Sr. Director, Cloud and Engineering

Deckers Brands • Goleta, CA

29d • $250,000 - $260,000 • Remote

About The Position

Are you ready to lead the transformation of a global technology landscape? As the Sr. Director of Cloud and Engineering at Deckers Brands, you’ll be the driving force behind our cloud strategy, execution, and management—powering the platforms that fuel our retail and e-commerce success. This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise in AWS, Azure, OCI, DevOps, and FinOps will shape the future of our business, ensuring our technology is scalable, secure, and cost-effective. You’ll guide our cloud migration and modernization journey, inspire a talented engineering team, and collaborate across the organization to deliver innovative solutions that enable Deckers to thrive in a fast-paced digital world. We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in cloud services (AWS, Azure, OCI) development or operations
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing and mentoring engineering teams
• Proven track record in leading cloud migrations and large-scale cloud infrastructure projects
• Deep, hands-on expertise with major cloud platforms, including architecture, security, and networking
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Proficient in designing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-native architectures (microservices, containers, serverless)
• Comprehensive knowledge of cloud networking, security best practices, IAM, and compliance frameworks
• Strategic thinker with experience in long-term planning, budgeting, vendor management, and technology roadmaps
• Excellent communicator, able to articulate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Analytical problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Nice To Haves

• AWS, Azure, or Professional Cloud Architect certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Champion the vision and execution of Deckers’ cloud transformation, architecting scalable, secure, and resilient platforms that empower our global retail and e-commerce operations to reach new heights.
• Lead the charge in modernizing our technology landscape, driving cloud migration and innovation that unlocks agility, efficiency, and future-ready capabilities for every team across the organization.
• Set the standard for operational excellence by implementing best-in-class DevOps, FinOps, and reliability practices—ensuring our cloud infrastructure is cost-effective, high-performing, and always available.
• Safeguard our business continuity and customer trust by designing and testing robust disaster recovery strategies, minimizing downtime and protecting critical data.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical mastery, and continuous learning that fuels Deckers’ growth and success.
• Build strong partnerships across the business, translating complex technical needs into impactful cloud solutions that enable innovation and drive business results.
• Elevate Deckers’ commitment to security and compliance, ensuring our cloud environment meets the highest standards and protects our customers, data, and brand reputation.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees