Head of Platform Engineering Jobs

Head of Platform Engineering

Descript

Location:
United States, San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

224000.00 - 296000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Lead and scale the Platform organization at Descript, which is central to empowering engineering teams to build and deliver products efficiently. The organization encompasses Infrastructure, Builder Experience, AI Enablement, Media, and Core Engineering teams. Key challenges include infrastructure scaling, transitioning to a web-first product, improving developer experience, and scaling AI/ML integration.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and execute a strategic vision and roadmap for the Platform organization
Recruit, mentor, and grow engineering managers and engineers
Ensure execution across the Platform teams is predictable, reliable, and sustainable
Work closely with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams
Drive innovation within the Platform organization
Help scale and evolve our company culture as we grow

Requirements:

5+ years of engineering management experience, including leading multiple teams or an engineering organization, preferably in platform or developer experience domain
Strong technical background with experience in cloud platforms (GCP preferably), scalable infrastructure, and AI/ML technologies
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Ability to develop and communicate a clear vision
Experience creating collaborative, empowering, and high-performing team environments
Clear and effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments and navigate ambiguity

Nice to have:

Experience managing engineering teams at a startup or high-growth company
Familiarity with AI/ML platforms, tools, and practices
Background in building developer tools and enhancing developer experience

What we offer:

Generous healthcare package
401k matching program
Catered lunches
Flexible vacation time

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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