Platform Engineering Manager (Cloud Infrastructure)

Join Garner as a Platform Engineering Manager, where you will lead the Cloud Infrastructure Squad and be responsible for the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud infrastructure on AWS. You will define and execute the technical roadmap, lead a high-performing team of infrastructure engineers, and partner closely with product engineering, data engineering, and security teams. This role offers flexible PTO, hybrid and remote work options, and a variety of social programs beyond work hours.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of infrastructure engineers, setting clear expectations and providing rigorous feedback.
• Own the reliability, performance, and security of Garner’s cloud infrastructure on AWS, serving as the accountable party for platform uptime.
• Define and execute the technical roadmap for the cloud infrastructure squad, prioritizing investments across various technologies.
• Deep expertise with AWS and modern infrastructure tooling, including Kubernetes, Terraform, and at least a working familiarity with Istio, Postgres, and NATS
• Sound judgment in balancing engineering velocity with reliability and security, knowing when to slow down or speed up and the skill to cut through complexity and ambiguity
• A desire to be a part of a high-performing, mission-driven team that operates with intense urgency, a strong sense of individual accountability, and a commitment to authentic feedback
• 5+ years of hands-on cloud infrastructure or platform engineering experience, with at least 2 years in an engineering management role leading cloud-based infrastructure teams
• Excellent cross-functional communication, articulating technical tradeoffs clearly to engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders alike, while holding stakeholders accountable with clarity and directness
• Strong people management skills with the ability to hire great engineers, deliver candid developmental feedback, and build a culture of ownership and high standards
• A track record of building and scaling reliable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud platforms, including experience setting and managing SLOs/SLAs and driving incident response processes