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.
* Champion automation, scalability, and operational excellence.
What We’re Looking For
* 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.
* Track record of driving automation (Terraform or similar tools).
Bonus Skills
* Database experience (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
* Experience designing and deploying infrastructure for machine learning and data analytics workloads.
Why Join?
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.