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Director of Engineering - Platform Services, Developer Platform (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)
Nordstrom
About this role
Lead a team of engineers building and operating the core platform services that empower Nordstrom's developers. You will drive the strategic direction for critical infrastructure like Kubernetes, Kafka, and ML platforms, treating them as products to enhance developer productivity and reliability. This role requires a servant leader who can foster an inclusive environment and deliver scalable, high-quality platform solutions.
What we are looking for 6
- Lead platform engineering teams for Kubernetes, Kafka, Airflow, Temporal, and ML platforms
- Own and evolve shared platforms as products for internal developer customers
- Drive architectural decisions and roadmap for core platform services
- Build and develop high-performing, inclusive engineering teams
- Manage managers and foster leadership talent within the organization
- Champion AI and automation across engineering workflows