Freedom from downtime and latency with our dedicated bare metal servers. Handle heavy real-time workloads with unparalleled speed and performance. Bare metal performance with the flexibility of the cloud. Effective server-side and tech-agnostic cheat detection. Scaling game instances with automated global orchestration. Low-latency game server management for a flawless experience. Custom tools to detect, intercept, and deflect impending attacks. Transfer data on a global scale fast, private, and secure. Reach eyeball networks through meaningful peering relationships. Go global with our custom and secure privately-owned data center. At i3D.net, we provide world-class global coverage with one of the most interconnected networks in the world. Our solutions focus on low latency, zero packet loss, and unmatched scalability, enabling seamless experiences for millions of users worldwide. With dedicated support, bespoke solutions, and cutting-edge technology, we deliver reliable, cost-efficient infrastructure that empowers game developers and businesses to scale effortlessly. Partnering with major names like Nvidia, DuckDuckGo, and Ubisoft, we are shaping the future of gaming and network technology. At i3D.net, our product suite spans the full spectrum of infrastructure solutions: Metal: Dedicated servers providing raw compute power. Unified Platform: Enhancing our core Metal product with tools for game hosting, and platforms, to ensure seamless user experiences, including Anti-DDoS, Bare Metal Cloud, Anti-Cheat, and more. Network: A global backbone delivering robust connectivity solutions, including IP transit. SmartDC: Colocation services through our data centers in Rotterdam, Paris, and Montreal. Why your role matters As Systems Engineering Manager – Global Systems, you’ll lead a team of ~7 engineers to manage and optimize the core infrastructure that keeps things running smoothly across regions. Your role is key in ensuring our systems and platforms are reliable, scalable, and efficient, playing a major part in the success of product releases. With a primary focus on the hardware team, while remaining flexible as the discipline evolves, you’ll steer the technical direction, drive innovation, and uphold high standards to support both business and technical goals. Key Responsibilities People Leadership: Lead a team of system engineers working with Infrastructure-as-Code driven systems, Linux, Windows, Virtual Machines, Containers and network. Build strong relationships, mentor your team, and support their growth with regular one-on-ones and feedback. Create a positive, balanced work environment that boosts morale and performance. Craft Leadership: Own the technical direction for infrastructure systems management globally, ensuring it aligns with company goals and contributes constructively to our product teams while maintaining high standards. Lead by example, setting best practices in system design, maintenance, and optimization. Delivery Methods: Streamline and elevate delivery processes to ensure smooth project execution and value generation in our product teams. Collaborate with product leads and other teams to align goals, timelines, and KPIs. Keep an eye on performance and continuously improve delivery processes. Problem-Solver: Tackle challenges across people, processes, and technology. Remove roadblocks, encourage collaboration, and make sure the team has what they need to stay productive and successful. Performance Management: Oversee performance reviews, compensation, and promotions. Lead recruiting and hiring efforts to build a strong, high-performing global team. Tech stack At i3D.net, you and your team will work with: Infrastructure & Tools: Linux (mainly Debian and Alpine), containers & Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions workflows, ArgoCD Middleware: nginx, OpenSearch, RabbitMQ Databases: MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis/Keydb, ClickhouseDB Observability: Nagios, Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry What success looks like in the first year You've built a solid, high-performing team that works well together and consistently delivers great results. Thanks to your efforts, infrastructure systems run smoothly, with efficient workflows that keep projects on track and drive ongoing improvements. Your focus on collaboration and communication has played a big role in successful product releases. Your leadership has helped make the infrastructure stable and scalable, ready to handle both today's needs and future growth. You've also led hiring and performance management, bringing in top talent and keeping the team motivated. About you Engineering management experience: 5+ years of experience leading infrastructure teams (Linux, Windows, virtualization, Kubernetes), delivering large scale projects in distributed environments, with a strong Linux systems background. Leadership Skills: You motivate engineers, give clear feedback, and positively influence your team, peers, and stakeholders. Working in