Remote Platform Engineering Lead (IKEA Kreativ 3D AI app)

Description:

• Geomagical Labs is creating visual AI experiences for millions of users globally, in partnership with IKEA.
• The company has developed the IKEA Kreativ app, which allows customers to scan and visualize their indoor spaces with new furniture in 3D.
• The role is for a hands-on technical leader of the cloud-based Platform Engineering team.
• The Platform Engineering team builds and operates backend services for IKEA Kreativ, including product catalog, search, identity, 3D assets, and room models.
• Responsibilities include leading backend engineering and cloud operations, managing a team of 3-5 engineers, and overseeing production operations.
• The position requires a balance of management (70%) and hands-on technical work (30%).
• The role involves designing scalable and reliable infrastructure, collaborating with international teams, and shaping business strategy.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience successfully leading teams of at least 2 engineers.
• A background in building and operating internet applications is required.
• Strong Python programming skills, particularly in data I/O and Django UI, are necessary.
• Proficiency in SQL, specifically with Postgres, is essential.
• Candidates should have solid skills in modern cloud-based storage and compute, especially Google Cloud.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker for containerized deployment and scaling is required.
• Knowledge of web API development and workflow automation is necessary.
• Candidates must have experience in measuring and optimizing service latency and throughput.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Pulumi is required.
• High emotional intelligence and a proven track record of motivating and improving team performance are essential.
• A history of engineering successful technical systems and running high-scale, mission-critical systems is necessary.
• Candidates must be able to accommodate early calls with Europe and travel to Europe and California approximately six times a year.
• Bonus qualifications include experience with global collaboration, 3D graphics, AI/machine learning data pipelines, and computer vision.

Benefits:

• The position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of successful entrepreneurs, software developers, and AI researchers on a highly visible product.
• Candidates will have the ability to build products and features from the ground up for millions of users.
• The USA base salary ranges from $195,000 to $260,000, based on location, skills, and experience.
• An annual individualized performance bonus is provided, based on team and company success.
• Excellent health and retirement benefits, including full medical, dental, and vision coverage, are offered.
• The company promotes a strong people-first culture with generous PTO and a focus on team well-being.
• The location is flexible, with a preference for candidates in the Eastern Time zone due to collaboration needs with Europe.