Manager Platform Engineering
WFA Digital Insight
Demand for skilled platform engineers has surged, with remote work options becoming the new norm. As companies like Natera adopt a 'Platform as a Product' philosophy, the need for experts who can balance speed with enterprise-grade security is on the rise. With the global cloud engineering market expected to grow exponentially, professionals with 8+ years of experience in cloud and platform engineering are in high demand. Natera's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction makes this role stand out, and candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical expertise and leadership skills. Before applying, it's essential to understand the company's vision and the role's requirements, including the ability to work with elite engineers and drive customer success.
Job Description
About the Role
The Manager of Platform Engineering at Natera will be responsible for leading the company's cloud ecosystem, overseeing three critical high-performing workstreams: Cloud Engineering, Orchestration, and Kafka. This role is not just about managing a team; it's about being the Product Manager of Natera's internal developer platform. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to define the roadmap, align stakeholders, and lead their team to execute on a vision that directly impacts the company's ability to innovate at scale.As a key member of the engineering team, the Manager of Platform Engineering will work closely with the Director of Platform Engineering to ensure the cloud environment supports workloads effortlessly and provides a seamless, self-service experience for internal developers. The role requires a deep understanding of cloud and platform engineering, as well as the ability to treat internal developers as customers, seeking to understand their friction points and delivering solutions that balance speed with enterprise-grade guardrails.
Natera operates with a 'Platform as a Product' philosophy, which means the Manager of Platform Engineering will be responsible for ensuring that the internal developer platform is world-class and provides a seamless experience for all engineering teams. This approach requires a customer-centric mindset, a deep understanding of the company's technical debt, and the ability to drive customer success.
What You Will Do
- Define the multi-year roadmap for Natera's Cloud, Orchestration, and Kafka ecosystems
- Align technical debt and prioritize projects accordingly
- Lead a high-performing team of elite engineers, including Staff-level experts
- Oversee the cloud engineering, orchestration, and Kafka workstreams
- Develop and execute a strategy to achieve high internal satisfaction scores
- Treat the platform as a product, seeking to understand internal developers' friction points and delivering solutions
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to align on vision and roadmap
- Drive customer success by delivering a seamless, self-service experience for internal developers
- Ensure the cloud environment supports workloads effortlessly and provides a scalable solution
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the company's technical debt and prioritize projects accordingly
What We Are Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in Cloud/Platform/Infrastructure Engineering
- Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering complex projects
- Deep understanding of cloud engineering, orchestration, and Kafka
- Experience with cloud-native technologies and containerization
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to treat internal developers as customers and deliver a seamless experience
- Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems
- Strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance in cloud environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Nice to Have
- Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
- Experience with cloud cost optimization and financial management
- Certification in cloud engineering or related field
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a high-performing team of elite engineers
- Autonomy to define the roadmap and lead the team
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development opportunities and training
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Generous PTO and holiday package
- Remote stipend and home office setup support
How to Stand Out
- Be prepared to showcase your technical expertise in cloud engineering, orchestration, and Kafka, and provide examples of how you've driven customer success in previous roles.
- Highlight your experience in leading high-performing teams and delivering complex projects, and explain how you've handled technical debt and prioritized projects.
- Emphasize your ability to treat internal developers as customers and deliver a seamless experience, and provide examples of how you've done this in previous roles.
- Make sure to research Natera's company culture and values, and be prepared to explain why you're a good fit for the organization.
- Don't forget to include the word LAUDABLY and tag RMTI5LjEyMS40MC4xNg== in your application to show you've read the job post completely.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems, and explain how you've handled security, compliance, and governance in cloud environments.
- Consider including a portfolio or examples of your work, such as architecture diagrams or code snippets, to demonstrate your technical skills and experience.
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