Manager, Database Reliability Engineering

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. Own cloud database infrastructure, including AlloyDB, Redis, Kafka, capacity planning, database vendor management, commitment/CUD strategy, and spend accountability.

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing cloud database infrastructure, including AlloyDB and Redis, while ensuring security compliance and effective vendor management. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor technical leads, and execute data lifecycle strategies in a fast-paced environment.

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Cloud Infrastructure ManagementDatabase Security and ComplianceVendor Relationship ManagementIdentity and Access ManagementTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

AlloyDBRedisKafkaPostgreSQLMongoDBInfrastructure-as-CodeCloud Cost ManagementData Lifecycle ManagementObservability FrameworksDisaster Recovery Planning

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationJudgment and Risk ManagementTeam Empowerment

Tools & Technologies

GCPAWSCrossplaneCuelangTerraformAnsible

Certifications & Qualifications

DevOps CertificationCloud CertificationSRE Certification

Industry Keywords

Consumer ProductHigh-Concurrency TrafficSeasonal/Event-Driven TrafficCompliance RequirementsIncident Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaMongoDBPostgresRedisTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own cloud database infrastructure, including AlloyDB, Redis, Kafka, capacity planning, database vendor management, commitment/CUD strategy, and spend accountability.
Support identity and access modernization, including migration to a modern identity platform, high-risk access limits, and an emergency break-glass mechanism.
Own data lifecycle and strategy, including data aging, archiving, and retention over a multi-year cycle.
Contribute to a database observability framework covering logging, metrics, and actionable alerting.
Lead high-availability operations for peak live events through on-call design, war-room readiness, staffing plans, and vendor escalation coordination.
Own the data side of business continuity and disaster recovery planning and execution.
Partner with Infrastructure on shared infrastructure, caching, messaging/queues, and application/data infrastructure boundaries.
Maintain database security and compliance, including vulnerability remediation, edge security, access controls, compliance, and audits.
Manage database vendor relationships and contracts, including budget ownership and negotiation.
Build and grow the team, develop technical leads, delegate ownership, and build redundancy for critical work.
Represent DBRE in cross-functional planning for feature launches, load testing, and migrations.
Balance KTLO work with productivity investments and prioritize a multi-quarter infrastructure roadmap.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years managing database, DevOps, or SRE teams, ideally for a consumer product with real-time, high-concurrency, or seasonal/event-driven traffic patterns.
Deep hands-on background in cloud infrastructure (GCP strongly preferred; AWS or similar also relevant), relational and non-relational databases (AlloyDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB), and infrastructure-as-code (Crossplane, Cuelang, Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
Experience running identity/access management programs and modern observability/monitoring stacks, and building incident management practices that hold up under real pressure.
A track record of managing cloud cost and vendor relationships, committed-use/reserved capacity strategy, contract negotiation, budget ownership.
Solid grounding in security best practices and compliance requirements relevant to a fast-moving consumer platform.
A demonstrated ability to mentor technical leads and delegate effectively; you view management as a way to support and empower your team.
Excellent communication skills and the judgment to flag risk early rather than let it surface as a surprise.
Experience in a technology startup environment is a strong plus.
Relevant DevOps, Cloud, or SRE certifications are a plus.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; PrizePicks is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
401(k) plan with company match
Annual bonus
Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
Company-wide in-person events and team outings
Lifestyle enhancement program
Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development