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 Director of Cloud & Platform Engineering Position

Applications are now open for the position of Director of Cloud & Platform Engineering. In this role, you will lead with purpose and vision, driving the development of cloud and platform solutions that are effective. The application is open to people who can bring both technical expertise and compassion to the table. People who are committed to building solutions that will empower people and transform how care is delivered. This is more than a leadership role; it’s an opportunity to explore the future of technology in mental healthcare, ensuring that it is inclusive, accessible, and a catalyst for positive change.

About the Hiring Team

The team behind this role is focused on building more than just technology; they are shaping a culture where people matter. The team believes that the best work happens when individuals feel safe, seen, heard, and valued. They are intentional about creating an environment where different perspectives are celebrated and where collaboration thrives. 

Hence, for anyone stepping into this role, it’s important to know that the team is not only looking for technical expertise but also for someone who shares their passion for impact, empathy, and innovation. 

Job Description 

Rula is hiring a Director of Cloud & Platform Engineering; this is for someone who is ready to shape the future of cloud infrastructure and developer experience. It is about building the foundation that will allow the team to innovate, scale, and grow securely.

Here's what you will be doing:

• Define the strategy, structure, and technical direction for Rula’s cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure that the platform remains reliable, scalable, secure, and cost-efficient.
• Partner closely with Product, Application, Data, and Security teams to deliver modern DevOps practices and world-class developer experiences.
• Mentor and guide engineering managers, helping them grow into strong technical leaders.
• Collaborate with other engineering leaders to ensure alignment and drive the best outcomes for Rula as a whole.
• Leading through others, empowering managers and technical experts to do their best work.
• Building high-performing teams with the right skills and vision for the future.
• You know how to balance mentorship, management, and execution, and you thrive in fast-growing environments where collaboration is key.

Qualifications 

• You have extensive experience in software engineering, at least 15 years, with more than 10 of those years spent in leadership as a people manager.
• Proven leadership in DevOps and cloud-focused teams with 10+ years leading areas such as Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Developer Experience, Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering, ideally within a SaaS environment.
• Cloud expertise with at least 8 years of hands-on working experience with cloud providers, especially AWS.
• Experience in managing managers, not just individual contributors, but guiding leaders who drive large-scale initiatives.
• Cloud cost management knowledge, including hands-on experience with FinOps practices.
• Strong DevOps culture champion with proven ability to not just implement, but truly embed DevOps principles
• Proven success in overseeing and evolving large-scale cloud environments.

Preferred but Not Required

While these qualifications can strengthen your application, they are not mandatory. The team encourages anyone interested in the role to apply, even if every box isn’t checked. What matters most is passion, leadership, and the ability to make an impact.

Meanwhile, some of the experiences that would be a plus include:

• You have worked in a mature startup or a scaled engineering organization with more than 150 team members.
• You have prior experience in regulated environments, such as HIPAA-compliant systems or industries with similar standards.
• You have a background in delivering exceptional developer experiences through the creation of tools, frameworks, and processes that empower engineering teams.

What to Expect

The team takes your well-being seriously. Joining as a full-time employee means stepping into a supportive, people-first culture with benefits that go beyond the basics. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Fully remote work (US-based only): You will enjoy flexible working hours that will help you balance professional goals with personal life.
• Transparent pay and benefits: You will get competitive compensation with pay ranges openly shared, no matter where you live in the U.S.
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, plus FSA/HSA options.
• 401(k) access: Build your future with a retirement savings plan.
• Generous time off: two company-wide shutdown weeks each year, so you can truly disconnect and recharge.
• Paid parental leave: Inclusive of birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and nurturing parents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): to support your mental and physical health.
• Home office stipend: A one-time allowance to set up your workspace for success.
• Quarterly team stipend: You get the funds to support team-building activities or in-person meetups.
• Wellness events & lunch & learns: You get the opportunities to grow, learn, and connect.

How to Apply

Prepare your resume, and provide links to your portfolio or website.