Director – Platform & Infrastructure

ShiftKey

Director of Platform & Infrastructure leading modern infrastructure initiatives for ShiftKey's SaaS and Marketplace engineering teams. Collaborating with distributed teams across various regions and time zones.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical teams and driving infrastructure modernization initiatives, with a strong focus on cloud migration, reliability, and operational resilience. Proven ability to translate platform strategy into actionable roadmaps while fostering a people-first leadership approach.

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Cloud Provider ExperienceInfrastructure AutomationCI/CD PracticesTeam LeadershipDisaster Recovery

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure ModernizationCloud MigrationReliability EngineeringDeployment PracticesOperational Resilience

Soft Skills

People-First LeadershipTeam GrowthHands-On SupportCross-Regional Team Leadership

Industry Keywords

Product-Driven Technology CompanyDistributed PlatformEngineering Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow a distributed platform and infrastructure organization, staying hands-on with the team when issues arise.
Drive infrastructure modernization and cloud migration initiatives, including moving services to managed cloud offerings.
Own reliability, deployment, and disaster recovery practices across the organization's core environments.
Set engineering standards for infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and operational resilience.
Partner with engineering and senior leadership to translate platform strategy into practical roadmaps.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience leading technical or engineering teams.
Strong hands-on experience with a major cloud provider and modern infrastructure practices.
A track record leading and developing teams, including through incidents and high-pressure situations.
Experience working in a product-driven technology company.
Comfort leading distributed, cross-regional teams.
A direct, people-first leadership style focused on team growth and hands-on support.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive and collaborative work environment where all voices are valued.
Hybrid-friendly office spaces designed to be fun and engaging.
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
Benefits begin on your first day.
Generous PTO and company-paid holidays, including flexible floating holidays.
100% 401(k) employer match up to 6%.
Paid parental leave.
Wellness support, including access to mental health resources.