Qdrant is a cutting-edge vector database company on a mission to revolutionize how organizations manage and query unstructured data. Our open-source engine and managed cloud solutions power AI-driven search, recommendation, and data discovery at scale. We are a remote-first company, building a global team of engineers to push the boundaries of database infrastructure.
As a Senior Engineering Manager in Cloud Engineering, you will focus on delivery enablement, team effectiveness, and engineering operations, ensuring teams can execute predictably as the organisation grows in size and complexity. This is a hands-on leadership role, working closely with Tech Leads and engineers to remove friction, improve execution, and strengthen engineering culture.
This role is not about adding layers of management, it’s about making the system work.
Own delivery execution and predictability for one or more Cloud Engineering teams
Support Tech Leads with prioritisation, planning, and architectural alignment
Drive engineering operations such as planning rituals, onboarding, and execution follow-up
Own and use engineering metrics (flow efficiency, cycle time, WIP, DORA) to guide decisions
Support incident operations, follow-ups, and continuous improvement
Mentor engineers and Tech Leads, fostering ownership, autonomy, and accountability
Act as a bridge between Engineering, Product, Customer Support, and other stakeholders
6+ years of experience in software engineering, with 2+ years in an engineering management role
~ Strong understanding of modern software delivery and cloud-native systems
~ Ability to work effectively with senior engineers and Tech Leads
~ Experience managing platform, infrastructure, or cloud engineering teams
Familiarity with incident management and operational workflows
Benefits
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
Fully remote setup with flexible working hours
Opportunity to shape engineering practices during a critical growth phase
If you enjoy enabling teams to deliver, improving systems through clarity and structure, and leading engineers through growth and complexity, we’d love to hear from you.