📅 06/10/2023
Location — North or South America
### WHO WE ARE
At Pinata, we're paving the way for developers to build the future of Web3 —
through IPFS and Farcaster. Our fully remote team comprises engineers and
designers, builders and creators, and overall kind humans with big dreams. We
believe in a culture that fosters honesty and teamwork, laughter and trust,
and our work is meaningful and challenging in the best ways every day.
👉 Check us out at [About Us | Pinata](https://www.pinata.cloud/about)
### **The role**
As a Principal Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure, you will be critical in
developing and improving our platform. You will work across the stack to
deliver high-quality, scalable, original features. You'll bring a mix of
entrepreneurial spirit, startup experience, and technical expertise to the
team, contributing to all development lifecycle phases.
You will report directly to our VP of Product while partnering with the
Engineering team, Product team, and leadership. In this role, you will bring
excitement for delivering value to our customers and achieving engineering
excellence.
### **What you will do**
* Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures
* Utilize infrastructure as code (IaC) tools to provision and manage cloud resources
* Write and maintain API code to enable infrastructure management and integrations with cloud services
* Exemplify and drive high engineering standards around code, documentation, hiring, vendor selection, and solution architecture decisions without getting bogged down by deliberation
* Work autonomously, taking ownership of projects from conception to production
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and design, to deliver impactful solutions
* Contribute to the technical and architectural decisions to improve our platform and engineering practices
* Respond to and resolve production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative measures
* Act as a mentor to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth
* Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, applying them to solve complex problems
### **Must have**
* Expertise with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, including Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS CloudFormation
* Robust technical background with proficiency in Golang, Java, and JavaScript
* Knowledge of modern development practices and architectural patterns
* Proven experience working in Seed or Series A startups, with knowledge of the challenges and dynamics of early-stage ventures
* Demonstrated ability to learn by doing, with a portfolio of side projects or contributions to open-source projects
* Top-notch problem-solving skills, with the ability to work quickly but thoughtfully, balancing momentum with quality
* Proficient communication and collaboration skills, capable of working well in a team environment as well as individually
### **Nice to have**
* Experience as an early startup hire, founder, or entrepreneur. A history of learning from failures is considered a valuable asset
* Knowledge of IPFS or other Web3 technologies
* Experience mentoring and unblocking junior developers to contribute to their success
### **What we offer you**
🌐 Ability to work remotely from anywhere you have work authorization
🩺 Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
💸 401(k) plan with match for eligible U.S. employees after one year of tenure
🌴 Flexible paid time off
🧘 Annual wellness stipend
💻 Annual professional development stipend
🐣 18 weeks of parental leave for full-time, salaried employees, including
birth, adoption, or surrogacy
🏦 Meaningful equity for full-time, salaried employees
🤩 Opportunity to join us at an early stage where your contributions will make
an impact, and you’ll have opportunities to flourish
### **Applying to Pinata**
Pinata follows a structured interview process. If we move forward with your
application, our typical interview process for this role includes:
* 30-minute Phone Screen with our Head of People & Operations
* 30-minute Interview with our VP of Product
* 1-hour Technical Interview with Engineering
* 1-hour Design Systems and Architecture Interview with Engineering
Some roles will require additional take-home assignments or technical
interviews. At the hiring manager's request, candidates may also be asked to
meet with additional team members.
### **Pinata Compensation Philosophy**
At Pinata, we compensate our team fairly and consistently by analyzing market
data and benchmarking to ensure equitable, unbiased compensation.
In accordance with pay transparency laws, Pinata provides a reasonable range
of compensation for roles that may be hired and performed in the United
States. For the United States only, our salary range for this role is $191,000
- $214,000. For any additional countries where this role may be hired and
performed, compensation will be established by location. Compensation will be
finalized based on experience, competencies, and market data during the
interview process. In addition to salary, we offer equity and competitive
benefits where eligible. At any time during the interview process, please ask
your recruiter for more information.
### **A Note on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion**
Our team spans over 7 countries, and each of us offers unique perspectives. We
believe in treating everyone with respect and providing an environment where
everyone can be their authentic self. Pinata is an equal opportunity employer
and we value inclusivity 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.
It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people who are
neurodivergent, have medical needs or disabilities. If you require an
accommodation during the application or interview process, please email
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
