Head of Cloud Engineering
Our client is a fast‑growing technology company building modern infrastructure for AI‑driven applications. As the organization scales globally, we're looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead Cloud Engineering teams, strengthen delivery operations, and ensure predictable, high‑quality execution across a rapidly evolving environment.
This role is ideal for an engineering leader who thrives in high‑growth settings, brings clarity to complexity, and knows how to build systems that enable teams to deliver at speed.
Your Impact:
Delivery & Execution
Own delivery predictability and execution for one or more Cloud Engineering teams
Drive planning, prioritization, and alignment in partnership with Tech Leads
Ensure teams operate with focus, clarity, and consistent delivery momentum Engineering Operations
Lead core engineering rituals including planning, onboarding, and execution follow‑up
Use engineering metrics (flow efficiency, cycle time, WIP, DORA) to guide decisions and improve throughput
Reduce delivery friction by addressing dependencies, bottlenecks, and operational noise Team Leadership
Mentor engineers and Tech Leads, fostering ownership, autonomy, and accountability
Strengthen engineering culture, communication, and collaboration during a phase of rapid growth
Support incident operations, follow‑ups, and continuous improvement initiatives Cross‑Functional Alignment
Act as a bridge between Engineering, Product, Customer Support, and other stakeholders
Ensure smooth coordination across teams and alignment on priorities
Help scale processes and systems What background do you bring along
6+ years of experience in software engineering, including 2+ years in engineering management
Strong understanding of modern software delivery and cloud‑native systems
Proven ability to improve delivery predictability and team execution
Experience using metrics to guide decisions and drive process improvements
Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, execution‑oriented mindset Nice to Have
Experience leading platform, infrastructure, or cloud engineering teams
Familiarity with incident management and operational workflows
Background in SaaS, developer tooling, or systems‑level products
Experience in fast‑growing or post‑Series A/B environments
A fast-growing software company specializing in secure networking that develops an open-source, zero-trust networking platform. Their platform is used by thousands of teams worldwide, ranging from homelab users to enterprise IT and security departments. The company's mission is to make advanced network security accessible to every modern organization. They focus on building a product-led growth model that converts open-source and self-serve users into paying customers while serving the DevOps, IT, and security infrastructure markets.
