Tapestry Infrastructure Platform Engineer
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $130,000–140,000/year
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.
Tapestry Infrastructure Platform Engineer in New York, NY. Design and operate virtualization and VDI platforms ($130k–$140k, full-time).
Role & Responsibilities
- Own the design and implementation of virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi, Nutanix) from planning through deployment, including capacity, performance, and lifecycle management
- Architect and manage the VDI/HVD estate across AWS WorkSpaces, Omnissa Horizon, and Microsoft Windows 365 / Azure Virtual Desktop, encompassing provisioning, image management, and performance tuning
- Build and maintain automation and monitoring stacks that provision, patch, and manage infrastructure at scale, eliminating manual processes and configuration drift
- Administer Windows Server environments with working proficiency across Linux, networking, and cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure)
- Design and operate resilient networking and cloud connectivity for infrastructure and desktop workloads, including routing, DNS, load balancing, and secure remote access
- Translate technical roadmaps and early-stage designs into fully functional, production-scale systems
- Oversee on-premise datacenter management and operations
- Execute technical projects independently, including migrations, platform rollouts, and modernization initiatives from design through production cutover
- Liaise with internal teams and external vendors to manage third-party provisioning, maintenance, and break-fix support
- Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation, infrastructure standards, runbooks, and security hardening protocols to ensure platform reliability and auditability
Qualifications
- 7+ years of infrastructure engineering experience with demonstrated systems-level technical judgment
- Proven expertise in virtualization platforms, specifically VMware ESXi and Nutanix
- Advanced hands-on Windows Server administration with working knowledge of Linux, networking, and cloud platforms
- Demonstrated VDI/HVD experience with one or more of: AWS WorkSpaces, Omnissa Horizon, Microsoft Windows 365, or Azure Virtual Desktop
- Automation-first mindset with proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python
- Experience with configuration management and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible or Terraform
- Demonstrated track record of owning and delivering technical projects at production scale
- Strong observability instincts, including monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting in distributed environments
- Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Skills
Experience
7+ years of infrastructure engineering experience with demonstrated virtualization and end-user computing expertise. Proven ability to design, build, and operate virtualization and VDI platforms in production environments. Track record of owning complex technical projects from architecture through production deployment.
Education
None explicitly stated in source material
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 130,000 to USD 140,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance
Culture
Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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