Engineering Manager, Infrastructure

SentryUSAFull Time2w ago$220,000 - $300,000 USD

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Job description

About the role

At Sentry, our mission is to empower developers to address software challenges before they affect end-users. The Infrastructure Engineering team plays a role in ensuring that Sentry's operations remain efficient and secure for all engineering teams. This position involves leading a dedicated team responsible for creating the foundational internal platforms, configuration systems, and traffic management solutions that allow product engineers to scale their services effectively.

Key facts

Location: USA

Engagement: Full-time

Compensation: $220,000 - $300,000 USD annual salary

Workplace: Hybrid

What you'll do

Lead a team of engineers focused on developing internal control platforms that are critical for the safe operation of services across Sentry.
Enhance the Infrastructure Engineering platform, which includes managing configurations, directing traffic, and controlling environments.
Set the technical vision for the team, influencing the design of APIs, internal tools, and automation frameworks.
Foster the professional growth of engineers through mentorship, coaching, and support for career advancement.
Build and maintain a high-performing, inclusive team culture that emphasizes ownership, continuous learning, and successful delivery of projects.
Collaborate closely with Production Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and Developer Infrastructure teams to ensure consistent operational tooling across the organization.
Manage the reliability, adoption, and strategic roadmap of the tools developed by the team, advocating for technical excellence and sound decision-making practices.
Engage with cross-functional teams to align priorities and ensure that infrastructure, platform, and product objectives are met.
Drive initiatives that enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of internal systems, contributing to Sentry's long-term success.
Participate in strategic planning and resource allocation to support the team's goals and objectives.
Evaluate and implement new technologies and methodologies to improve team performance and service reliability.
Act as a liaison between engineering teams and upper management, communicating progress and challenges effectively.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on internal tooling, infrastructure automation, platform engineering, or distributed systems.
At least 4 years of experience in engineering management, demonstrating success in team development and leadership.
Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Engineering Manager, with a track record of guiding the architecture and long-term evolution of internal control platforms or similar systems.
Strong backend or full-stack engineering capabilities, particularly with proficiency in Python.
Experience in leading and delivering multi-year engineering projects in a leadership or technical leadership role.
Ability to navigate across organizational boundaries, aligning priorities between infrastructure, platform, and product teams effectively.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.

Nice to have

Familiarity with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Experience with infrastructure as code tools, particularly Terraform.
Understanding of cloud service providers and their offerings (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
Previous experience in a startup environment or fast-paced tech company.
Knowledge of best practices in DevOps and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) methodologies.

Skills & tools

Proficient in Python programming language.
Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
Familiarity with Terraform for infrastructure management.
Strong systems thinking ability to abstract and simplify complex infrastructure challenges.
Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools to ensure system reliability and performance.
Understanding of network protocols and security best practices.

Practical notes

This position is based in San Francisco, California, and offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for a blend of remote and in-office work. The salary range for this role is competitive, reflecting the importance of the position within the company and the expertise required. Sentry is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We also provide support for visa sponsorship for qualified candidates.