Lead Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

We are Journee! We create the beautiful internet. Our platform and services are the leading enterprise solution for immersive online experiences. We connect people, brands and content in high quality interactive and immersive experiences that you can instantly access from your browser. We are an independent company founded in 2020, consisting of a cheerful team of creatives and technologists.

We are recognized for our work amongst others in The Webby Awards and Clio Awards and are trusted by top global enterprises and iconic brands such as WWF, BMW, H&M, Siemens, Vogue Business, DEPT, McCann, Adidas, Conde Nast and more.

At the heart of our technology and business lies our cutting-edge infrastructure and streaming  protocol, that power our immersive experiences. Our tech stack includes TypeScript, Go, AWS, Infrastructure as Code, React, and Unreal Engine.

We are seeking a Lead Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure to join our software engineering department. In this role, you will tackle complex challenges, design efficient deployment pipelines, and manage large-scale deployments of thousands of concurrent GPU servers. If you are an independent, reliable, and hands-on professional eager to shape the future, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement sophisticated, flexible deployment pipelines, ensuring efficient, streamlined, and well-thought-out processes that promote scalability and reliability.
• Manage large-scale deployments of thousands of  concurrent GPU servers, maintaining precise control over performance and efficiency.
• Leverage deep technical expertise to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-impact solutions in collaboration with the team.
• Conduct in-depth research, document best practices, and advocate for the adoption of robust, scalable architectures.
• Play a central role in building robust, testable, operable, and maintainable software.

Who we are looking for

• 5+ years of professional experience with AWS, with a strong emphasis on serverless architectures
• Strong programming skills (preferably TypeScript or Go)
• Deep expertise in AWS, and security best practices
• Comprehensive understanding of at least one other leading cloud platform (Azure or Google Cloud).
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Solid grasp of containerization technologies like Docker
• A formal computer science education is not required, we highly value demonstrable practical experience and a passion for innovation
• Highly adaptable and thriving in dynamic, fast-paced startup environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively
• Professional fluency in English, both spoken and written

Nice to have:

• Experience in AWS CDK
• Experience in systems programming
• Experience in C
• Experience with low-latency video streaming systems
• Experience in graphics programming and rendering APIs such as DirectX, Vulkan or OpenGL
• Knowledge in the Wine ecosystem (Proton, VKD3D, etc.)

Why work with us:

• Flexibility to work in Berlin or remotely in a similar time zone (CET +/- 2 hours)
• Exciting career growth opportunities in a startup environment working on cutting edge projects with top global brands.
• Become part of our mission to make the internet more beautiful.
• Regular connecting team off-sites and team dinner events.
• We have strong values in place: high performance, transparency, continuous learning, humbleness and pride. 

Journee is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, and veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace leads to better business outcomes, stronger relationships with our customers and partners, and a more fulfilling work experience for our employees.