Plai Labs is hiring a
Web3 Head of Engineering

Compensation: $160k - $180k

Location: Los Angeles

Head of Engineering

Los Angeles /
PlaiDay – Engineering - Plai App /
Full Time
/ Remote

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Head of Engineering 

Who We Are
PlaiDay is the first social network built on Generative AI. We’re a venture-backed startup led by a seasoned team of entrepreneurs with multiple exits. We are passionate about creating a culture-shaping consumer mobile experience that brings the power and fun of Gen AI to the masses.

Check out more here: https://plaiday.app/

Opportunity: Are you a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for mobile application development? Are you ready to join a well-funded startup  at the forefront of innovation in the Generative AI space? If so, we're looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our engineering team and help us bring our vision to life.

Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a small team of engineers (3-6 members).Conduct architecture reviews to ensure adherence to design principles, patterns, and coding standards.Define and implement a robust technical strategy, including choosing the right technologies, frameworks, and architecture for our mobile app.Ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of mobile applications through rigorous testing and QA processes.Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to drive product innovation and deliver user-centric mobile experiences.Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth within the engineering team.

Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of 8 years of experience in architecting and building complex systems.At 
least 3 years in a technical leadership role, involving mentoring, team management, and defining technical roadmaps.Extensive experience as a Middle Tier Architect, with a strong focus on Django and Python.Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and web services using Django REST Framework.Strong grasp of software architecture principles and design patterns.Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and GCP Spanner.Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes.Strong familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including GCP Compute, Cloud Storage, IAM Security, and other GCP services.Experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).Proficient in large-scale distributed database systems, such as PostgreSQL or GCP Spanner, and efficient in writing optimized SQL queries.Experience in developing, deploying, and maintaining development, staging, and integration environments, following industry best practices.Experience collaborating with mobile application development teams and understanding the unique challenges of mobile app backends.Exceptional communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to take ownership of projects.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Celery/Redis or other task processing and message queuing tools.Advanced skills with Django and PostgreSQL.Familiarity with machine learning algorithms and AI principles.Experience in mobile application backend development for iOS.Proficiency in modern DevOps tools and methodologies.

What We Offer:Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.Stock options in a high-growth startup.Health, dental, and vision insurance.A collaborative and innovative work environment.Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.The chance to be part of a dynamic team making a significant impact in the Generative AI space.

Responsibilities:

    • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a small team of engineers (3-6 members).
    • Conduct architecture reviews to ensure adherence to design principles, patterns, and coding standards.
    • Define and implement a robust technical strategy, including choosing the right technologies, frameworks, and architecture for our mobile app.
    • Ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of mobile applications through rigorous testing and QA processes.
    • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to drive product innovation and deliver user-centric mobile experiences.
    • Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth within the engineering team.

Minimum Qualifications:

    • A minimum of 8 years of experience in architecting and building complex systems.
    • At least 3 years in a technical leadership role, involving mentoring, team management, and defining technical roadmaps.
    • Extensive experience as a Middle Tier Architect, with a strong focus on Django and Python.
    • Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and web services using Django REST Framework.
    • Strong grasp of software architecture principles and design patterns.
    • Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and GCP Spanner.
    • Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes.
    • Strong familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including GCP Compute, Cloud Storage, IAM Security, and other GCP services.
    • Experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
    • Proficient in large-scale distributed database systems, such as PostgreSQL or GCP Spanner, and efficient in writing optimized SQL queries.
    • Experience in developing, deploying, and maintaining development, staging, and integration environments, following industry best practices.
    • Experience collaborating with mobile application development teams and understanding the unique challenges of mobile app backends.
    • Exceptional communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to take ownership of projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with Celery/Redis or other task processing and message queuing tools.
    • Advanced skills with Django and PostgreSQL.
    • Familiarity with machine learning algorithms and AI principles.
    • Experience in mobile application backend development for iOS.
    • Proficiency in modern DevOps tools and methodologies.
$160,000 - $180,000 a year

What We Offer:
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Stock options in a high-growth startup.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
A collaborative and innovative work environment.
Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
The chance to be part of a dynamic team making a significant impact in the Generative AI space.
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Location: Los Angeles

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