Loft Orbital, Inc.
Team Lead - Cloud Infrastructure Team
Loft Orbital, Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Loft Orbital is revolutionizing access to space by building reliable, shareable satellites that drastically reduce the time and complexity traditionally required to get to orbit. We operate satellites, fly customer payloads, and handle entire missions from end-to-end. We’re a close‑knit team of space enthusiasts, software experts, and cutting‑edge technologists, all working together to make space simple for our customers.
As a passionate and experienced
Team Lead
for our Cloud Infrastructure Team, you will play a mission‑critical leadership position, overseeing a dynamic group of cloud engineers responsible for building and maintaining the cloud‑based ground segment that powers our rapidly expanding constellation of satellites.
You will set the technical direction, foster collaboration across teams, champion DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices, and directly contribute to our mission of making access to space fast, simple, and reliable.
This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in high‑growth environments, enjoys technical challenges at scale, and is passionate about mentorship, reliability, and innovation.
About the Role
Lead, mentor, and grow
a team of highly skilled
cloud infrastructure engineers .
Own and run daily team operations , including
standups ,
sprint planning ,
retrospectives , and
sync meetings
to ensure
clear priorities ,
high execution velocity , and
smooth communication .
Foster a
culture of technical excellence ,
continuous learning ,
psychological safety , and
collaborative problem solving .
Define and communicate the team's
mission, vision, and goals
aligned with Loft Orbital’s broader
business objectives .
Champion a
DevOps/SRE mindset
across the company, promoting ownership of
reliability ,
scalability , and
security .
Set and drive the
cloud infrastructure strategy , ensuring systems are
secure ,
scalable , and
cost‑effective .
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of
multi‑cloud solutions
( AWS ,
GCP ,
Azure ) supporting highly reliable
satellite operations .
Champion
Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) ,
cloud automation ,
observability , and
continuous integration/delivery pipelines .
Establish and maintain best practices for
incident management ,
disaster recovery ,
monitoring , and
alerting .
Lead
cloud cost optimisation
efforts, balancing
innovation
with
operational efficiency .
Partner closely with
Software Engineering ,
Security ,
Satellite Operations , and
Mission teams
to ensure our ground infrastructure meets
mission‑critical requirements .
Influence
architecture
and
operational processes
across teams to align with
infrastructure
and
reliability goals .
Drive
Agile delivery practices
within the Cloud Infrastructure Team and support broader engineering initiatives.
Must Haves
Proven
leadership experience
managing and scaling
high‑performing cloud infrastructure
or
SRE teams .
Hands‑on experience
running team ceremonies
( daily standups ,
sprint planning ,
backlog grooming ,
retrospectives ) and ensuring effective
Agile practices .
Agile project management
experience, delivering complex
infrastructure projects
in a
fast‑paced environment .
Strong expertise in
public cloud platforms
( AWS ,
GCP ) and
cloud‑native technologies .
Hands‑on experience with:
Infrastructure‑as‑Code
(e.g.,
Terraform )
Kubernetes
and
container orchestration
CI/CD tools and pipelines
(e.g.,
GitLab CI ,
ArgoCD )
Observability stacks
( Prometheus ,
Grafana ,
Loki )
Strong background in
automation , scripting ( Python ,
Go , or similar), and modern
DevOps practices .
Excellent
collaboration
and
communication skills ; able to work effectively with
engineers ,
product managers , and
leadership .
Experience managing
cloud security
and
compliance
considerations.
Nice to Haves
Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g.,
aerospace ,
defense ,
critical infrastructure ).
FinOps
experience managing
cloud cost visibility
and
optimisation strategies .
Hybrid infrastructure
(cloud and on‑prem) management experience.
Prior work with
Satellite Operations ,
Mission Planning , or
Space Systems Engineering .
Familiarity with
GitOps methodologies
(ArgoCD, Flux).
$140,250 - $190,000 a year
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $140,250- $190,000 per year. This is determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
* Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end‑to‑end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, in‑orbit demonstrations, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years‑long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 25 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close‑knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.
We value kind, supportive and team‑oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.
With 4 satellites on‑orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
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Loft Orbital is revolutionizing access to space by building reliable, shareable satellites that drastically reduce the time and complexity traditionally required to get to orbit. We operate satellites, fly customer payloads, and handle entire missions from end-to-end. We’re a close‑knit team of space enthusiasts, software experts, and cutting‑edge technologists, all working together to make space simple for our customers.
As a passionate and experienced
Team Lead
for our Cloud Infrastructure Team, you will play a mission‑critical leadership position, overseeing a dynamic group of cloud engineers responsible for building and maintaining the cloud‑based ground segment that powers our rapidly expanding constellation of satellites.
You will set the technical direction, foster collaboration across teams, champion DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices, and directly contribute to our mission of making access to space fast, simple, and reliable.
This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in high‑growth environments, enjoys technical challenges at scale, and is passionate about mentorship, reliability, and innovation.
About the Role
Lead, mentor, and grow
a team of highly skilled
cloud infrastructure engineers .
Own and run daily team operations , including
standups ,
sprint planning ,
retrospectives , and
sync meetings
to ensure
clear priorities ,
high execution velocity , and
smooth communication .
Foster a
culture of technical excellence ,
continuous learning ,
psychological safety , and
collaborative problem solving .
Define and communicate the team's
mission, vision, and goals
aligned with Loft Orbital’s broader
business objectives .
Champion a
DevOps/SRE mindset
across the company, promoting ownership of
reliability ,
scalability , and
security .
Set and drive the
cloud infrastructure strategy , ensuring systems are
secure ,
scalable , and
cost‑effective .
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of
multi‑cloud solutions
( AWS ,
GCP ,
Azure ) supporting highly reliable
satellite operations .
Champion
Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) ,
cloud automation ,
observability , and
continuous integration/delivery pipelines .
Establish and maintain best practices for
incident management ,
disaster recovery ,
monitoring , and
alerting .
Lead
cloud cost optimisation
efforts, balancing
innovation
with
operational efficiency .
Partner closely with
Software Engineering ,
Security ,
Satellite Operations , and
Mission teams
to ensure our ground infrastructure meets
mission‑critical requirements .
Influence
architecture
and
operational processes
across teams to align with
infrastructure
and
reliability goals .
Drive
Agile delivery practices
within the Cloud Infrastructure Team and support broader engineering initiatives.
Must Haves
Proven
leadership experience
managing and scaling
high‑performing cloud infrastructure
or
SRE teams .
Hands‑on experience
running team ceremonies
( daily standups ,
sprint planning ,
backlog grooming ,
retrospectives ) and ensuring effective
Agile practices .
Agile project management
experience, delivering complex
infrastructure projects
in a
fast‑paced environment .
Strong expertise in
public cloud platforms
( AWS ,
GCP ) and
cloud‑native technologies .
Hands‑on experience with:
Infrastructure‑as‑Code
(e.g.,
Terraform )
Kubernetes
and
container orchestration
CI/CD tools and pipelines
(e.g.,
GitLab CI ,
ArgoCD )
Observability stacks
( Prometheus ,
Grafana ,
Loki )
Strong background in
automation , scripting ( Python ,
Go , or similar), and modern
DevOps practices .
Excellent
collaboration
and
communication skills ; able to work effectively with
engineers ,
product managers , and
leadership .
Experience managing
cloud security
and
compliance
considerations.
Nice to Haves
Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g.,
aerospace ,
defense ,
critical infrastructure ).
FinOps
experience managing
cloud cost visibility
and
optimisation strategies .
Hybrid infrastructure
(cloud and on‑prem) management experience.
Prior work with
Satellite Operations ,
Mission Planning , or
Space Systems Engineering .
Familiarity with
GitOps methodologies
(ArgoCD, Flux).
$140,250 - $190,000 a year
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $140,250- $190,000 per year. This is determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
* Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end‑to‑end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, in‑orbit demonstrations, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years‑long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 25 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close‑knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.
We value kind, supportive and team‑oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.
With 4 satellites on‑orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
#J-18808-Ljbffr