Job Description

Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity. 

Our mission: Deliver global omniscience. 

To stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and other major crises and issues, we need a global understanding of what is changing, where, and how fast. Umbra provides easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data available, which is an indispensable tool for the growing number of organizations monitoring the Earth. We empower our customers to create solutions that inform, inspire, and address our planet’s most pressing needs. We’re helping to create a brand new industry that has never meaningfully existed before.

Our aim is to hire this position to work in Umbra's Santa Barbara, CA or Arlington, VA office. However, we are open to considering Remote applicants.

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional infrastructure teams in building and maintaining the reliable, scalable systems that power our core business operations.

The ideal candidate:

• Has a passion for nurturing talent and promoting professional growth.
• Demonstrates a collaborative and approachable leadership style.
• Shows adaptability and openness to change in a dynamic work environment.
• Possesses strong analytical thinking and decision-making abilities, with comfort in metrics-driven decision making.
• Exhibits a results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Exhibits strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with other departments and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead 3 specialized teams (SRE, CI/CD, and Platform Engineering) with approximately 5 direct reports, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Partner closely with the Director of Site Reliability Engineering to develop strategic initiatives, provide regular reporting on team performance and project status, and contribute to organizational planning and decision-making.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment between teams.
• Partner with Software Engineering teams to understand application infrastructure needs and with Security teams to implement robust security practices across all cloud infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Set and track clear objectives for individual and team development.
• Facilitate performance reviews.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with team members to support their career development and progression.
• Collaborate with HR and senior management to define career paths and growth opportunities for team members.
• Oversee the hiring process for the cloud infrastructure teams, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding.
• Facilitate efficient team execution and project delivery by coordinating tasks and removing obstacles.
• Identify process bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and work towards continuous improvement in team processes.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant technical experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in personnel management.
• Strong understanding of site reliability and platform engineering processes for mission-critical, high-availability systems.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and project management.
• The ability to coach and guide technical teams effectively.
• One or more of the desired qualifications.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams, ideally encompassing SRE, CI/CD, and Platform Engineering disciplines.
• Experience with budget and resource management, including personnel allocation and workload balancing.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services, with a focus on scalability and reliability.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability platforms (Prometheus, DataDog, Grafana, etc.) and implementing SLI/SLO frameworks.
• Background in Kubernetes orchestration and microservice architecture.
• Comfortable with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform/OpenTofu, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Experience with platform engineering and self-service tooling development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline design and operation.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
• Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
• 401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
• Stock Options
• Free Parking (on-site only)
• Free lunch in office daily (on-site only)

Umbra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Employment Eligibility Verification

In compliance with federal laws, all hired persons will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) upon hire.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. 

Pay Transparency
This job posting may cover multiple career levels. To ensure greater transparency, we provide base salary ranges for all roles, regardless of location. Our standard pay ranges are based on the role’s function and level, benchmarked against similar growth-stage companies. Compensation may vary based on geographical location, as certain regions may have different cost-of-living factors. The final offer will also be influenced by the candidate's skills, responsibilities, and relevant experience.

Compensation Range

The Compensation Range for this role is $160,000 - $190,000 DOE.

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