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 Software Engineering Manager for the Infrastructure Software team, you’ll lead the group behind FlexMetal – i3D.net’s bare-metal platform that delivers hardware-level control with cloud-like agility. Your team builds and operates the software that powers every step of our physical infrastructure – from global server automation to the client-facing portal where it all begins. When a customer orders a server, your systems handle it from request to ready: cleaning hardware, configuring networks, deploying operating systems, and delivering secure servers across multiple data centers.

This is a people-focused and technically involved role. You’ll coach senior engineers, shape architecture, and work closely with Product and the Technical Director to turn customer and business goals into scalable, reliable engineering outcomes – ensuring the software that drives i3D.net’s global infrastructure is fast, stable, and built to last.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor: Guide a team of ~6 senior backend engineers (Go, PHP) through 1:1s, technical coaching, and performance reviews.
• Translate product goals: Work closely with Product Management to turn roadmap priorities into clear engineering Skilled in tooling: Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and GitLab pipelines.
• Architectural thinker: Experienced in system design and modernization, balancing innovation with reliability and cost.
• Collaborative partner: Comfortable working closely with Product and technical leadership to align strategy and execution.
• Quality-focused: Solid understanding of TDD, CI/CD pipelines, and reliability engineering.
• Excellent communicator: Clear, structured, and empathetic – able to bridge technical and non-technical perspectives.
• Remote vs Onsite: Hybrid role based in Rotterdam. If you’re in the Netherlands, great; if not, relocation support is available (EU work permit required).

Perks: Annual bonus, 25 vacation days (excluding national holidays), travel allowance, and a solid pension plan.