Senior Full Stack Engineer

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 remote position if based outside of LA or hybrid if located in LA; fully stocked with snacks, beverages, cold brew, and all the good stuff!

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.
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana).
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Why Pearpop?

• Impactful Role: Shape the technical backbone of Pearpop’s creator platform, driving innovation in the $250B creator economy.
• Innovative Culture: Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced startup led by a Forbes 30 Under 30 CEO, leveraging cutting-edge tech (GCP, Salesforce, AI-driven insights) to redefine creator partnerships.
• Growth Opportunities: Lead high-impact projects and mentor a growing engineering team, with a clear path to influence Pearpop’s technical strategy.
• Competitive Compensation: $95,000 - $130,000 base salary + full benefits

Pearpop is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Pearpop celebrates and embraces diversity. Compensation Range: $150K - $200K