Senior Devops Engineer

Our Story and Purpose

Tilia, founded in 2014 and launched in 2019 by Linden Research, Inc., is a licensed money transmitter and registered money services business in the U.S. Tilia enables publishers of video games and virtual worlds to create in-world economies and monetize user interaction. Built to be robust, flexible, and secure, Tilia powers virtual economies of leading and cutting-edge publishers with hundreds of millions of dollars in circulation.

Tilians value a workplace that's as diverse as our products. As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to building a company that is rooted in organizational health, strengths-based leadership, and the belief that teams are stronger than individuals.

If you want access to the forefront of payment platforms that supports the creator economy, this is the place for you. We've created space for everyone to find belonging and invite you to come as you are.

Your Mission

We're looking for a Dev Ops Engineer, in an on-call rotation, to collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, build, and maintain AWS-based infrastructure and services (e.g., ECS, RDS MySQL, Lambda). Ensure security best practices and compliance standards are consistently met across all deployed systems and services.

This is an independent contributor role, reporting to our CTO. In this role, you will design and implement containerized applications using Docker, leveraging AWS services (such as ECS/ECR) for orchestration. You'll develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform to ensure repeatability and scalability, while enhancing system monitoring and alerting strategies to gain deeper insights into performance and availability.

How You'll Grow With Us

The stability of an established company with new startup momentum. An unparalleled opportunity to create relationships, systems, strategy and culture. An environment where your voice will be heard and your impact deeply felt. A sense of belonging where your work is appreciated and rewarded.

At Tilia, we stay on the bleeding edge of tech. We maintain high standards for tech and best in class data integrity.

The Impact You'll Drive

• Design and implement containerized applications using Docker, leveraging AWS services (such as ECS/ECR) for orchestration.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform to ensure repeatability and scalability.
• Enhance system monitoring and alerting strategies to gain deeper insights into performance and availability.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen the platform's security posture, ensuring alignment with relevant industry standards and organizational requirements.
• Contribute to long-term architectural planning, migrations, and capacity planning efforts, including RDS MySQL optimization.
• Maintain and optimize GitHub Actions workflows for building, testing, and deploying application and infrastructure changes.
• Perform security assessments, implement remediation efforts, and conduct compliance checks on infrastructure and services.
• Integrate and optimize Redis, Elasticsearch, and RDS MySQL to improve application speed and reliability.
• Document processes, policies, and configurations to promote knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
• Identify and implement improvements in tooling, frameworks, and processes to enhance developer experience and operational efficiency.

How You'll Shape Our Future

At Tilia, we celebrate all the dimensions of diversity, including diversity of experience. We recognize that candidates applying for this role will be most successful if they bring the following with them:

• Proven track record of designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructures (preferably in AWS).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Golang strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration and container ecosystems (Docker, ECS). Exposure to Kubernetes is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions).
• Strong understanding of relational databases (RDS MySQL), caching technologies (Redis), and search platforms (Elasticsearch).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of security and compliance in cloud environments.
• Solid communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving aptitude, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues.

If you feel like you don't meet all of the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply anyway. The confidence gap and imposter syndrome can sometimes get in the way of meeting incredible candidates and we don't want it to get in the way of meeting you. We encourage you to reach out if you have belief in our mission and your own ability to contribute to our team.

The Fine Print

Pay Transparency Notice

At Tilia, our Total Rewards philosophy is rooted in fairness, equity, and an unbiased approach to compensation, paired with competitive benefits across all locations where we operate.

For this San Francisco Bay Area-based role, the salary range is $161,028 - $217,728, with a midpoint of $189,378.

New hires start between the minimum and midpoint of the applicable geo-defined range, with final base pay determined by several factors, including experience, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market data calibration.

In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a generous benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. Our talent partners will provide more details during the hiring process.

Essential Role Functions & Work Environment

The details below outline the core functions and work environment required for this role. Tilia is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in performing these essential duties.

• Perform focused, computer-based tasks and collaborate effectively with coworkers in a dynamic, in-office environment. While some remote collaboration may occur, in-office presence is an essential requirement of this role to foster creativity, teamwork, and spontaneous problem-solving.
• Communicate clearly and effectively through typing, using hands and fingers for keyboard tasks.
• Maintain the ability to sit, stand, or remain stationary for extended periods (up to eight hours) during calls, meetings, or collaborative sessions, with ergonomic workstations and tools provided.
• Sustain prolonged attention on a computer monitor to perform tasks requiring visual focus and attention to detail.
• Travel may be required for business meetings, team summits, or company events, where in-person participation is an essential part of the role to foster collaboration, alignment, and engagement.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Tilia celebrates and values diversity in all its forms, including differences in thought, race, national origin, culture, age, experience, religion, economic and social status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and disability. We believe that fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging empowers us to create and share meaningful experiences-both within our team and across the virtual communities we serve.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Candidates from all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply and contribute to shaping the future of virtual experiences.

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