Platform Engineering is seeking an experienced engineering manager to lead a team responsible for building and evolving the internal platforms that power software development across the company. This role leads engineers delivering modern build systems, developer tooling, cloud-native infrastructure, automation, and AI-enabled engineering capabilities that improve developer productivity, platform reliability, and software delivery while partnering across the organization to accelerate engineering excellence.
ResponsibilitiesTechnical & Platform Leadership- Lead the evolution of the company's Platform Engineering capabilities to enable faster, more secure, and more reliable software delivery.
- Drive modernization of build systems, developer tooling, CI/CD, release automation, and Software Factory capabilities.
- Champion cloud-native architectures, automation, Infrastructure as Code, and engineering best practices.
- Evaluate and adopt AI-driven capabilities that improve developer productivity, software delivery, and engineering workflows.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance while empowering engineers to own implementation details.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Platform Engineers.
- Recruit, coach, and develop engineering talent.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and accountable engineering culture.
- Own delivery of strategic Platform Engineering initiatives.
- Balance platform investments, operational priorities, and technical debt.
- Identify risks, remove blockers, and communicate tradeoffs effectively.
- Define and measure platform success through adoption, reliability, developer productivity, automation, and software delivery outcomes.
- Build strong partnerships across Development, Quality Development, Security, Technical Services, Managed Services, and Product teams.
- Translate business objectives into engineering priorities and execution plans.
- Represent Platform Engineering in cross-functional planning and executive discussions.
- Champion Platform Engineering as a strategic partner that enables engineering productivity across the organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, infrastructure engineering, or DevOps.
- 2+ years of engineering management experience.
- Experience with several of the following: cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, CI/CD, build systems, developer tooling, automation, and Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives from planning through delivery.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) or developer platforms.
- Experience leading modernization of build systems, software factories, or enterprise engineering platforms.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices and software supply chain security.
- Experience working with AI-powered engineering tools and agentic coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Tabnine).
- Proven ability to evaluate and adopt emerging AI technologies that improve software delivery, platform operations, and developer productivity.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.
Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.
The company also provides generous employee benefits including:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
AI Disclaimer
InterSystems may use AI tools for its internal operations including administrative tasks during recruitment (e.g., organizing candidate information). InterSystems’ approach to AI is guided by the InterSystems Responsible AI Guidelines. AI is not used to make or influence hiring decisions. All decisions are made by InterSystems employees.
Candidates may use AI for CV or interview preparation, provided materials are truthful and reflect their own experience. AI tools and third-party transcription services must not be used during interviews or assessments.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 6+ years experience in software engineering, platform engineering, infrastructure engineering, or DevOps
- 2+ years of engineering management experience
- Experience with cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, CI/CD, build systems, developer tooling, automation, and Infrastructure as Code
- Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives from planning through delivery
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) or developer platforms
- Experience leading modernization of build systems, software factories, or enterprise engineering platforms
- Experience with DevSecOps practices and software supply chain security
- Experience with AI-powered engineering tools and agentic coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Tabnine)
- Proven ability to evaluate and adopt emerging AI technologies to improve software delivery and developer productivity
What the Team is Saying
InterSystems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage includes mental‑health support and HSA/FSA options. Coverage is characterized as strong, with the company covering a large share of premiums.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. employees receive a minimum of 23 PTO days per year, alongside paid holidays and sick time. This level of time off is presented as above many sector peers.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer contributions delivered via profit‑sharing is provided, and access to financial advisors supports planning. Employer materials and partner listings describe the program as a core part of total rewards.
InterSystems Insights
What We Do
InterSystems builds the software that makes complex systems work—reliably, securely, and at scale. For more than 45 years, we’ve been the information engine behind some of the world’s most mission-critical applications in healthcare, government, and business. Our data management, integration, and analytics technologies help organizations connect disparate systems, turn data into insight, and deliver better outcomes. From enabling interoperable healthcare and advancing clinical care, to powering national infrastructure and large-scale enterprise systems, our technology is used every day by millions of people in more than 80 countries. What sets InterSystems apart is not just what we build, but how we build it. We focus on long-term innovation, deep engineering excellence, and solving hard problems that truly matter. Our teams work closely with customers to tackle real-world challenges—often behind the scenes, but always at the heart of what keeps essential systems running. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, technical depth, and the opportunity to have a global impact, you’ll find it here.
Why Work With Us
Because we are a profitable, privately-held software company, we place our clients first in everything we do. You’ll work on meaningful, complex problems alongside deeply curious experts in a culture that values learning, ownership, and long-term growth—without the pressure of quarterly Wall Street demands.
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OnSite Workspace
InterSystems prioritizes in-person collaboration with majority on-site presence and some work from home flexibility that varies by region and office location.
