Full Stack Engineer

About Pearpop

Pearpop is redefining how brands harness creators to reach and inspire new audiences. As a full-service creative partner, we combine creative strategy, creator curation, and media amplification to deliver content that moves culture and drives results. With best-in-class creative, unmatched creator access, and a data-driven approach, we craft strategic, insight-driven campaigns backed by full-stack technology and performance media. Whether acting as a standalone creator solution or an extension of your team, Pearpop ensures every campaign is seamless, impactful, and culturally relevant.

We're bringing together a smart and passionate team of creative builders to join us as we are a growth-stage, high-performance startup. In addition to competitive salaries, we have all the good stuff – equity, generous health and dental insurance, 401(k), and unlimited PTO. This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles, CA.

As a Mid-level Full Stack Engineer, you’ll contribute to Pearpop’s platform by developing scalable back-end systems and integrating user-facing interfaces, with a primary focus on server-side applications using Node.js. You’ll design and implement RESTful APIs, optimize database performance, and ensure seamless front-end integration (using React or similar). Working closely with product, design, and talent teams, you’ll help build creator-centric features, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high code quality through code reviews.

This role requires a balance of technical expertise, collaboration, and enthusiasm for the creator economy, with opportunities to grow under senior engineering mentorship.

• Back-End Development
  :
  Develop and maintain server-side applications using Node.js, focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability for creator and brand workflows.

• API Development
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  Design and implement RESTful APIs to support front-end services, creator tools, and brand integrations, ensuring low latency and high reliability.

• Database Management
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  Work with database systems (MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, or Mongo
  
  DB) and ORMs like Sequelize to build and optimize data models for efficient storage and retrieval.

• Front-End Integration
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  Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate server-side logic with user-facing elements (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3), ensuring a cohesive user experience.

• Performance Optimization
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  Optimize applications for speed and scalability, leveraging cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) to support high-volume creator interactions.

• Security Implementation
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  Apply security and data protection measures (e.g., authentication via Gravitee, encryption) to safeguard user and creator data.

• Troubleshooting and Debugging
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  Identify and resolve technical issues across back-end and front-end systems, ensuring optimal platform performance and minimal downtime.

• Code Quality
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  Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality, adhering to best practices and Pearpop’s engineering standards.

• Collaboration
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  Work cross-functionally with product, design, and talent teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions aligned with Pearpop’s creator-centric vision.

• Stay Current
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  Keep up with industry trends in back-end and full-stack development, incorporating relevant technologies to enhance Pearpop’s platform.

• Experience
  : 5+ years in software development, with 2+ years focused on back-end development using Node.js and 1+ years contributing to front-end development (React or similar).

• Back-End Skills
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  • Proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js frameworks (e.g., Hono).

  • Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices.

  • Familiarity with database systems (MySQL, Postgre
    
    SQL, SQLite) and ORMs like Sequelize.

  • Knowledge of authentication systems (e.g., Gravitee, OAuth) and basic security practices.

• Front-End Skills
  :
  Basic proficiency in front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3) for integrating user-facing elements with server-side logic.

• Version Control
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  Strong experience with Git and Git Hub for version control and collaborative development.

• Cloud and Dev Ops
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  Familiarity with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform,…