Software Engineering Manager - Infrastructure

Overview

Software Engineering Manager - Infrastructure at i3D.net. We provide world-class global coverage with a highly interconnected network, focusing on low latency, zero packet loss, and scalable infrastructure to support game developers and businesses. Partnering with Nvidia, DuckDuckGo, Discord, and Ubisoft, we deliver reliable, cost-efficient infrastructure and cutting-edge technology.

What the role covers

This is a people-focused and technically involved role leading the Infrastructure Software team behind the FlexMetal bare-metal platform. The team builds and operates software powering the company\'s physical infrastructure, from global server automation to the client-facing portal. Responsibilities include coaching, architecture, and delivering scalable, reliable engineering outcomes in collaboration with Product and Technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of ~6 senior backend engineers (Go, PHP) through 1:1s, technical coaching, and performance reviews.
• Translate product goals: work with Product Management to turn roadmap priorities into engineering requirements and delivery plans.
• Provide technical direction: drive architectural alignment, design reviews, and hands-on participation in key system decisions.
• Partner with leadership: collaborate with the Technical Director to shape growth frameworks, career development, and team autonomy.
• Oversee modernization: manage the transition from legacy Laravel/PHP APIs to Go-based services, balancing scope, cost, and stability.
• Ensure delivery excellence: oversee the full software lifecycle from design and testing to deployment and maintenance with platform engineer support.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with Platform, Network, Hardware, and Product teams to ensure smooth integration and customer outcomes.
• Champion engineering culture: promote CI/CD, test-driven development, and a you build it, you deploy it, you support it philosophy.

Tech stack

• Languages: Go, .NET, PHP (legacy) – core API in Laravel; new development in Go.
• Infrastructure & tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, GitLab pipelines, OpenSearch.
• Databases: MariaDB (MySQL variant).
• Practices: TDD, CI/CD pipelines, Agile workflows with a you build it, you deploy it, you support it mindset.
• Scope: Systems span multiple data centers and integrate with hardware and network automation.
• Services: Small, focused microservices for provisioning, QA checks, and state management.

What success looks like in the first year

• Reliable and predictable delivery: production-quality systems shipped on schedule.
• Modernization in motion: PHP-to-Go transition delivers scalability and maintainability improvements.
• Outcome-driven engineering: Product goals translated into clear technical solutions.
• Autonomous, high-performing team: Engineers operate with ownership with minimal oversight.
• Strong collaboration: Product and Engineering aligned with fast delivery cycles.

About you

• Experienced leader: 5+ years leading and mentoring senior backend engineers in production environments.
• Technically hands-on: Strong backend background with Go or PHP; good understanding of API and service architectures.
• Product-aware: Ability to translate product/business goals into engineering outcomes.
• Infrastructure-minded: Experience with systems spanning data centers, hardware provisioning or network automation.
• Skilled in tooling: Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and GitLab pipelines.
• Architectural thinker: System design and modernization with reliability and cost considerations.
• Collaborative partner: Works with Product and technical leadership to align strategy and execution.
• Quality-focused: Understanding of TDD, CI/CD, and reliability engineering.
• Excellent communicator: Clear and empathetic communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Location: Hybrid role based in Rotterdam; relocation support available within the EU (work permit required).

Why join i3D

• Impact at scale: Your team powers infrastructure used by millions of users.
• End-to-end ownership: Small teams with autonomy to make technical decisions.
• Competitive perks: Annual bonus, 25 vacation days, travel allowance, and pension plan.
• Stay active: Free access to in-house gym in Rotterdam.
• Global reach: Over 20 years of growth serving a worldwide market.
• Perks: Ubisoft game library access.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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