Skillz
Technology
Head-SRE
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Head - SRE at Skillz. Skills: Infrastructure architecture, DevOps, SRE, Cloud security. Lead DevOps and SRE. Build self-sustaining pods”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve $250k+ savings; Improve deployment time
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
On-call ownership
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
14+ years infrastructure engineering, 5+ years Kubernetes production, Hands-on CI/CD frameworks, Track record infra reliability, Debugging complex distributed systems, Reading application code, Budget ownership preferred, Excellent communication skills
Nice to Have
EKS preferred, Gaming experience, Fintech experience, Real-money regulated environment, Geographically distributed teams, Building 0->1 teams, Standing up functions
What You'll Do.
Build self-sustaining pods
Manage incident response
Drive mean-time-to-detect
Drive mean-time-to-resolve
Serve as escalation owner
Partner on system design
Review proposed architectures
Establish lightweight review process
Hold Infra Opex budget
Identify cloud spend reductions
Own dev environment tooling
Improve mean time to deploy
Translate regulatory requirements
Provide technical guidance
Create culture of rigour
Create culture of post-mortems
Create culture of improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Across time zones; Product engineering teams; Global teams; Cross-functional stakeholders
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Cross-functional communication
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
About the Company If you want to build, develop, and see your impact, join Skillz and level up your Career! Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. By fostering social competition within games, the Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in their games and providing operational support while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition. At Skillz, we understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Want to join a team made up of alums from Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, Wynn Resorts and more? Learn more to see if Skillz is the right fit for your next career move! Why Skillz Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we create value, obsess over our product, and make a difference in the world. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for both you and your dependents. Additionally, take advantage of our 401K matching, equity incentives, pre-tax benefit options, and more. Wellness Support: Enhance your well-being with our array of wellness initiatives, including meditation and mental health resources, physical fitness coaching and classes, family planning assistance, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy sessions, and more. Time off: We offer competitive paid time off (PTO) & company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions. Las Vegas Headquarters: Skillz strongly believes in a five-day a week, collaborative office environm
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