Senior Engineering Manager, NAS Cloud Direct

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 218,300 - 327,500; Full time

Job summary

Rubrik in Palo Alto is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to set product direction, drive the roadmap with stakeholders worldwide, and build high-performing teams responsible for software that protects and accelerates enterprise data.

You will mentor engineers across time zones, apply first-principles thinking to complex problems, and partner with customers and vendors to deliver frequent, high-quality releases.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience with 3+ years in engineering management
• Experience with SaaS enterprise software development on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Experience leading storage, compute and infrastructure teams in SaaS and on-prem environments
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and file system architectures
• Experience hiring and developing teams and growing career paths
• Experience working with customers and vendors
• Proven ability to lead distributed, cross-functional teams across time zones

Responsibilities

• Drive the roadmap and vision with key stakeholders
• Diagnose and resolve obstacles blocking delivery of high-quality software
• Champion continuous improvement, customer-first mindset and engineering excellence
• Apply first-principles thinking to solve complex technical problems
• Translate complex situations into actionable plans for the team
• Represent the customer perspective to enable their success
• Enable the team to self-organize with high velocity and predictability
• Grow employees through career development, coaching, and mentoring
• Provide a clear path for progression through personal development plans and evaluations

Skills

Technical leadership

Roadmap management

Cross-functional collaboration

Distributed systems

People management

Mentoring

Hiring and team development

Customer-facing experience

Education

BS CS/EE or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About Team

The Rubrik Cloud Direct team helps customers manage and analyze petabytes of data and billions of files and objects. We make it easy for businesses to protect, search, secure, and analyze all of their data simply and scalably. This is a massive challenge and we're just getting started so there is a lot of opportunity for personal growth and contribution. We believe in fostering a culture with strong engineering values and goals as the key to building a great company and product.

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned technical leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and brings deep technical expertise to management. Based out of our Palo Alto office, you will drive your team while collaborating closely with key partners and stakeholders across our teams in Bangalore and Seattle to foster a cohesive and inclusive team culture. You will be responsible for setting clear goals, driving product value, and holding the team accountable to achieving engineering excellence.

To achieve this, we look for leaders who balance empathy with high standards thereby creating strong engagement while delivering frequent, high-quality product releases. You will provide the structure needed to prioritize high-impact work while empowering your team with the flexibility to deliver beyond expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the roadmap and vision with key stakeholders
• Diagnose and resolve obstacles that block the team from delivering quality software
• Champion continuous improvement, a customer-first mindset, and engineering excellence
• Apply first-principles thinking to help the team work through complex technical problems
• Distill complex, ambiguous situations into actionable plans for your team
• Represent the customer's perspective, anticipate how they're impacted by what you build, and work to enable their success
• Enable the team to self-organize and sustain high velocity and predictability
• Grow employees through career development, coaching, and mentoring
• Provide a clear path for progression through personal development plans, goal-setting, evaluations, and collaboration with employees on their objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• BS CS/EE or equivalent with 10+ years of industry experience, of which 3+ years is in Engineering Management.
• Experience with SaaS enterprise software development built and delivered on any of AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience running engineering storage, compute, and infrastructure teams that work on SaaS and On-prem enterprise platforms.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and file system architectures.
• Experience hiring and developing teams within an existing organization to work side-by-side with other teams.
• Experience developing team identity, empowering direct reports, and building career growth options for your team.
• Experience working directly with customers and vendors.
• Experience building and cultivating strong engineering practices and processes.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring distributed, cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.

Salary and Benefits

The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US Pay Range

$218,300 - $327,500 USD

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Inclusion @ Rubrik

At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world's data.

Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.

Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:

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