Platform Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Spreedly as a Software Engineering Manager and lead a team building and maintaining core platform services for our leading Open Payments Platform. You will define and track KPIs, oversee the design and implementation of mission-critical software, and support developer experience. This role requires strong engineering management experience, expertise in relevant technologies, and a passion for mentoring. Spreedly offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Engineering Management experience, leading platform engineering teams in high-growth environments
• Proven experience building and scaling core platform services
• Deep understanding of modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps) and how they apply to platform engineering
• Hands-on experience with relevant technologies such as Ruby, CockroachDB, Kafka, Kubernetes, Terraform, and/or AWS
• Ability to set technical direction, manage trade-offs, and ensure execution aligns with company objectives
• Experience collaborating across teams, translating complex technical concepts into actionable strategies for leadership, engineers, and stakeholders
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent, ensuring both team success and individual growth

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of engineers responsible for Spreedly’s core platform services and data pipelines
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to platform reliability, security, and efficiency
• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of mission-critical software services, ensuring high availability and scalability
• Support developer experience by improving internal tooling, automation, and observability across platform services
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture, mentoring engineers and helping them grow in their careers
• Partner cross-functionally with Security, Product, and Infrastructure teams to align technical decisions with business objectives

Benefits

• Competitive salary + Equity
• Outstanding Medical and Dental benefits, including 100% employer-paid options
• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance
• Optional vision and supplemental insurance options, and various Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Open Paid Time Off policy + 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• Matching 401(k) plan (5% up to $5,000 yearly)
• Monthly home working/digital lifestyle stipend, new MacBook, and one-time accessory reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning subscription
• Access to company-paid professional coaching service
• Visits to HQ in Durham, North Carolina for remote employees