Infrastructure Engineer at Academia.edu

Life is short, so why not spend it doing something that truly matters? At Academia.edu, we are on a mission to accelerate and democratize the world’s research. With over 250 million registered users and nearly half of the world’s academics using our platform every month, we are currently disrupting the 25 billion dollar academic publishing industry. We are a profitable, mission-driven team looking for someone who wants to scale infrastructure that supports a global community of researchers, students, and industry professionals.

Role at a glance

We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in the United States. You will be expected to work from our San Francisco office at 580 California Street on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the flexibility to work from home for the remainder of the week.

Your impact

• Take ownership of scaling and maintaining the infrastructure for a top 500 web property.
• Manage and optimize databases containing hundreds of terabytes of data.
• Champion and implement robust security practices as our organization continues to grow.

What you'll need

We are looking for a mission-driven engineer with a strong background in production environments. You should be comfortable working across the stack and excited about the challenges of large-scale infrastructure.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in software production environments, including 2+ years supporting large-scale web infrastructure.
• A degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Deep expertise in AWS and Linux.
• Proficiency with configuration management tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, EKS, or ECS.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Bonus points for: Experience with Ruby on Rails monoliths, observability tools like Datadog, network security, data warehousing, and security certification processes.

Perks and compensation

The targeted first-year cash compensation for this position is $150,000 to $180,000 USD, depending on your specific experience and expertise.

We take care of our team with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Comprehensive Insurance: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you, your spouse, and your dependents.
• Financial Future: 401k plan and stock options.
• Time Off: 21 days of vacation, 12 company holidays, 1 volunteer day, unlimited sick days, and a 6-week paid sabbatical after 4 years.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible hours and a monthly internet stipend.
• Growth: Annual professional development allowance and a book stipend.
• Support: Parental and birth parent leave, commuter benefits, and FSA accounts.
• Office Life: Catered lunches on office days, company retreats, and a fully stocked kitchen.