Platform Engineering Lead

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. 

Job Title: Platform Engineering Lead
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Data Platform Engineering and Ops

Location: United States (Remote)

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington.

The Role

Step into a pivotal role as Platform Engineering Lead, where you’ll be the driving force behind the reliability, security, and scalability of Deckers’ cloud infrastructure. You’ll own the delivery and operational support of our AWS platform, championing infrastructure as code, automation, and best-in-class DevOps practices. Your expertise will empower our teams to innovate, collaborate, and deliver stable platform services that fuel business growth and exceptional customer experiences

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Support and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure across EC2, S3, Redshift, IAM, VPC, subnets, and networking components
• Troubleshoot and debug infrastructure as code in CloudFormation and Terraform, enhancing and correcting configurations
• Manage DevOps operations including CI/CD pipeline automation and deployment troubleshooting
• Implement and uphold security best practices, including identity and access management, least privilege, and secure configuration standards
• Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization, cost, and performance, recommending improvements for reliability and efficiency
• Take ownership of infrastructure tasks, driving them to completion with clear communication of status and risks
• Proactively resolve infrastructure issues, including incident response, root cause analysis, and preventive actions
• Document infrastructure configurations, operational procedures, and runbooks to boost team effectiveness and reduce risk
• Provide occasional support for GCP-based infrastructure and services
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and IT partners to deliver stable platform capabilities and enhance developer experience

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Relevant AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator are a plus
• 5+ years of hands-on AWS cloud infrastructure experience
• 2+ years in a lead or senior engineering role with demonstrated ownership of infrastructure deliverables
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including Redshift, S3, IAM, VPC, subnets, CloudFormation, and EC2
• Strong knowledge of Terraform with ability to read, understand, and debug existing code
• Basic knowledge of GitLab and version control systems
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and deliver results independently with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across cloud infrastructure, networking, IAM, and CI/CD systems
• Ability to balance operational support with proactive improvements and automation
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and runbook creation
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability for production stability and delivery commitments
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple concurrent infrastructure tasks
• Basic familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services
• Experience developing new Terraform modules and configurations
• Experience with Boto3 (AWS SDK for Python) and Python scripting/automation
• Proficiency with AWS CLI

What We'll Give You –

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

$150,000 - $160,000

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.