Infrastructure Engineer, Foundation

About the role

Pylon America is revolutionizing the mortgage industry by creating the first vertically integrated mortgage platform. Our mission is to simplify the complex process of mortgage origination into a single API, making it accessible and efficient for publicly traded companies and the largest originators in the country.

Responsibilities

• Design, monitor, and improve the infrastructure that ensures our systems remain highly available and processes millions of mortgage transactions.
• Build tooling and infrastructure to enhance developer productivity, reducing slow builds, flaky tests, and painful deploys.
• Maintain code quality, teach best practices, and mentor junior engineers to set the standard for how we build software.
• Work closely with the development team to identify and prevent issues before they occur, and respond quickly to any problems that arise.
• Provide instant feedback and support to ensure the codebase remains robust and efficient.

Requirements

• Experience with AWS, TypeScript, Graphite, Honeycomb, GitHub Codespaces, Temporal.io, and SQL (PostgreSQL).
• Strong understanding of observability and AI-driven development tools.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proven track record of solving complex technical challenges and delivering high-quality results.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend infrastructure and development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with GraphQL and AI-driven development tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Proficiency in AWS services.
• Experience with TypeScript and other modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Knowledge of observability tools like Graphite and Honeycomb.
• Understanding of workflow orchestration tools such as Temporal.io.
• Experience with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range of $140,000 to $220,000 per year, including equity and benefits.
• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive work culture.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.

Pay

• $140,000 to $220,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Full-time position based in Palo Alto, CA.