Head of Cloud Engineering

Head of Cloud EngineeringOur client is a fast‑growing technology company building modern infrastructure for AI‑driven applications. As the organization scales globally, we're looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead Cloud Engineering teams, strengthen delivery operations, and ensure predictable, high‑quality execution across a rapidly evolving environment.This role is ideal for an engineering leader who thrives in high‑growth settings, brings clarity to complexity, and knows how to build systems that enable teams to deliver at speed.Your Impact:Delivery & ExecutionOwn delivery predictability and execution for one or more Cloud Engineering teamsDrive planning, prioritization, and alignment in partnership with Tech LeadsEnsure teams operate with focus, clarity, and consistent delivery momentumEngineering OperationsLead core engineering rituals including planning, onboarding, and execution follow‑upUse engineering metrics (flow efficiency, cycle time, WIP, DORA) to guide decisions and improve throughputReduce delivery friction by addressing dependencies, bottlenecks, and operational noiseTeam LeadershipMentor engineers and Tech Leads, fostering ownership, autonomy, and accountabilityStrengthen engineering culture, communication, and collaboration during a phase of rapid growthSupport incident operations, follow‑ups, and continuous improvement initiativesCross‑Functional AlignmentAct as a bridge between Engineering, Product, Customer Support, and other stakeholdersEnsure smooth coordination across teams and alignment on prioritiesHelp scale processes and systems What background do you bring along6+ years of experience in software engineering, including 2+ years in engineering managementStrong understanding of modern software delivery and cloud‑native systemsProven ability to improve delivery predictability and team executionExperience using metrics to guide decisions and drive process improvementsExcellent communication skills and a pragmatic, execution‑oriented mindsetNice to HaveExperience leading platform, infrastructure, or cloud engineering teamsFamiliarity with incident management and operational workflowsBackground in SaaS, developer tooling, or systems‑level productsExperience in fast‑growing or post‑Series A/B environmentsOriginally posted on Himalayas