We are transforming the manufacturing industry and are on the lookout for the makers, the doers and the re-thinkers!

Protolabs Network provides engineers and designers access to more than 250 extensively vetted manufacturing partners. As part of Protolabs’ global services, we specialize in on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding and sheet metal fabrication. Trusted by some of the most innovative companies in the world (NASA, HP, Audi and more), we are the world’s fastest and most comprehensive digital manufacturing solution. Some of the parts we’ve produced are even floating in space!

This is an Engineering Manager position ideally suited for an individual with prior leadership experience in a similar environment and a deep understanding of the needs of engineers across various technical disciplines. As the Engineering Manager of the Core Ops team, you will play a pivotal role in leading a high-impact team responsible for the core pillars of our technology infrastructure. Your leadership will ensure that our cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, core services, and third-party integrations are not only robust and scalable but also serve as a catalyst for development efficiency across all teams.

Our tech stack: Python (Flask/SQLAlchemy), Angular, PostgreSQL/Aurora, RabbitMQ, Docker, AWS: EC2, RDS, S3, Redshift.

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• Oversee the architecture, creation, and maintenance of a cutting-edge cloud infrastructure that meets the business's scalability, reliability, and security needs
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the CI/CD pipelines, promoting rapid and reliable code deployment (We are currently deploying multiple times every day, and this frequency is expected to increase rapidly in the near future)
• Lead the development and enhancement of core services such as authentication and authorization, ensuring system integrity and user security across the wider organization
• Oversee the integration and ongoing compatibility of third-party services with our platform (CRM, Messaging automation, ERP etc)Lead the innovation of tools and practices to accelerate development speed and improve feature quality across the company
• Head the maintenance and evolvement of our event-driven infrastructure to support our service-oriented architecture
• Directly manage a team of software engineers, assisting in their professional development, career path, and mastery of both soft and hard skills
• Act as a liaison to facilitate integration with the parent organization, aligning Core Ops initiatives with broader organization strategies
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, both within the team and in partnership with other groups within the company

• Engineering or related background with minimum 8 years software engineering experience, including 3 years leading teams and 5 years hands-on engineering
• Extensive leadership experience in software engineering with a track record of team management and personal development of team members
• Proficiency in cloud services, infrastructure management, and the design of secure, scalable systems
• Expertise in CI/CD processes, tools, and best practices in a DevOps environment
• Strong experience with service-oriented architectures and event-driven systems
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to foster a collaborative team environment

• Part of our incredible journey is clearly down to our amazing team, and we strongly believe in giving people a space to truly, authentically be themselves. We also believe that treating our employees well and sprinkling a great place to work with some nice perks, makes it a little sweeter!
• Annual company bonus. We celebrate success together! Employees are not only rewarded for their achievements but also for contributing to the overall success of the business
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements! (we try to accommodate where it’s possible, so feel free to ask us more about this)
• Wellness and well-being with access to OpenUp psychologists, practice mindfulness with Headspace and tons more
• Doggo-friendly office. We are big pet lovers and fully encourage hanging out with your (and your colleagues’) furry friends in the office
• Daily Lunch and snacks are provided in the office; it's a moment for our teams to connect and recharge. Shared meals strengthen our bonds and fuel collaboration
• Dedicate 20% of your work time to learning or joining projects! Whether that’s one of our ERGs or time spent on our in-house LEARN platform. From 3D printing to woodworking - there’s something for everything.
• Regular team events, socials and annual regional team trip
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