[Remote] Platform Engineering Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Granted is a seed-stage company focused on simplifying the US healthcare system through innovative technology. They are seeking a Platform Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for building and maintaining the platform and infrastructure that connects various healthcare systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency.ResponsibilitiesOwn execution end-to-end — sprint planning, retros, delivery tracking, and a clear narrative of what the team committed to, delivered, and learnedSet direction across two domains: AI-driven data integrations with external systems, and the platform/infrastructure layer that keeps Granted fast, secure, and reliableDrive prioritization — translate business needs into an engineering roadmap, protect the team’s focus, and make trade-off calls with stakeholdersBuild the team’s capacity — structured growth conversations, stretch assignments, and delegation that lets the pod run well when you’re not in the roomSurface problems before they’re discovered — maintain a living tracker of commitments tied to business goals; flag risks with a recommendation, not just an alertShip code — stay close to the work across backend systems, orchestration layers, and infrastructure, contributing where you’re most neededSkills6+ years of backend or platform engineering experience, with depth in distributed systems, data pipelines, or cloud infrastructure2+ years of technical leadership experience (engineering management strongly preferred; tech lead considered for exceptional candidates)Startup veteran — you've worked at a Series B or earlier company; zero-to-one experience is a strong plusBusiness-informed prioritization instincts — you connect engineering decisions to company strategy, not just technical eleganceWillingness to contribute as an IC during onboardingExperience building integrations with complex systemsBackground in infrastructure or platform engineering: CI/CD, observability, security/compliance (HIPAA, SOC2)Experience with AI/LLM-powered automation in productionBackground in healthcare, fintech, or other regulated industriesBenefitsOffers EquityEngineering and CX are remote-firstOther teams work hybrid from our NYC office (in-office Monday–Thursday, Fridays from home)Company OverviewHealthcare in the U.S. is broken - complex, confusing, and often unfair. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://grantedhealth.com.Company H1B SponsorshipGranted has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.