Cloud & Platform Engineering Architect

About the team :

The Information Technology team at Rubrik influences business processes, employee experience, and technologies to scale our organization to $1B+. This team creates operational efficiency across the company by centralizing the management of Infrastructure, Technology, and Data. The IT team ensures all stages of the software development lifecycle in a secured environment and scrutinizes the deployment of proper processes along with governance. They champion Rubrik on Rubrik and are the first customers of the Engineering teams at Rubrik. We're transforming global infrastructure, and we're looking for bold thinkers and builders to join us. If you're passionate about making an impact and shaping the future of cloud and platform infrastructure-we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Cloud and Platform Architect to lead the architecture and implementation of resilient, secure, and scalable cloud solutions across Rubrik's hybrid multi-cloud environment (GCP, AWS, Azure, and OCI).

As part of our Global Infrastructure & Platform Services organization, you will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and architectural owner for multi-cloud, enabling seamless and secure service connectivity across global regions and cloud platforms.

This role combines deep technical expertise with architectural leadership, and you'll work cross-functionally with security, platform engineering, and application teams to modernize how our services connect, scale, and operate.

What You'll Do :

• Design , Develop and manage Cloud Native Landing Zone framework for multi cloud resource governance & Management
• Cloud Operations & Reliability : Lead the day-to-day operations of our cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, disaster recovery, and operational stability for both commercial and FedRamp Clouds.
• Cloud Account & Resource Management : Oversee the lifecycle and governance of cloud accounts, organizational units, and cloud resources across our primary cloud provider(s) e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP and OCI.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) : Design, implement, and manage robust IAM policies, roles, and access controls to enforce the principle of least privilege.
• Cloud Security Posture Management : Develop, implement, and enforce cloud security policies, network security configurations, and data protection strategies in close collaboration with the InfoSec team.
• Cloud Cost Optimization : Proactively monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud spending, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities without compromising performance or reliability.
• DevOps & Automation : Drive DevOps initiatives by designing, building, and maintaining CI / CD pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Platform & Service Development : Build and maintain foundational cloud platforms and services, leveraging various backend technologies (e.g., Python, Go, Node.js, Java, etc.) to support application development teams.
• Strategic Planning & Execution : Contribute to the development and execution of comprehensive cloud operations and security strategies, defining technical roadmaps and best practices.
• Collaboration & Mentorship : Partner closely with Engineering (development teams), InfoSec, and other stakeholders to align on infrastructure needs, security requirements, and operational readiness. Mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Incident Response & Troubleshooting : Provide senior-level support for cloud-related incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures.
• Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architecture, operational procedures, security configurations, and automation scripts.

Experience you'll need :

Preferred qualifications :

The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US Pay Range

$207,300-$290,500 USD

Join Us in Securing the World's Data

Rubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI company, operates at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience and enterprise AI acceleration. The Rubrik Security Cloud platform is designed to deliver robust cyber resilience and recovery including identity resilience to ensure continuous business operations, all on top of secure metadata and data lake. Rubrik's offerings also include Predibase to help further secure and deploy GenAI while delivering exceptional accuracy and efficiency for agentic applications.

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At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world's data.

Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.

Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture :

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Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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