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Augment Code

Head of Platform Engineering

Augment Code, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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AugmentCode is the only AI coding assistant built for professional software engineers working in large, production‑grade codebases. Our Context Engine understands your entire repo, enabling developers to stay in flow while writing, reviewing, and understanding code. Backed by top‑tier investors and trusted by engineering teams at leading tech companies, AugmentCode is redefining how modern software is built. About Augment Code

AugmentCode is the only AI coding assistant built for professional software engineers working in large, production‑grade codebases. Our Context Engine understands your entire repo, enabling developers to stay in flow while writing, reviewing, and understanding code. Backed by top‑tier investors and trusted by engineering teams at leading tech companies, AugmentCode is redefining how modern software is built.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Head of Platform Engineering to lead our most foundational infrastructure teams — the technical backbone that powers everything we build. This is a critical leadership role for someone who can guide a growing team through high complexity, scale, and change — and who thrives at the intersection of platform depth and business impact.

What You’ll Bring

Engineering Management Experience

Experience managing manager-of-managers. Proven ability to inspire, hire, coach, and retain senior engineering talent. Skilled at scaling teams during periods of rapid growth and ambiguity.

Technical Track Record

Deep experience in cloud infrastructure at scale Expertise in modern infrastructure architecture — microservices, event-driven systems, container orchestration, and observability best practices. Familiarity with GCP is a plus, but not required. Clear point of view on on-call processes, escalation hygiene, and balancing reliability with developer velocity.

Leadership

Operates well in ambiguous, fast-changing environments Strong instincts around balancing long-term platform investments with short-term product demands. Partners effectively with product, research, security, and GTM to align infrastructure priorities with business goals. Known for clear thinking, strong execution, and building alignment through trust and communication.

Employee Benefits

Flexible work hours Competitive salary & Equity Tools Stipend Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Unlimited Paid Time Off + Holidays. We focus on trust and ownership, not time in the chair Numerous company social events

We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Augment Code is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Pay Transparency Notice:

The actual base salary within the stated range will be based on a combination of factors such as an individual's skills, experience level, educational background, and other relevant job-related considerations.

Annual Base Salary Range

$325,000 - $400,000 USDSeniority level

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