Software Engineering Manager - Cloud Streaming

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 168,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge technology and)

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Software Engineering Manager - Cloud Streaming to lead a distributed cloud streaming platform team. The role involves shaping technical direction, coordinating with product and partner teams, and delivering reliable platform services for real-time experiences.

The position is remote for US-based candidates with no visa sponsorship. A competitive compensation package ranges from $168,000 to $270,250 per year, plus benefits and equity options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing and building distributed software systems.
• 3+ years leading and developing engineering teams.
• Experience with AWS services (EKS, ECS Fargate) and Kubernetes, IaC, and real-time streaming like WebRTC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers supporting cloud streaming infrastructure and related software services.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop roadmaps, strategies, and execution plans.
• Gather requirements and influence software design and implementation decisions.
• Present progress updates and technical status to stakeholders and external partners.
• Coordinate partner support activities and infrastructure needs.
• Maintain visibility into the components supporting the cloud streaming ecosystem.

Skills

Distributed software design

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Real-time streaming

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Equivalent experience

Tools

Golang

Java

C

C++

Rust

AWS (EKS, ECS Fargate)

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code

WebRTC

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineering Manager - Cloud Streaming to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space.

This role will lead a team focused on distributed cloud streaming infrastructure and the software components that power a large-scale, real-time digital experience. The manager will partner closely with internal engineering, product, and partner-facing teams to shape technical direction, improve execution, and ensure reliable support for key platform services. The position combines people leadership with hands-on technical judgment across design, delivery, and stakeholder communication.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $168,000 – $270,250 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers supporting cloud streaming infrastructure and related software services
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop roadmaps, strategies, and execution plans
• Gather requirements and influence software design and implementation decisions
• Present progress updates and technical status to stakeholders and external partners
• Coordinate partner support activities and infrastructure needs
• Maintain visibility into the components supporting the company's cloud streaming ecosystem

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience designing and building distributed software systems
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing engineering teams
• Experience with AWS services such as EKS and ECS Fargate
• Proficiency in Golang, Java, C, C++, or Rust
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Experience with real-time streaming systems such as WebRTC

Benefits

• Equity options
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.