We're seeking an experiencedSenior Manager, Platform Engineeringto lead our infrastructure software engineering team responsible for Marqeta's Kubernetes-based compute platform. This is a critical technical leadership role at the heart of our infrastructure, supporting the applications that process millions of payment transactions with ultra-high availability requirements.You'll drive platform modernization, cost optimization, and operational excellence while leading a team of infrastructure software engineers who build and maintain the foundational systems that enable Marqeta's engineering organization to ship quickly and reliably.We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely in the United States, only in one of our National or Premium locations, which you can review here.The Impact You’ll HaveLeadership & Team DevelopmentLead, mentor, and grow a team of infrastructure software engineers focused on Kubernetes platform engineeringBuild a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused platform developmentRecruit top talent and develop career growth paths for team membersFoster collaboration with application development teams, SRE, security, and other infrastructure teamsDrive technical decision-making while empowering engineers to own their solutionsDefine and execute the technical roadmap for Marqeta's Kubernetes compute platformDrive continuous platform modernization to support evolving business needs and scale requirementsChampion platform-as-a-product mindset, treating internal engineering teams as customersEvaluate and integrate emerging technologies and AWS services to improve platform capabilitiesLead architectural decisions for container orchestration, service mesh, observability, and developer toolingDevelop and implement strategies to optimize Kubernetes infrastructure costs without compromising performance or reliabilityMonitor and analyze compute resource utilization, identifying opportunities for right-sizing and efficiency gainsImplement FinOps practices including chargeback/showback models, budget alerting, and cost allocationDrive adoption of cost-effective AWS services and spot instances where appropriatePartner with engineering teams to optimize application resource requests and limitsOperational Excellence & AvailabilityEnsure ultra-high availability of the production Kubernetes platform supporting payment processing workloadsEstablish SLOs/SLIs for platform reliability and performanceLead incident response for platform-level issues and drive continuous improvement through blameless postmortemsImplement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and observability solutionsBalance innovation with stability through disciplined change management and deployment practicesDesign and implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation for platform infrastructureApply software development best practices to infrastructure code (testing, code review, version control)Drive infrastructure-as-code initiatives using Terraform and other automation toolsCollaborate with security teams to embed security into the platform and SDLCEnable developer productivity through self-service capabilities and golden pathsTechnical EnvironmentYou’ll be working with technologies including (but not limited to):CI/CD: ArgoObservability: DataDogWho You Are8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, platform engineering,



or DevOps roles5+ years of people management experience, leading technical teams through complex initiativesDeep expertise with Kubernetes in production environments at scale (architecture, operations, troubleshooting)Extensive Cloud fundamental knowledge (AWS preferred, including EKS, EC2, VPC, IAM, and other core services)Proven track record of Kubernetes cost optimization and resource efficiency improvementsStrong understanding of SDLC methodologies, CI/CD practices, and infrastructure-as-codeExperience managing ultra-high availability systems (99.99%+ uptime) in productionProficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)Hands‑on experience with container technologies, service mesh, and cloud‑native architecturesStrong technical leadership skills with ability to influence without authority across the organizationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experienceNice-To-HavesExperience in payments, financial services, or other highly regulated industriesFamiliarity with PCI‑DSS, SOC 2, and compliance requirements in cloud environmentsAWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security Specialty)Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd, AWS App Mesh)Background with observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Recent Relic, etc.)Knowledge of GitOps practices and tools (ArgoCD, Flux)Experience with multi‑tenancy and platform security patternsFamiliarity with FinOps frameworks and cloud cost management toolsTypical ProcessApplication SubmissionVirtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45-60 min callsOffer!Compensation and BenefitsMarqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States:National : A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States.Premium : Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WAPremium Plus : A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and Current York City.Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you.When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hirebase salaryrange for this position is:National: $200,500 - $250,600Premium: $210,200 - $262,800We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.Along with monetary compensation,



Marqeta offersMultiple health insurance optionsFlexible time off – take what you needRetirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributionsEquity in a publicly‑traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase ProgramFamily‑forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental LeaveFree therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal adviceMonthly stipend to support our work from home modelAnnual “development dollars” to support our people growth and developmentThrough Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thriveAbout MarqetaMarqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.– Solve for the Customer:With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do.– Do What's Right:Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish.– Simplify and Innovate:We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes.– Win as a Team:We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team.– Make it Count:We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right.Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and PrivacyMarqeta is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), veteran status or uniformed service member status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Marqeta endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please submit this form with your specific accommodation request.Personal data that is provided as part of the application and recruitment process is processed in accordance with the Applicant Privacy Notice. Additional information for California residents can be found here.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Manager, Platform Engineering - $200,500 - $262,800 A Year - Remote (Toronto)
🏢 Marqeta
📍 Toronto