Improbable

Director of Platform Engineering -Somnia

Improbable

Improbable is a technology company focused on creating advanced virtual worlds and simulations.

Competitive Salary

London, United Kingdom (Onsite)

Engineering

Senior

Last updated 2026-03-24T23:05:16.296Z

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About the role

Overview

As Director of Platform Engineering, you will oversee the operations of the Somnia blockchain and core protocols, ensuring reliability and performance while leading a team of engineers. Your role includes defining SLOs, enhancing incident response, and building an internal developer platform to streamline operations.

Skills

Cloud Engineering DevOps Infrastructure Blockchain SRE AWS GCP (Google Cloud Platform) Kubernetes Terraform Security

Candidate requirements

These are the minimum requirements a candidate must meet to be considered for this role.

  • 8+ years leading engineering teams, with at least 3 years at the senior manager / director / VP level overseeing 25+ engineers across multiple teams and time zones.
  • Deep SRE and reliability experience, including building or maturing reliability practices, defining SLO frameworks, and managing incident-response programmes.

About Improbable

Improbable is a technology company that specializes in creating virtual worlds and simulations for various applications, including gaming and defense. Founded in 2012, the company has developed a unique platform that allows developers to build large-scale multiplayer experiences. Improbable's technology is designed to enable complex interactions in virtual environments, making it a leader in the field of distributed computing and simulation technology. The company is committed to innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in virtual experiences.

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