Director of Infrastructure Engineering
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Area / Remote (East or Central Time Zones)
$170,000 - $230,000 + Bonus + Equity
The Company
A media technology driving innovation across digital marketplaces. With platforms that process millions of daily transactions in real-time, delivering high-performance solutions to top-tier advertisers and marketplaces. To enable scale, we are seeking a Director of Infrastructure who has a proven track record in building and optimizing infrastructure for high-growth environments.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be responsible for ensuring systems can handle rapid growth, scaling efficiently, and staying resilient. You will manage a team and own the technology supporting millions of daily hits, driving the strategy for future growth.
You will be tasked with:
- Leading the architecture, implementation, and ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, focused on real-time, low-latency data processing.
- Optimizing cloud systems (AWS, Azure) to handle high volumes of transactions while minimizing costs.
- Scaling up the infrastructure to support business growth, currently managing 4 million hits per day, with a focus on future expansion.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering and data science, to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and machine learning models.
- Driving continuous improvements in our infrastructure, focusing on speed, reliability, and performance.
- Supporting the global platform engineering and 24/7 production support teams.
The Candidate
You have "been there and done that" in a fast-paced, high-performance environment where ultra-fast data processing and transmission are key. You know how to build and scale infrastructure that can handle significant growth, ensuring efficiency and reliability in real-time systems. Key requirements include:
- 8+ years of experience in infrastructure management, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
- Experience in building and managing infrastructure for high-scale, low-latency environments.
- Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), automation tools (Kubernetes, Terraform), and CI/CD processes (Jenkins).
- Familiarity with real-time data environments like those found in e-commerce, online platforms, gaming etc (e.g., Booking.com, Expedia).
- Ability to optimize infrastructure for both performance and cost, ensuring the business can scale rapidly.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience managing distributed teams and ensuring 24/7 support.
Salary and Benefits
- $170,000 - $230,000 base salary (target $200,000)
- Bonus
- Remote work flexibility for East or Central Time Zones, with a preference for candidates near the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
How to Apply
Please register your interest by sending your CV via the Apply link on this page.
