ABOUT PEARPOP Pearpop is redefining how brands harness creators to reach and inspire new audiences. As a full-service creative partner, we combine creative strategy, creator curation, and media amplification to deliver content that moves culture and drives results. With best-in-class creative, unmatched creator access, and a data-driven approach, we craft strategic, insight-driven campaigns backed by full-stack technology and performance media. Whether acting as a standalone creator solution or an extension of your team, Pearpop ensures every campaign is seamless, impactful, and culturally relevant. WORKING AT PEARPOP We're bringing together a smart and passionate team of creative builders to join us as we are a growth-stage, high-performance startup. In addition to competitive salaries, we have all the good stuff – equity, generous health and dental insurance, 401(k), and unlimited PTO. This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles, CA. POSITION OVERVIEW As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing Pearpop’s platform, ensuring high-performance, scalable solutions that support creator-brand collaborations. You’ll own the full development lifecycle, building RESTful APIs, integrating front-end and back-end systems, and implementing secure, data-driven features. Collaborating with cross-functional teams (product, design, talent, marketing), you’ll drive technical excellence, mentor a small team of engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions. This role demands deep expertise in Node.js, React, and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), along with a proactive mindset to innovate in the creator economy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - End-to-End Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications using Node.js and dynamic front-end interfaces using React, ensuring seamless integration across the stack. - API Design and Integration: Architect and implement robust RESTful APIs and microservices to support front-end services, creator workflows, and brand integrations, optimizing for performance and reliability. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, designers, and talent teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with Pearpop’s creator-centric vision. - Performance Optimization: Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability, leveraging cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) to handle high-volume creator and brand interactions. - Security and Data Protection: Implement advanced security measures (e.g., authentication via Gravitee, encryption) and data protection protocols to safeguard user and creator data. - Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, lead code reviews, and enforce best practices to ensure high code quality, maintainability, and adherence to Pearpop’s standards. - Troubleshooting and Debugging: Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues across front-end and back-end systems, ensuring optimal platform performance. - Infrastructure and DevOps: Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and containerization (Docker) to streamline deployment and scalability. - Innovation and Trends: Stay ahead of industry trends in full-stack development, cloud technologies, and creator economy platforms, integrating cutting-edge solutions to enhance Pearpop’s offerings. - Project Ownership: Take ownership of critical projects, from ideation to deployment, driving technical strategy and delivering measurable impact on platform growth. REQUIREMENTS - Experience: 7+ years in full-stack development, with 5+ years focused on Node.js for back-end and React (or similar frameworks like Vue.js) for front-end in high-growth tech or media companies. - Technical Expertise: - Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js frameworks (e.g., Express). - Strong experience with React for building dynamic, responsive user interfaces. - Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures. - Proficiency with database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB) and ORMs like Sequelize. - Deep knowledge of version control systems (Git, GitHub) and branching strategies. - Cloud and DevOps: Extensive experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform, AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker), with proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, GitHub Actions). - Security: Experience implementing authentication systems (e.g., Gravitee, OAuth) and data protection measures to ensure platform security. - Front-End Knowledge: Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript frameworks), with the ability to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic. - Leadership: Proven ability to mentor engineers, lead technical initiatives, and drive cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments. - Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving complex technical challenges independently and collaboratively. - Cultural Fit: Passion for social media, internet culture, and the creator economy, with a collaborative, innovative, and savvy mindset. - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Google Cloud Professional) preferred but not required. PREFERRED SKILLS - Experience leading full-stack projects in creator economy, media, or social media platforms. - Proficiency in advanced front-end frameworks (e.g., Next.js, Vue.js) and state management (Redux, Context API). - Knowledge of performance monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic, Datadog) and observability practices. - Familiarity with GraphQL for flexible API development. - Experi