Head of Platform Engineering & Infrastructure

Harmattan AI; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan AI in Paris is seeking a Director of Engineering for Infrastructure to elevate teams and standardise engineering practices. In this role, you will manage performance reviews, oversee recruitment, and enhance internal tooling to support engineering excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Computer Science or Engineering, with proven leadership experience in platform-engineering. This high-impact position requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience transitioning from Individual Contributor to management.
• Direct experience leading platform-engineering or developer-experience teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance reviews and training initiatives.
• Own the recruitment process to build an effective engineering team.
• Develop standardised work processes across engineering teams.
• Audit and improve internal tooling for engineering efficiency.
• Contribute to organisational structure for cross-functional delivery.
• Collaborate with leadership on company vision and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical engagement

Soft skills

Education

Computer Science or Engineering degree

Job description

Harmattan AI in Paris is seeking a Director of Engineering for Infrastructure to elevate teams and standardise engineering practices. In this role, you will manage performance reviews, oversee recruitment, and enhance internal tooling to support engineering excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Computer Science or Engineering, with proven leadership experience in platform-engineering. This high-impact position requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.