Engineering Manager, Platform Developer Infrastructure

Summary

Join Valon's growing engineering team as an Engineering Manager to lead Developer Infrastructure efforts. You will manage and grow a team responsible for foundational systems, working with internal developer tooling, and integrating AI tools. The role involves a product management mindset, balancing short-term and long-term goals, and collaborating with various teams. You will guide architecture decisions, write code, and foster a high-performing team culture. This hands-on leadership position requires strong technical skills and experience in infrastructure, platform engineering, and team management. Valon offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• 4+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 1+ years in a tech lead or engineering management role
• Experience working on infrastructure, platform engineering, DevOps, or cloud systems
• Strong systems thinking and understanding of how backend and infrastructure layers interact
• Track record of leading teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow engineers while fostering a high-performance, feedback-driven team culture
• Excellent communication skills and ability to align cross-functional partners around platform strategy
• Hands-on experience with cloud providers (e.g., AWS, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and observability stacks
• A strong product mindset and the ability to translate business problems into scalable technical solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4+ engineers focused on infrastructure, platform tooling, and internal developer experience
• Own technical strategy, planning, and execution for core platform initiatives, with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and security
• Act as a strong technical mentor and hands-on contributor when needed—guiding architecture, writing code, and debugging systems
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations to build infrastructure that unlocks product innovation and operational excellence
• Establish and evolve engineering processes for continuous improvement, velocity, and quality
• Invest in recruiting and developing engineering talent through coaching, mentorship, and ongoing feedback (including 360 feedback)
• Promote a high-agency, high-accountability team culture with a bias for action and clear communication
• Advocate for technical excellence and pragmatic decision-making, grounded in deep system knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Easy-to-create integration tests in code that run in CI
• Online database schema migrations via Vitess
• Ensure web is compatible with our GraphQL schema before deployment, and vice versa

Benefits

• Base Salary Range : $190,000 - $290,000. Base salary is determined by experience, qualifications, and skills
• Equity & Compensation: Competitive salary with meaningful equity and a 401(k) plan
• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax deductions for transportation, rideshare, and parking
• Growth & Development: Onboarding, career development, and 360° feedback cycles
• Team Culture: Quarterly budgets for team activities, swag, dinners, and more
• Time Off: Flexible PTO, sick days, and 11 company holidays
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks fully paid leave for all new parents