This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Engineering, Infrastructure in Ireland.

In this role, you will lead and shape the future of large-scale infrastructure and platform engineering within a fast-growing, AI-first organization. You will be responsible for defining vision, strategy, and execution across cloud, database, and event-driven systems that power all product teams. This is a high-impact leadership position where you will build both technical foundations and organizational structure from an early, evolving stage. You will work closely with engineering, product, and leadership teams to drive scalability, reliability, and developer velocity. The role combines strategic direction with deep technical awareness, requiring someone who thrives in ambiguity and transformation. It is an opportunity to redesign how infrastructure engineering operates in an AI-augmented world.

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Accountabilities:

Define and drive the vision and long-term strategy for infrastructure and platform engineering
Lead cloud, database, and event infrastructure teams to deliver scalable and reliable systems
Build and evolve internal developer platforms that improve engineering velocity and experience
Establish data-driven metrics to measure productivity, quality, and platform effectiveness
Reduce operational burden (KTLO) through automation, optimization, and AI-driven transformation
Champion AI-first engineering practices, integrating automation and AI tools into workflows
Oversee reliability and incident response for core infrastructure services
Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to align platform priorities with company goals
Develop and mentor engineering managers and technical leaders, strengthening leadership depth
Drive hiring, retention, and organizational development across infrastructure teams
Ensure clear communication of roadmap, trade-offs, and platform impact across stakeholders

Requirements:

Extensive experience in engineering leadership roles within infrastructure or platform organizations
Proven track record of building and scaling cloud, database, or distributed systems platforms
Strong experience leading engineering teams and managers in complex technical environments
Deep understanding of infrastructure architecture, developer platforms, and system design trade-offs
Hands-on experience with AI tools and a clear vision for AI-driven transformation in engineering workflows
Strong ability to define and track engineering metrics such as velocity, reliability, and operational efficiency
Experience improving developer experience and reducing operational overhead in large systems
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to align technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong mentoring and coaching abilities, with experience developing engineering leaders
Ability to operate effectively in 0-to-1, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving environments
Strategic mindset combined with practical execution capabilities

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package with long-term incentive opportunities
Remote-first working model with flexibility across locations
High-impact leadership role with ownership over core infrastructure strategy
Opportunity to shape AI-first engineering practices at scale
Strong focus on professional growth and leadership development
Inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-driven culture
Opportunity to influence company-wide engineering systems and practices
Flexible work arrangements supporting autonomy and balance

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How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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Director of Engineering, Infrastructure

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