Director of Engineering – Infrastructure & Operations

Motive

. Lead and scale a high-performing engineering team responsible for core platform systems used across the company .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaLead💰 CA$229,000 - CA$300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading high-performing engineering teams, driving platform initiatives, and managing infrastructure as a product. Proficient in AWS, AI integration, and ensuring enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical systems.

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12+ Years In Software/Infrastructure Engineering5+ Years Leading Infra/SRE/Operations OrganizationsDeep Experience With AWS At ScaleProven Record Running High-Reliability PlatformsStrong Understanding Of Databases And Data Platforms

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringInfrastructure EngineeringSite Reliability Engineering (SRE)Data EngineeringMachine Learning InfrastructureCost GovernancePlatform ReliabilityObservabilityDatabase ManagementAI Integration

Soft Skills

Clear Communication SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationMentoringLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AWSVPCIAMAWS BedrockOpenAICloud Governance SystemsData PlatformsAnalytics ToolsIncident Management ToolsPostmortem Analysis

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree In Computer Science

Industry Keywords

B2B SaaSHigh-Reliability DomainsPaymentsLogisticsSafety

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and scale a high-performing engineering team responsible for core platform systems used across the company
Define and drive multi-quarter platform initiatives that improve system reliability and product leverage
Partner with product and engineering leaders to evolve the platform as a product, balancing long-term architecture with near-term business needs
Turn ambiguous, high-impact problem areas such as system scalability, reliability, and platform abstractions into clear execution plans
Drive alignment across teams working on interdependent internal platforms, infrastructure, and cloud governance systems
Raise engineering quality, operational excellence, and execution across the platform organization
Manage and mentor a multi-functional team across SRE, Operations, Data & AI Platform, and Database Engineering
Own the cloud platform and run infrastructure as a product
Drive enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical systems
Lead during critical moments and operate with company executives

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years in software/infrastructure engineering
5+ years leading Infra/SRE/operations organizations and managing managers
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Ability to collaborate and work effectively cross-functionally
Deep experience with AWS at scale, including VPC, IAM, multi-account environments, core services, observability, and cost optimization
High AI fluency, including evaluating, integrating, and governing LLM/AI platforms such as AWS Bedrock, Anthropic/Claude, and OpenAI
Experience interfacing with vendors and partners
Experience with cost governance
Strong understanding of databases and data platforms, including OLTP and analytics
Experience with data and ML/AI infrastructure
Proven record running high-reliability platforms, including SLOs, incidents, on-call, and postmortems
Experience driving processes and programs to improve engineering excellence
Clear communication skills and ability to manage escalations with CEO-level visibility
Track record of running infrastructure as a product, including roadmaps, stakeholder communications, and adoption
Applicant must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations
Nice to have: background in B2B SaaS or other high-reliability domains such as payments, logistics, or safety
Nice to have: leadership of global, distributed teams across time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Pharmacy benefits
Optical care benefits
Dental care benefits
Paid time off
Sick time off
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements
Restricted stock units may be included in total compensation for certain roles
Some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at a global office