Engineering Manager (100% Remote EMEA) - Cloud Computing

Role Summary

• Location: Remote (Europe Time Zone)
• Start date: ASAP
• Language: English
• Team: Compute

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the Compute Team responsible for the core compute platform that powers all backend services. This team owns the foundational systems on which infrastructure, applications, and automation run.

You will combine leadership and technical depthmentoring a team of ~8 engineers, setting direction, and staying hands-on with production-grade code (~50%). This is a key role for a technical leader who can make strategic decisions, guide architecture, and ensure the delivery of scalable, reliable compute systems.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software engineers focused on compute and platform engineering
• Drive architectural direction for the compute platform with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and developer experience
• Contribute hands-on to design, implementation, and optimization of core compute services (orchestration, provisioning, scaling, runtimes)
• Collaborate closely with Infrastructure, Security, and Backend teams to define priorities and ensure smooth integrations
• Conduct regular 1: 1s, performance reviews, and technical coaching
• Foster a culture of ownership, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable execution plans and ensure timely delivery
• Influence platform evolution with pragmatic, forward-looking technical decisions
• Champion best practices across software development, automation, and operational excellence

Requirements

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred: EC2, ECS, Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch)
• Solid experience building distributed backend systems with Golang
• Proven track record in infrastructure, platform engineering, compute orchestration, reliability, and observability
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, containerization, and service mesh technologies (Istio, Envoy)
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Pulumi, AWS CDK)
• Understanding of CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems, networking fundamentals, and monitoring/alerting best practices
• Excellent communication and leadership skillsable to guide performance, set expectations, and motivate engineers
• Strong technical judgment and the ability to balance hands-on coding with people and strategic responsibilities

About the Company

Our client is one of the very few companies worldwide to control the entire AI infrastructure value chain, from energy through to orchestration software. You will join a team deploying a tangible technology, modular units operational within months, on an ambitious growth trajectory toward becoming one of the largest distributed infrastructure networks globally. Expect real autonomy from day one, direct access to clients and group leadership, and the opportunity to build the financial foundations of a company building something that doesn't exist yet.

Pragmatike is dedicated to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. We ensure that no applicant is discriminated against based on age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), your personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly, and securely. We collect and use your personal data solely for recruitment purposes, including sharing it with our client(s) for employment consideration. You have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information throughout the recruitment process.

Additional Information

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS FOR YOU

• Lead a high-impact team: Shape the compute platform that underpins core services and critical infrastructure
• Grow as a leader: Manage, mentor, and inspire a talented engineering team while influencing strategic technical decisions
• Stay hands-on: Balance leadership with coding in a modern, high-scale platform environment
• Work with cutting-edge technology: Deepen your expertise in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, Golang, and distributed systems at scale
• Drive platform evolution: Directly impact architecture, reliability, and developer experience across the organization
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with Infrastructure, Security, and Backend teams, expanding your cross-functional expertise
• Remote-first flexibility: Enjoy a fully remote role while aligning with the European time zone

Pragmatike is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without discrimination. We recruit on behalf of our clients and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.We are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process. We process your personal data solely for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws, and maintain reasonable safeguards to protect your information. Your data may be shared with our client(s) for hiring consideration, but will not be disclosed to third parties outside of the recruitment process.