Head of Infrastructure
Department: Systems
Location: Somerville, MA
To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring ground-breaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.
As a Head of Infrastructure at Formlabs, you will be a senior leader, driving the strategy and execution for our global IT Infrastructure organization.
You will work on complex and ambiguous problems, leveraging your deep infrastructure expertise to deliver impactful solutions for our internal stakeholders. You will partner closely with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and deliver innovative infrastructure solutions that improve our operational efficiency and enable our growth.
You will be joining the Systems team, which enables Formlabs teams with enterprise applications, infrastructure, data and security to do their best work. The team supports all areas of the company and has team members globally.
This is a high-impact role for a seasoned infrastructure leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about shaping the future of how Formlabs operates. This role is based in our Somerville, MA office and will be a full-time position, reporting to the CIO.
The Job:
- Define and drive the IT Infrastructure vision, strategy, and roadmap (on-premise, cloud (AWS/Google Cloud), DevOps, End User Services) to align with Formlabs' objectives.
- Lead and manage a global team (~12 staff), providing mentorship and fostering a high-performing environment.
- Conduct stakeholder research and analysis to identify infrastructure needs and opportunities for improvement.
- Translate business requirements into infrastructure plans (e.g., diagrams, capacity plans, SLAs) in collaboration with engineering and operations.
- Prioritize infrastructure backlog and team workload, optimize resource allocation, and track KPIs to maximize business impact.
You:
- Seasoned IT Infrastructure leader with 5+ years managing complex organizations.
- Proven experience in designing and scaling cloud infrastructure (AWS/Google Cloud).
- Deep understanding of infrastructure principles (networking, storage, cloud, DevOps, end-user support).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-focused with a passion for user experience and infrastructure reliability.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM) and their infrastructure dependencies.
- Experience with data analytics and reporting tools.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Our Perks & Benefits:
- Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors
- Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
- Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
- Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
- Ample free on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
- Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
- Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
- Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
- And of course… unlimited 3D prints
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.
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