Director, Platform Engineering & Infrastructure

Harmattan-AI; Paris; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan-AI in Paris is seeking a Director of Engineering for Infrastructure. This pivotal management role aims to standardize engineering excellence and support senior leadership by building high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, proven leadership in platform engineering, and a commitment to autonomous defense systems. You'll oversee recruitment, mentor engineers, and contribute to organizational strategy, ensuring your team has the best resources to succeed.

Qualifications

• A strong academic record in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous management experience with a successful transition from an IC role.
• Direct experience leading a platform-engineering team at a hardware-plus-software company.
• Willingness to engage with the technical aspects while managing.
• Exceptional soft skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance reviews and career growth for engineers.
• Oversee the recruitment process to build an effective engineering team.
• Develop standard work processes across CI/CD and developer tooling.
• Audit and improve internal tooling to ensure best resources.
• Contribute to the organizational structure for optimal delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in CI/CD

Process standardization

Recruitment

Communication

Education

Strong academic record in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

CI/CD tools

Internal developer tools

Job description

Harmattan-AI in Paris is seeking a Director of Engineering for Infrastructure. This pivotal management role aims to standardize engineering excellence and support senior leadership by building high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, proven leadership in platform engineering, and a commitment to autonomous defense systems. You'll oversee recruitment, mentor engineers, and contribute to organizational strategy, ensuring your team has the best resources to succeed.