Remote Head of Platform Engineering

Summary

Join Descript as the Head of Platform Engineering to lead and scale the Platform organization, empowering engineering teams to build and deliver exceptional products. This role involves strategic leadership, team development, operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and culture building.

Requirements

• 5+ years of engineering management experience, including leading multiple teams or an engineering organization
• Strong technical background with experience in cloud platforms (GCP preferably), scalable infrastructure, and AI/ML technologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision and roadmap for the Platform organization
• Recruit, mentor, and grow engineering managers and engineers
• Ensure execution across the Platform teams is predictable, reliable, and sustainable
• Work closely with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams to ensure platform initiatives meet internal stakeholders' needs
• Drive innovation within the Platform organization, continually seeking ways to improve infrastructure, tools, and processes

Benefits

• Generous healthcare package
• Catered lunches
• Flexible vacation time