VP of Engineering – Platform & Operations

Wonder

VP leading multi-cloud platform, infrastructure, logistics, and developer tooling for Wonder’s food delivery ecosystem. Driving reliability, consolidation, modernization, and productivity across Wonder, Grubhub, and Blue Apron.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $345,000 - $404,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading platform and infrastructure engineering, with a focus on multi-cloud environments, developer productivity, and operational maturity. Proven ability to drive technical strategy, optimize costs, and build high-performing teams in fast-paced settings.

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Multi-Cloud Platform ManagementKubernetes/AKS ExpertiseDeveloper Productivity ImprovementLogistics Platform EngineeringInfrastructure Cost Optimization

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Hard Skills

Cloud InfrastructureContainer OrchestrationObservability StacksSRE PracticesCI/CDAI-First EngineeringHigh-Availability Production PlatformsProduction EnvironmentsDeveloper Experience ToolchainLogistics and Dispatch Systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam BuildingHigh-Trust Organization DevelopmentCross-Cultural CollaborationOperational Scale Management

Tools & Technologies

AzureGCPAWSKafkaRedisSalesforcePost-Purchase Automation ToolsCare ToolingInternal Developer PlatformsFrontend Design Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Computer EngineeringSTEM Discipline Equivalent Experience

Industry Keywords

Platform EngineeringInfrastructure EngineeringReal-Time DispatchIPO-Level Operational MaturityAcquisition-Heavy Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaKubernetesRedis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Wonder's Platform & Operations Engineering organization, reporting to the CTO
Own platform technical strategy and execution across cloud infrastructure, developer tools, frontend platform, care technology, merchant operations systems, and logistics and dispatch
Own the multi-cloud platform across Azure, GCP, and AWS, including consolidation, simplification, and modernization
Lead container orchestration and foundational systems including AKS, Kafka, Redis, networking, and reliability engineering
Drive observability and SRE capabilities across all brands and workloads
Own cloud and software cost management and infrastructure cost optimization
Own the courier/driver marketplace platform, ETA systems, and fulfillment orchestration
Ensure logistics infrastructure supports real-time dispatch at operational scale across Wonder and Grubhub delivery surfaces
Build and run AI-first engineering tooling and capabilities
Own CI/CD, developer experience toolchain, and internal platform tooling
Build and operate the developer platform that enables engineering velocity across Wonder Group
Drive measurable improvements in developer productivity
Own shared frontend components and design systems across Wonder, Blue Apron, and Grubhub
Own CX operations technology, post-purchase automation, care tooling, and AI-first chat and voice automation
Own merchant platform, POS integrations, Grubhub for Restaurants, reporting, and Salesforce customer lifecycle management
Recruit senior infrastructure and platform engineers and build a high-trust, high-output organization
Prepare infrastructure and platforms for IPO-level operational maturity and audit readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of engineering experience
4+ years leading infrastructure or platform engineering organizations at Senior Director level
Track record of owning high-availability production platforms at scale
Deep experience with Azure, GCP, and AWS in production environments
Strong expertise in Kubernetes/AKS, Kafka, observability stacks, and SRE practices
Experience leading logistics or real-time dispatch platform engineering is a strong advantage
Track record of improving developer productivity and building internal developer platforms
Ability to recruit senior infrastructure and platform engineers and build a high-trust, high-output organization
Comfortable operating across engineering cultures in a fast-moving, acquisition-heavy environment
Experience preparing infrastructure and platforms for IPO-level operational maturity and audit readiness
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant STEM discipline—or equivalent practical experience leading complex engineering organizations at scale
Wonder does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package with equity
401(k)
Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans
Company paid short and long term disability coverage
Paid time off including flexible time off for exempt employees
Paid vacation for non-exempt employees
Paid sick leave in compliance with applicable law
Paid parental leave
Discounted meals
Exclusive perks across the Wonder family of brands
In-person collaboration and connection opportunities