Remote Manager, Cloud Engineering

Summary

Join EasyPost, a YC unicorn, as Manager, Cloud Engineering to oversee cloud infrastructure development, deployment, and optimization, ensuring seamless scalability, performance, and security. This role will align with other leaders on strategic direction and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field
• 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on managing teams and cloud infrastructure at scale
• Extensive experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security best practices
• Proficiency with cloud automation tools and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration technologies, with specific experience providing a managed Kubernetes service
• Solid understanding of DevOps and SRE principles, with experience in CI/CD, monitoring, and incident response
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to guide and mentor cloud engineering teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Cloud Engineering team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to cloud engineers across various levels
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure solutions in AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud architecture strategies that align with business goals and drive innovation
• Oversee the deployment and management of cloud services, ensuring continuous monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of performance, cost, and security
• Develop and evangelize cloud architecture best practices, policies, and governance frameworks
• Foster a culture of operational excellence through technical leadership, advocating for performance improvements and infrastructure scalability
• Drive automation efforts for cloud deployment, configuration management, and monitoring to enhance operational efficiency
• Implement security and compliance measures to safeguard cloud environments, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Manage the capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery processes for cloud infrastructure
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation
• Partner with key stakeholders to manage cloud-related budgets, timelines, and resource allocation

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Competitive compensation package and equity
• 401(k) match
• Monthly work from home stipend of $50 net
• Flexible work schedule and paid time off