Job Description
Who you are Proven experience managing and growing engineering teams, ideally in a platform, infrastructure, or developer experience context Strong technical background in Go and/or Python, with the ability to engage credibly in code reviews and architectural discussions Hands-on experience with Kubernetes/Docker tooling (e.g., Helm, Docker, Kubernetes) Experience managing and working within large monorepos; bonus points for familiarity with tools such as Bazel, Pants, Moon, or Turborepo Advanced understanding of CI/CD concepts and a track record of improving developer experience at scale Excellent developer tool culture with a focus on best practices; bonus points if you or your team has contributed to open-source developer tooling Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority across teams What the job involves As an Engineering Manager for Baseten's Platform Team, you will lead and grow the team responsible for building internal systems to reduce low leverage work for the entire engineering organization While our product delivers infrastructure for AI development, your team's focus is on creating robust internal systems that amplify productivity, collaboration, and quality across all engineering teams through exceptional tooling, efficient workflows, AI enablement, and world-class development environments You are a people-first leader who also brings deep technical conviction You care about elegant solutions: streamlined monorepos, lightning-fast CI pipelines, and thoughtfully designed shared libraries You know how to build and inspire a team that delivers them If you thrive at the intersection of technical craft and people leadership, you'll find this role deeply rewarding Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing team of platform engineers Foster a culture of technical excellence, psychological safety, and continuous improvement Provide regular coaching, feedback, and career development support to your direct reports Partner with tech leads and engineering leadership to define the long-term vision and roadmap for platform infrastructure Guide the team in creating diverse tooling tailored to the needs of different engineering teams Oversee the enhancement of monorepo capabilities and development of project templates for consistency and efficiency Drive the design and implementation of shared libraries focused on observability Champion improvements to the speed, reliability, and comprehensiveness of CI pipelines Provide a strong platform for high-quality agentic development across the organization Ensure the team delivers innovative solutions that improve visibility in continuous delivery (CD) processes Act as the primary advocate for platform engineering across the organization, ensuring teams have the resources and tools to stay productive Collaborate with product and engineering stakeholders to prioritize platform investments based on business impact Communicate team progress, priorities, and technical trade-offs clearly to leadership Benefits Remote-first work environment. The Baseten team is welcome to work from wherever they want; fully remote, in our San Francisco office, or a mix of both. Today, our team (including our founding team) is spread across the United States, Canada, and Armenia. We provide a $1,000 stipend for you to make your home-office comfortable and productive Regular in-person team summits. We get together as a team three times a year to plan, workshop, and most importantly, get to know each other better Unlimited PTO. We ask that everyone take at least 4 weeks of vacation. And we have a company-wide break between Christmas and New Year's Day Full healthcare coverage. Medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your family Paid parental leave. 16-weeks fully paid parental leave (adoptive and non-birth parents included) and flexibility with schedules while returning to work Company-sponsored 401(k) for you to contribute to Learning and development budget. We encourage you to take classes, attend conferences, and invest in your craft and we’ll cover expenses to make it happen