Job Title
Software Engineering Manager Database Platform
Company Overview
For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineering Manager Database Platform to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space. You’ll build and maintain systems that power mission-critical Consumer Technology workflows. You’ll collaborate with product and peers to design clean, scalable solutions. This role values craftsmanship, impact, and ownership.
Location
Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation
$196,000 – $207,000 annually.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute the strategy for company's managed database platform
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 engineers fostering a culture of inclusion and ownership
- Design and operate scalable, multi-tenant database services meeting high performance and availability
- Automate provisioning, version management, and disaster recovery using infrastructure-as-code
- Collaborate to modernize legacy systems and facilitate safe API and access migrations
- Optimize database service costs through size and configuration management
- Establish best practices for observability, testing, and CI/CD across all database products
Qualifications
- 8+ years in software/infrastructure engineering; 2+ years in managerial roles
- 5+ years managing production database platforms at scale
- Experience with AWS or GCP and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform
- Expertise in high availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning of databases
- Hands-on operational experience of always-on systems with defined SLAs
- Security experience in regulated environments, including RBAC and audit logging
- Proven track record of delivering platform roadmaps and cross-functional initiatives
Benefits
- Flexible work environment with remote options
- Inclusive team culture focused on growth and mentorship
- Opportunity to work with high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment
- Access to career development and advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package for health and wellness
- Participation in equity grant program and annual refresh grants
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
