Full-Time
Full Stack Engineer
Cameo
201-500 employees
Connects fans with celebrities via personalized videos
Compensation Overview
$100k - $155k/yr
Senior
Chicago, IL, USA
Work environment at our Downtown Chicago Headquarters.
- 5 + years professional experience with front-end javascript frameworks
- 5 + years professional experience with back-end javascript (node.js, express, etc)
- JS Testing (Jest, Enzyme, Appium, etc)
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases (Mongo)
- Experience building robust and performant REST APIs
- Experience scaling a website and/or a mobile app to millions of users
- Related industry experience, particularly social media and/or video tech
- Helping improve & scale the platform that connects fans and talent to create the perfect video shoutout
- Helping with the website and mobile app
- Collaborating with sales and data teams to make the talent experience fun and engaging
- Delivering the perfect Cameo
- You take pride in your work
- You have a strong product sense
- You enjoy working with fun people
- You are a doer who is comfortable with ambiguity
- You love javascript, and building + scaling web applications
Cameo connects fans with celebrities through personalized video messages. The platform allows fans to book video shoutouts from a variety of celebrities, including actors, musicians, and athletes, for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. Users can also engage in live video calls and direct messaging with their favorite stars. Celebrities set their own prices for these personalized videos, and Cameo earns revenue by taking a commission on each transaction. What sets Cameo apart from its competitors is its focus on creating authentic and memorable fan experiences, making it easy for fans to connect with their idols. The company's goal is to enhance fan-celebrity interactions and provide unique experiences that resonate with users.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$193.7M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Cameo's partnership with Pledge enhances its charitable fundraising capabilities.
- Integration of AI-driven personalization tools boosts user engagement on the platform.
- Expansion into VR experiences offers immersive interactions, increasing user engagement.
What critics are saying
- Steven Galanis' Zeitgeist podcast may divert resources from Cameo's core business.
- Epic Games' court win against Apple could increase competition in the mobile app market.
- Partnership with Pledge might dilute Cameo's brand identity as a fan experience platform.
What makes Cameo unique
- Cameo offers personalized video shoutouts from a wide range of celebrities.
- The platform includes features like live video calls and exclusive content feeds.
- Cameo's commission-based model allows celebrities to set their own prices.
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Benefits
WFH flexibility
Comprehensive health plans
Unlimited PTO
Equity grants
Fringe $100 monthly credit
WiFi on the go
Cameo $50 credit
Bi-annual work stipend
401k
Celebrity drop-ins
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↓ -4%Cameo Founder Explores How Brands Break into CultureCHICAGO, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven Galanis, the co-founder CEO of Cameo , today announced the launch of Zeitgeist, a new podcast that dives deep into the stories of brands that didn't just find customers—they found cultural relevance.Through candid conversations with founders, marketers, and creative minds, Zeitgeist unpacks how everyday products become emotional touchpoints, memes, movements, and modern necessities. From personal care staples like butt wipes and reusable water bottles to seemingly boring products like insurance, Galanis explores what it takes to create something that doesn't just sell, but sticks.Over the years, Galanis' journey at Cameo introduced him to a vast network of people who've built iconic brands by tapping into something bigger than marketing: the culture of the customer they're dying to reach. Zeitgeist brings those stories to life, focusing on the inflection points, bold pivots, and make-or-break moments that propelled products from obscurity into the mainstream."Building Cameo taught me that it's not just about building a company—it's about creating a feeling," said Galanis. "I wanted to talk to other people who've done that: who've made the leap from product to phenomenon."The podcast keeps it raw and real—no corporate buzzwords, just honest stories about smart risks, scrappy ideas, and lightning-in-a-bottle moments that helped brands breakthrough. Listeners can expect stories behind cult-favorite apparel companies, internet-famous wellness brands, and unlikely products that are now household essentials.The first episode of Zeitgeist is now available, with a 10-episode first season set to release over the summer. Episodes will be available on YouTube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts .About ZeitgeistZeitgeist is a show about the unexpected rise of everyday brands
It took more than four years, but Epic Games finally prevailed this week in its antitrust case against Apple, the world’s most valuable company with a market value of $3.2 trillion. And now it’s possible that the floodgates are open to bring competition and financial gains for mobile game companies on iOS.Epic CEO Tim Sweeney and his lawyers argued that Apple was a bully that was striking fear in the hearts of mobile game makers by punishing Epic in forcing Fortnite off the App Store. It also accused Apple of “malicious compliance” as the iPhone maker resisted regulatory measures in the European Union. For the most part, Apple was successful in blocking Epic Games in court and delaying the one favorable ruling that Epic got.But that changed this week as U.S. District Court judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers held that Apple failed to comply with her ruling in 2021 and so it was in contempt of court for “willful violation” of her ruling, which found Apple blameless on nine of 10 big antitrust allegations. This ruling involves the one that Epic won — an order saying it was not OK for Apple to prohibit game makers from steering users to off-store websites for item purchases at lower prices
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CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a bold move to redefine the standard for charitable giving, Cameo, the platform that enables every creator and celebrity to create personalized videos, and Pledge, the most innovative charitable fundraising platform, are launching a groundbreaking fundraising campaign where 95% of every dollar donated will go directly to support charitable causes. This unprecedented efficiency rate not only sets a new benchmark for transparency and impact, but also significantly outperforms industry norms.Building on the success of their initial partnership—which has raised funds for over 600 nonprofits, including Save the Children and the JED Foundation, and featured top personalities like Cedric the Entertainer (over $100,000 raised) and Tony Hawk (over $30,000 raised for LA fire relief)—this collaboration will enable any creator on Cameo to fundraise for over 2 million nonprofits, including every U.S. nonprofit, through Pledge's platform.Tapping into the Power of the Creator EconomyThe creator economy is rapidly expanding, projected to surpass $100 billion globally, with millions of influencers, content creators, and digital personalities engaging massive audiences daily. This growth presents a unique opportunity for philanthropy. By tapping into the mission-driven nature and expansive reach of creators, Cameo and Pledge are unlocking a giant new fundraising revenue stream for nonprofits