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Cloud Platform Engineer

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Strava

Strava

501-1,000 employees

Fitness tracking and social networking platform

Social Impact
Consumer Software

Junior, Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

This is a hybrid role based in our San Francisco office.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
MySQL
Ruby
Scala
Terraform
Development Operations (DevOps)
Cassandra
Requirements
  • Have previously worked in an infrastructure, developer productivity, or operations-focused role, such as DevOps engineer, SRE, developer productivity engineer, or platform engineer.
  • We run on Kubernetes, Prometheus, MySQL, Cassandra, ArgoCD, and Terraform. You don’t need to be an expert in all of these but practical, production experience with some is highly desired.
  • Have a passion for reducing toil.
  • Have experience with modern principles of deploying software in containers across multiple teams.
  • Have experience with continuous integration environments, writing testable software, and test-driven development.
  • Program expertly in at least one language. If you know Scala, Python, or Ruby, that’s a bonus!
  • Are a strong, clear, and proactive communicator who values sharing knowledge with others.
Responsibilities
  • Being highly self-motivated and self-starting, with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Having a product-approached mentality toward infrastructure and tools work - collaborating with users of your systems and building an efficient feedback loop across the whole engineering team and product.
  • Building empathy for your fellow engineers by developing a deep understanding of the product development process end-to-end.
  • Evaluating trade-offs and effectively prioritizing tasks for yourself and within your team, in alignment with tactical goals, strategic initiatives, and company objectives.
  • Seeking out engineering solutions to problems and eschewing toil.
  • Displaying ownership of your work by supporting your products and participating in an on-call rotation.

Strava is a digital platform designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts to record, track, and analyze their physical activities, from casual walks to professional races. Users can monitor various metrics such as speed, pace, and distance, and utilize unique features like performance comparisons and Relative Effort to gain insights into their workouts. Strava operates on a freemium model, offering basic services for free while charging for premium features, which include advanced training plans and detailed activity breakdowns. This platform also functions as a social network, allowing users to share their activities, connect with others, and discover new routes and clubs, creating a motivating community. Strava is compatible with most GPS devices and is accessible on iPhone, Android, and web apps, making it available to millions of athletes globally.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$151.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strava's recent partnerships with Bumble and TfL highlight its innovative approach to expanding user engagement and community building.
  • The introduction of AI-powered features like Athlete Intelligence and Leaderboard Integrity showcases Strava's commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced user experience.
  • New product developments such as dark mode, night heatmaps, and a family subscription plan indicate Strava's focus on continuous improvement and user satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of fitness tracking and social networking apps is intense, requiring Strava to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • The integration of AI features and new product developments may face technical challenges and user adoption issues.

What makes Strava unique

  • Strava uniquely combines fitness tracking with social networking, fostering a community that motivates and inspires athletes, unlike many competitors who focus solely on tracking.
  • The platform's freemium model allows users to access basic features for free while offering advanced analytics and training plans through premium subscriptions, providing flexibility and scalability.
  • Strava's compatibility with most GPS devices and its accessibility via iPhone, Android, and web apps make it widely accessible to millions of athletes worldwide.

Benefits

100% company paid benefits for employees and families

Flexible paid time off

$2,000 annual professional development stipend

Paid time off for volunteering

401(k) Plan with company matching

$1000 annual gear stipend

$500 annual gym reimbursement

Onsite fitness rooms with showers, lockers, and towel service

Weekly team workouts

Free yoga classes

Secure bike storage

Twice weekly dinner for those working late

Monthly happy hours

Dog days

Cell phone reimbursement

Snacks & stocked kitchens