability coverage
Life insurance
401k contribution