Engineering Manager, Platform Engineering

Klaviyo • Boston, MA

92d • $188,000 - $282,000

About The Position

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join our Platform Engineering team. This role will drive the evolution of our platform, with a specific focus on our Kubernetes-based Platform as a Service (PaaS). This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new team and have a significant impact on the future of how Klaviyo deploys and manages its services.

Requirements

• Successfully led and delivered infrastructure projects, specifically with a focus on a Kubernetes-based platform.
• Experience coaching and growing Site Reliability or Platform Engineers.
• Experience developing and rolling out engineering-wide processes.
• Focused on providing a positive user experience, specifically for internal developer customers.
• Technical experience in Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies and architectures.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Understanding of observability, networking, and security in a Kubernetes environment.
• Experience experimenting with AI in work or personal projects.

Nice To Haves

• Excited to dive in and learn fast about new AI tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Act as a hands-on player-coach, contributing technically to the team's projects while mentoring and leveling up your direct reports.
• Manage 3-5 Platform Engineers remotely.
• Help individuals on your team develop and execute SMART goals and personal development plans that align with Klaviyo's goals and objectives.
• Interview, hire, and level up the Platform Engineering team.
• Work with the team on project planning and defining milestones, identifying dependencies, and meeting business goals.
• Participate in deep system design and implementation discussions within your team and across partner teams.
• Iterate and improve upon engineering-wide processes like recruiting, onboarding, performance management, communication, and technical ownership.

Benefits

• Participation in the company's annual cash bonus plan.
• Variable compensation (OTE) for sales and customer success roles.
• Equity and sign-on payments.
• Comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Publishing Industries