Engineering Manager

What it’s like to work at Topsort Our team is all about straightforward communication, embracing feedback without taking it personally, and fostering a super collaborative environment. It’s a sports team that’s hyper focused on winning, collaborative internally, and competitive externally - never the other way around. We thrive on working in the open, lifting each other up, and getting things done with a sense of urgency. We're the kind of team that loves making bold choices, sharing extraordinary opinions, and maintaining a 100 mph pace. No endless meetings here – if it can be done today, we're all about getting it done today. What is this role like? We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager – Platform & Infrastructure to lead a cross-functional team responsible for the core components of our ad platform—ranging from backend auction systems and developer infrastructure to CI/CD tooling and cloud architecture. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-scale environments, leads with clarity and empathy, and loves working across disciplines to bring architectural vision to life. You’ll manage backend, infrastructure, data, and frontend engineers—building scalable, real-time services in Go, Python, and Rust. You’ll also oversee the reliability and evolution of our core APIs, auction systems, and internal tooling that powers all Topsort engineering. You will: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers across backend, platform, and infrastructure Own the development of core systems like the Auction Engine, Information APIs, and developer tools Define and drive the technical roadmap for cloud infrastructure (GCP), CI/CD, monitoring, and platform scalability Guide backend architecture decisions involving distributed systems, microservices, and high-throughput environments Collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering managers to ensure smooth planning and execution Champion engineering excellence: thoughtful system design, scalable abstractions, automation, and observability Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term reliability planning Foster a strong team culture that prioritizes ownership, speed, and continuous improvement Requirements 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years managing or leading engineering teams Deep understanding of distributed systems and backend architecture in cloud-native environments Hands-on experience with Go, Python, or Rust in production systems Experience building and maintaining platform components like APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and internal tooling Familiarity with Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and modern observability stacks Experience managing performance, scale, and reliability in production systems Excellent communication skills and experience working in fast-paced, remote-first environments Nice to Have Previous experience in ad tech, auction systems, or financial tech Exposure to real-time data pipelines, streaming frameworks (Kafka, Flink, etc.) Familiarity with developer platform practices (service catalogs, GitOps, IDPs) Passion for mentoring engineers and cultivating inclusive team environments What We Value Deep dive into details : Professionals who are not content with superficial answers and dive deeply into the details to uncover root causes and optimal solutions. Team first : A low need for individual recognition, always prioritizing collective results over personal credit. You thrive with ambiguity : Exceptional ability to tackle open-ended problems in unstructured environments, turning chaos into structured innovation. Adaptability : Willingness to learn, mentor, lead, and follow as the situation demands, fostering growth at all levels. Urgency : A disproportionate sense of urgency in execution, while keeping scalability and the creation of replicable processes in mind to ensure long-term success. Curiosity : Genuinely curious individuals who can quickly learn difficult concepts and apply them effectively. Do you sound like the right fit? Let's dive right in #J-18808-Ljbffr