Software Engineering Manager, Infrastructure Platform (Continuous Integration)

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment platform is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for Infrastructure Platform in the United States. This role involves leading a team to optimize continuous integration and build infrastructure, ensuring efficient development pipelines. Candidates should have proven experience in engineering management, expertise in CI/CD tools, and a strong programming background. The position offers a competitive salary and a fully remote work environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Equity opportunities

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible spending wallets

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, build systems, or developer productivity domains.
• Strong expertise with modern build and test automation tools.
• Solid programming background in Python, Kotlin, Java, or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision for continuous integration.
• Lead and mentor a team of CI engineers.
• Manage the design and reliability of build systems and pipelines.
• Optimize build times and reporting for developers.

Skills

Engineering management

Continuous integration

Build systems

Cloud-native environments

Programming in Python

Jenkins

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

CircleCI

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Engineering Manager, Infrastructure Platform (Continuous Integration) in the United States.

We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of continuous integration and build infrastructure. This role plays a critical part in ensuring reliable, scalable, and efficient development pipelines that empower engineers to ship high-quality software quickly. You will oversee backend systems, automated testing, and deployment workflows while fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote-first environment, driving initiatives that enhance developer productivity and operational efficiency. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and deep technical knowledge are key to delivering impactful solutions across the organization.

Accountabilities

• Define and execute the vision and strategy for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor a team of CI engineers, promoting ownership, collaboration, and technical growth.
• Manage the design, scalability, and reliability of build systems and pipelines across multiple services and platforms.
• Optimize build times, test coverage, and reporting to ensure fast and reliable feedback cycles for developers.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for CI/CD systems to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate systems and streamline deployment workflows.
• Identify developer pain points and lead initiatives to enhance productivity through automation and tooling improvements.
• Evangelize CI/CD best practices across the organization to maintain high engineering standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, build systems, or developer productivity domains.
• Strong expertise with modern build and test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Buildkite, Bazel).
• Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Solid programming background in Python, Kotlin, Java, or similar languages.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, balancing long-term vision with immediate impact.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring high-performing teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $200,000–$250,000 (varies by location), with higher ranges for select states.
• Equity opportunities as part of total compensation.
• Fully remote work environment with occasional on-site collaboration as needed.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, fully subsidized for employees and dependents.
• Flexible spending wallets for technology, lifestyle, and family-forming expenses.
• Paid vacation and holidays for rest and personal time.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) enabling discounted share purchases.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.