Platform Engineering Director - Cloud Infrastructure
20 hours ago
Valencia
Platform Engineering Director – Cloud Infrastructure Location: Europe (Remote or Hybrid) | English-speaking environment Our client, a fast-growing and well-funded deep-tech leader in quantum software and AI, is seeking a Platform Engineering Director to lead their Cloud Infrastructure and MLOps operations. This is a senior leadership role, reporting directly to the CTO, with the opportunity to shape the company’s cloud strategy and help deliver cutting-edge AI and quantum computing solutions to enterprise clients worldwide. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, DevOps, and MLOps, with proven leadership experience managing high-performing platform teams. You’ll be responsible for building and scaling the infrastructure that powers mission-critical, high-computation workloads and SaaS product delivery on AWS and Azure. What You’ll Do • Lead and grow a high-performing Platform Engineering team (10+ engineers)., • Drive the buildout of scalable DevOps and MLOps infrastructure., • Lead the transition towards SaaS product delivery for global enterprise clients., • Oversee deployment and operations in AWS and Azure environments., • Ensure infrastructure supports high computational loads for a 100+ engineer organization., • Collaborate with senior leadership to align cloud infrastructure with business goals., • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field (PhD is a plus)., • 5+ years hands-on experience in software engineering and/or DevOps., • 2+ years leading platform or DevOps teams in a technology-driven company., • Proven experience building and managing teams of 10+ engineers ., • Deep expertise in AWS and Azure cloud environments., • Strong experience deploying SaaS solutions, including Kubernetes-based deployments., • Solid understanding of MLOps principles and practices., • Excellent communication skills – able to explain complex concepts clearly and motivate teams., • Database experience (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.). You’ll be part of a diverse, international team working at the forefront of AI and quantum computing. This is an opportunity to influence technology that is transforming industries, while working in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.