Director of Platform Engineering
Semperis
Location
Tel Aviv
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
Engineering
At Semperis, our mission is to be a Force for Good. Starting with being a great place to work. We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and empowered, they do their best work. That’s why we focus on creating an employee experience rooted in purpose, growth, and balance. Semperis has been recognized as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Companies by the Inc. 5000, a DUNS 100 Top Startup to Work For, and a multi-year Inc. Best Workplace awardee.
What we are looking for
Semperis looking for an experienced Director of Platform Engineering to join the Engineering Leadership team. This is a global role based in Israel.
Position Overview
Lead our global platform and DevOps team responsible for all product infrastructure across SaaS and on-premises solutions. Drive the development of new SaaS offerings from scratch while scaling to support large customer bases under strict security requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute platform and DevOps strategy aligned with business objectives
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing global team of engineers
Architect scalable platform solutions meeting enterprise security requirements
Optimize developer experience through modern tooling and automation
Balance strategic initiatives with operational commitments
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and technical discussions
Ensure platform reliability, performance, and security across all products
Required Qualifications
Experience:
8+ years in platform engineering/DevOps roles
4+ years leading distributed technical teams
Proven track record building and scaling SaaS products from ground up
Experience with large-scale installations under enterprise security requirements
Fluent English and Hebrew. Experience leading multi lingual and global teams
Technical Skills:
Expert in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures
Proficient with Kubernetes, Docker, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability platforms
Deep understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks
Leadership:
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Strategic thinking with ability to execute plans
Experience mentoring teams and facilitating technical discussions
Track record of successful change management
Additional:
Advanced degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Cloud platform certifications
Experience in regulated industries
International team management experience
Why Join Semperis?
You’ll be part of a global team on the front lines of cybersecurity innovation. At Semperis, we celebrate curiosity, integrity, and people who take initiative. If you’re someone who sees the glass as half full, embraces challenges as growth opportunities, and values a healthy balance between work and life—we’d love to meet you.
**Semperis maintains office locations in several cities across the globe. Candidates who reside within 45 miles of one of our offices—or where the job description specifies a required location—will follow our hybrid work model. This includes working onsite three days per week and remotely the remaining days.