Lead Platform Engineer

WME; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WME is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to help build, automate, and support the infrastructure platforms that power our technology ecosystem. This role will partner closely with infrastructure, security, and engineering teams to improve reliability, streamline delivery processes, and enhance operational efficiency across cloud and hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate brings experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure, DevOps, SRE, platform engineering, or related roles, including leadership on technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure automation solutions to improve consistency, scalability, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code standards, reusable modules, deployment patterns, and environment strategies (Terraform, OpenTofu).
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Spacelift) to enable reliable software delivery and secure practices.
• Collaborate with security teams on DevSecOps, secrets management, policy-as-code, and auditability.

Skills

Terraform

OpenTofu

GitHub Actions

Spacelift

DevSecOps

Observability

Azure

Cross-functional collaboration

Security best practices

Tools

Spacelift

Job description

WME is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to help build, automate, and support the infrastructure platforms that power our technology ecosystem. This role will partner closely with infrastructure, security, and engineering teams to improve reliability, streamline delivery processes, and enhance operational efficiency across cloud and hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate brings experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD practices. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges, improving developer experiences, and building scalable solutions that enable teams to move faster while maintaining security and operational standards.

This role reports to WME’s Sr. Global Director of Infrastructure and Enterprise Solutions based in Beverly Hills, CA.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Automation & Platform Engineering

Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure automation solutions that improve consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency. Contribute to the development of reusable infrastructure patterns, self-service capabilities, and platform best practices that support engineering teams across the organization.

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/OpenTofu)

Help develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code standards, reusable modules, deployment patterns, and environment strategies using Terraform, OpenTofu, or similar technologies. Support best practices around code quality, testing, documentation, and infrastructure lifecycle management.

CI/CD Platform & Automation

Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines that enable reliable software and infrastructure delivery. Partner with engineering teams to improve automation workflows, deployment processes, release management practices, and operational efficiency. Support guardrails that promote secure, repeatable, and auditable delivery.

DevSecOps & Security Controls

Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to incorporate security best practices into platform and deployment workflows. Support initiatives related to secrets management, policy-as-code, infrastructure security scanning, access controls, and compliance requirements aligned to organizational standards.

Operations, Reliability & Observability

Support operational excellence initiatives focused on reliability, automation, and observability. Contribute to monitoring, logging, alerting, troubleshooting, incident response, and continuous improvement efforts that enhance platform stability and reduce operational overhead.

Documentation & Enablement

Create and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, implementation guides, and platform standards. Help drive adoption of platform capabilities through knowledge sharing, training, and collaboration with engineering teams.

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

Provide technical leadership through collaboration, documentation, and best practices. Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams to evaluate solutions, improve processes, and support the evolution of WME’s infrastructure platform.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure, DevOps, SRE, platform engineering, or related technical roles, including experience leading technical initiatives or driving delivery across cross-functional teams
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and/or OpenTofu in production environments, including reusable modules, state management, and environment strategy
• Experience building and supporting CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions, Spacelift, or similar tooling
• Demonstrated ability to establish engineering standards, documentation, and operational best practices
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools, including secrets management, policy-as-code, infrastructure security scanning, least-privilege access, and auditability concepts
• Experience supporting production systems, observability platforms, and operational reliability initiatives
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure environments, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across engineering, infrastructure, and security teams Self-directed, curious, and passionate about solving complex technical challenges

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Infrastructure as Code at scale across multiple environments
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, or similar standards
• Experience implementing automation that improves operational efficiency and developer experience
• Exposure to cloud modernization, platform engineering, or infrastructure transformation initiatives

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum

$120,000 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum

$160,000 annually

WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.