Who We AreVultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.Vultr Cares100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vestingProfessional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover PlanCommitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year$500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following yearInternet reimbursement up to $75 per monthGym membership reimbursement up to $50 per monthCompany paid Wellable subscriptionJoin VultrVultr is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Manager to lead and grow the teams powering the core identity, billing, and administration capabilities of our global cloud platform. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader with deep PHP and large-scale backend expertise who thrives guiding senior engineers without losing touch with the code. This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company, which will require strong organizational instincts, the ability to navigate a mature monolithic codebase while driving modernization, and the leadership presence to align execution across multiple product teams. This is your opportunity to own the systems that every Vultr customer touches and leave a lasting mark on the future of cloud infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a distributed team of 8+ engineers across Identity Management, Payments & Billing, and Internal Admin Platform; spanning junior to senior-level talentDrive engineering execution: sprint planning, technical prioritization, and delivery across multiple concurrent workstreamsEngage deeply with the PHP monolith; code reviewing, architectural decision-making, and guiding incremental modernization without disrupting production systemsBuild and maintain a high-performance team culture through 1:1s, career development, and structured feedback loopsPartner closely with product, design, and adjacent engineering leadership to align on roadmap priorities and technical strategyDevelop team processes that balance velocity, quality, and operational stability at scaleOwn hiring and headcount planning for your teams, including defining roles and evaluating candidatesPerform technical risk assessments and guide teams through complex system changes; including IAM/SCIM integrations, billing infrastructure, and account lifecycle workQualifications5+ years of hands-on PHP development experience, including fluency with large-scale monolithic applications3+ years of engineering management experience, with a track record of developing engineers and delivering complex projectsStrong working knowledge of MySQL, query optimization, and data modeling at scaleExperience with identity, authentication, or billing systems: IAM, OAuth, SSO, or subscription/payment platforms a strong plusDemonstrated ability to lead technical teams through architectural evolution without disrupting reliabilityComfortable operating in a high-ownership, low-process engineering culture where context matters more than ceremonyExcellent communication skills, able to translate technical complexity to stakeholders and business priorities to engineersBachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experienceCompensation$140,000 - $155,000Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.