Engineering Manager, Platform Engineering at whatnot

### **Job Summary** This role is ideal for a veteran infrastructure leader with 10+ years of experience who thrives in high-growth, high-scale environments. You should have a deep background in platform engineering and at least five years of experience managing teams. The ideal candidate isn't just a manager; they are a technical strategist focused on developer velocity, real-time systems, and building the "paved road" that allows other engineers to ship code faster and more reliably. The compensation is highly competitive ($270k–$305k base) and comes with a robust benefits package, including a 4% 401k match, child care allowances, and fertility benefits. While the role is remote-friendly, it follows a "remote co-located" model, requiring you to live within commuting distance of hubs in SF, LA, NYC, or Seattle for periodic in-person collaboration. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have successfully scaled backend and storage infrastructure for platforms serving millions of users. * Prioritize "developer ergonomics"—building tools and services that make the lives of software engineers easier. * Are comfortable balancing high-level strategic roadmapping with deep-dive architectural decisions. * Enjoy "dogfooding" the product you build and fostering a culture of continuous experimentation.