Hi This posting is a short version for Linkedin. Please find our full job posting, product, and company introduction here. For a sneak peek, check our TikTok post here We're looking for highly motivated team players to join our hungry squad - if you show in your application that you've read more about tl;dv as a company, this will highly increase our likelihood to respond fast tl;dv in a nutshell Run by a kick-ass, fully remote, and trusting team of entrepreneurs and product folks. Loved by the most forward-thinking companies (Forbes, VaynerMedia, Salesforce ) Backed by leading European VC's and investors on the Forbes Midas List We love to be bold. To get an idea of the brand that we are building, check out our Product Hunt launch. Jack Nicholson will share with you how he thinks about meetings ??? Our Offer We offer a mix of Phantom Stock (0.1 - 0.3%) and industry-standard compensation for you. The rates are depending on your level of experience, but also the added value brought into the team We like to focus on your trajectory, not your state. We believe that anyone with the right mindset and motivation can win against Goliath. As a consequence, were looking to promote from within. General skills and personality traits important to us across the company Passionate about the future of remote and async-first culture You care about the problem we're solving You love product-led growth You're able to navigate through ambiguity and thrive in early startups You're able to break goals into a clear roadmap with milestones You're independent and can manage your own workload (and our expectations) You're curious and creative You're looking outside the box and are passionate to improve other business areas at tl;dv You love growth You have strong writing skills and are a pro-active communicator Kind and honest personality BYOW - bring your own weirdness DevOps at tl;dv We are a fast-growing startup that has experienced tremendous growth over the past months, achieving 5x revenue growth in the last 12 months and a 10x usage increase over the same period of time. As we continue on this upward trajectory, we are expanding our team to support our rapidly scaling infrastructure and ensure we can meet the demands of our ever-growing user base. As a DevOps/Infrastructure team member, your primary mission will be to ensure that our infrastructure is scalable, reliable, and cost-effective, supporting the company's rapid growth and evolving needs. You will play a critical role in both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning, helping shape our platform's future. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Scaling and Stability : Contribute to the continuous scaling of our infrastructure to handle increasing loads while maintaining stability and performance. This includes designing and implementing robust and scalable architectures, automating deployment processes, and optimizing resource allocation Performance Optimization : You will continuously monitor and analyze system performance, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement. You will also work on optimizing our infrastructure and applications to ensure low-latency, high-throughput operation, particularly for video and audio processing. Cost Management : Implement strategies to optimize infrastructure costs without compromising performance. This includes rightsizing resources, automating scaling policies, and leveraging cloud provider cost-saving mechanisms. Enhancing Observability : Improve our monitoring and observability capabilities, ensuring we have comprehensive visibility into the health and performance of our infrastructure. You will develop and maintain dashboards, alerts, and logs that provide actionable insights for the entire engineering team. Collaboration and Support : Work closely with developers and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration between infrastructure and applications. Provide guidance and support on infrastructure-related topics, fostering a culture of shared responsibility for the system's reliability. Security and Compliance : Contribute to the security and compliance of our infrastructure by implementing best practices and staying up-to-date with industry standards. Innovation and Continuous Improvement : Stay abreast of industry trends and technologies and proactively suggest and implement improvements. You will have the opportunity to experiment with new tools and methodologies, driving innovation within the team. What we are looking for Kubernetes Mastery : Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments. Multi-Cloud and Bare Metal Expertise : Deep understanding of at least one primary cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and experience managing infrastructure on bare-metal servers. You should be familiar with each environment's unique challenges and opportunities and capable of leveraging their strengths effectively. Infrastructure at Scale: Demonstrated ability to architect and manage infrastructure that can scale horizontally and vertically, supporting a growing user base and increasing traffic. Experience with distributed systems, load balancing, and automated scaling strategies is essential. Cost Optimization & Resource Management : Strong focus on optimizing infrastructure to balance performance and cost. You should be proficient in tools and techniques for monitoring resource usage, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing cost-saving measures. Programming and Automation : Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g.Bash, Python). Monitoring and Observability : You should have a deep understanding of best practices for monitoring, logging, and observability. Experience with tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar systems is crucial. You should also be able to design systems that provide comprehensive insights into infrastructure health and performance. Problem-Solving Mindset : You should thrive on solving complex problems and constantly look for ways to improve system reliability, performance, and efficiency. Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting are essential. Collaboration and Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. You should be comfortable collaborating across teams to ensure that infrastructure decisions support broader company goals. Bonus Qualifications Experience with Media Processing: Familiarity with video and audio processing, streaming, or related technologies is a strong advantage. This includes understanding the performance implications and resource requirements of media workloads. Familiarity with the Node.js environment and applications at scale is a strong advantage Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet is a plus To learn more about tl;dv and our culture, check out our Notion https://www.notion.so/tldv/Come-work-at-tl-dv-8da9921dfaaa40d68450790a09d81efe?pvs4281011929be14177a6eb72cd3b44a5fb.
