Manager, Platform Engineering

Natera

Manager of Platform Engineering overseeing Natera's cloud infrastructure and teams. Leading strategic initiatives in Cloud, Orchestration, and Kafka ecosystems to support innovative projects.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $138,700 - $173,350 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudKafkaKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Natera’s infrastructure as the Manager of Platform Engineering.
Oversee Cloud Engineering, Orchestration and Kafka workstreams.
Define and execute the roadmap for Cloud, Orchestration, and Kafka ecosystems.
Ensure high internal satisfaction by treating the platform as a world-class product.
Manage and mentor a high-performing team of engineers.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in Cloud, Platform, or Infrastructure Engineering.
2-3 years in a leadership role managing high-performing teams.
Proven track record of treating infrastructure as a product.
Deep expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
Expert-level knowledge of Kafka/MSK and orchestration services.
Practical experience in applying AI techniques to streamline operational workflows.
Self-sufficient and comfortable with ambiguity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families.
Fertility care benefits.
Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
401k benefits.
Commuter benefits.
Generous employee referral program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cloud EngineeringInfrastructure EngineeringAWSKubernetesTerraformKafkaMSKOrchestration servicesAI techniquesOperational workflows

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCross-functional collaborationSelf-sufficiencyComfort with ambiguity