--- title: 'Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure at VSCO' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-infrastructure-vsco-san-francisco-california-6ars491cqj0s' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure at VSCO - **Company:** VSCO - **Location:** San Francisco California, United States - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vsco39/jobs/8790544002 ## Job description ## About VSCO For years, we've helped photographers create their work. Now we're building what comes next. VSCO exists for photographers. Not as a side feature, not as an afterthought, but as the whole point. We build the connected system photographers rely on, and we've spent over a decade earning the trust of a global creative community that takes the craft seriously. Photography is at an inflection point. AI is reshaping what's possible for creative work, and that's where our mission shines. VSCO is building the full photographer's workflow: from creating and editing your work, to delivering it to clients, to running your business. All of it built thoughtfully, with photographers leading the way. We believe the future of photography tools creates more space for creativity, handling the busy work so photographers can focus on the craft. If you care about craft, community, and what technology can unlock for creative people, this is the work. We're a mission-driven and focused company where your work ships quickly, is meaningful, and reaches tens of millions of people worldwide. You'll have a real say in what we build and how we build it. We hire people who don't wait to be asked, naturally connect the dots, care about the quality of what they ship, and believe the best outcomes come from building together. ## About The Role We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure to own the platform that VSCO product and data teams ship on. You’ll join a small infra team that treats AWS, EKS, and GitOps as the default path for new systems, and you’ll spend real time pairing with other teams so - search, Workspace, and data - land in the right Terraform, Helm, and Flux instead of one-off snowflakes. This is a hands-on senior seat. You will design Terraform modules, cut production traffic to EKS, secure traffic with Cloudflare, look for optimizations in our AWS infrastructure, and leave on-call better than you found them. You like production ownership, you can sequence a cutover, and you can teach another team why their service belongs in shared-infra versus an app repo. The day-to-day - Design, build, and operate the AWS and EKS platform using Terraform, Helm/Kustomize, and Flux GitOps across infra, shared-infra, and app-owned repos (Workspace, search, data). - Own production cutovers end to end: ingress, DNS, workers and crons, telemetry monitors and dashboards, and a rollback plan you would actually use. - Partner with product and data teams on the right home for new infra, including namespaces, secrets (SOPS, IRSA), preview environments, and not reinventing namespace or secret wiring that already lives in shared-infra. - Build and maintain CI/CD on GitHub Actions, including self-hosted runners, image builds, and deploy pipelines that other teams can copy. That means supporting the build and test pipelines, container images, and runners for our language ecosystems (Go, Python, PHP, Node, Java, Ruby, and similar) so those teams can compile, test, and ship, rather than writing their application code yourself. - Run core data stores and caches as platform services: MySQL, Mongo, Valkey/Redis, OpenSearch. - Cloudflare and CloudFront: DNS and zone moves, CDN behavior, WAF, custom domains. - Observability and autoscaling with monitors, dashboards, external-metrics HPA, with a bias toward fixing the system so the next person doesn’t page. - Participate in the infra on-call rotation. Debug Linux, Kubernetes, and network issues, then turn the incident into Terraform, alerts, or docs. - Review infra PRs and design docs. Help other engineers make the tradeoff, not just merge the change. ## Qualifications - 5+ years in infrastructure, platform, or site reliability engineering, including time as a hands-on owner of production systems (not only tickets and runbooks). - Strong production experience with Kubernetes/EKS, Linux, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform). You have shipped and operated this, not only used a chart someone else wrote. - AWS in production: EKS, IAM/IRSA, networking (VPC, NAT, DNS), and at least one of RDS/MySQL, Elasticache/Valkey, or OpenSearch. - GitOps and CI/CD in anger: Flux and/or Helm, plus GitHub Actions (self-hosted runners a plus). - Familiarity with the languages our CI builds (Go, Python, PHP, Node, Java, Ruby, and similar). You do not need to be a product engineer in these languages. You do need to be comfortable supporting the pipelines, images, and runners that compile and test them. - Experience leading technical architecture discussions, explaining tradeoffs, and driving a decision inside a small team. - Experience troubleshooting complex production issues, including network and DNS, and turning them into durable fixes. - Excellent communication: you can teach another team how to consume the platform, and you can write the cutover plan. Nice to haves - Cloudflare DNS, CDN, and zone migration experience (alongside or instead of CloudFront). - OpenSearch, Valkey/Redis, MySQL, Mongo, Kafka. - Datadog, Groundcover, Honeycomb (monitors, dashboards, bonus if you understand OTEL). - GitHub Actions Runner Controller, preview environments, or similar paved-road CI. - Flux, Helm, Kustomize, and a point of view on which repo should own a given piece of infra. - Using AI tools like Cursor to help force multiply your work - High-scale consumer or creator products. - A connection to photography, visual storytelling, or creative communities. - BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Scope of the role - Not an application-backend seat that happens to know Kubernetes. The center of gravity is platform: Terraform, EKS, DNS, GitOps, CI, and helping other teams land on it. - This is a senior IC seat. You own projects end to end, review PRs, sequence cutovers, and partner with other teams. You are not expected to set org-wide architecture or operate primarily as a tech lead of other infra engineers. You will still open the PR, apply it to dev/preprod/prod in the right order, and watch the cutover. Job Perks - Hybrid work with an office in San Francisco, CA - Regular in-person events events to connect and collaborate - Competitive salary & equity - Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families - Flexible Time Off - Company-paid parental, medical and caregiver leave - Other perks including mental health resources and tech reimbursements ## Compensation The base salary for this position will vary based on several factors, such as relevant experience, location and your approved internal leveling assessed during the interview process. The base salary range for this role is $165,000 - $185,000. Salary is one component of our total compensation package. This position also qualifies for equity (i.e. stock options) and is eligible for discretionary bonuses based on performance. The benefits available for this position include flexible time off, a 401K retirement plan, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short and long term disability), and 11 paid holidays. We also provide paid sick time as required by state and local law. Additional benefits and perks contained in our standard employee benefits package are also offered for this position. Please note: As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment background checks in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of this background check, which includes state and federal criminal records checks, sex offender registry searches, and other relevant checks as permitted by law. ## About VSCO ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: VSCO is a connected system for photographers, providing professional editing tools, client galleries, studio management, portfolio websites, and a creative community to help photographers build a sustainable business. - **Entity Type**: Private (funded with $100M total, Series B stage) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Joel Flory and Greg Lutze ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Creative Tools & Software, Photography, Social/Community - **Target customers**: B2C (primarily aspiring and professional photographers) and B2B (freelance photographers, studios) - **Mission or purpose statement**: To give photographers the tools, the system, and the community to build a photography business that lasts—on their own terms. ## Products & Services - **VSCO Membership**: Pro-level photo and video editing tools, AI features, and business tools for client work. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/) - **VSCO Hub**: Client gallery and studio management platform (launched 2024). - **Portfolio Websites**: Tools for photographers to build professional portfolio sites. - **Canvas**: A creative community feature (launched 2025). - **VSCO Capture**: A camera app for professional-grade mobile photography (launched 2025). - **Workspace**: Business management tools for photographers (launched 2025). - **VSCO One**: A unified subscription offering (launched 2026). - **Studio Pro**: Advanced studio management software (launched 2026). - **AI Lab**: Internal research and development for AI-powered creative tools (launched 2025). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$100M**. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Accel Partners, Glynn Capital, Icon Ventures, Obvious Ventures. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about) - **Growth Signals**: VSCO has been aggressively expanding its product suite through acquisitions (Rylo in 2019, Trash app in 2020, Facet in 2024, Táve's Studio Manager in 2025, The Freelance Photographer in 2025) and launching new products (Canvas, Workspace, AI Lab, VSCO Capture, Studio Pro, VSCO One). The company is clearly pivoting from a mobile editing app to a full-stack business platform for photographers. ## Competitive Advantages - **Brand & Community**: A globally recognized brand with a loyal community of millions of photographers, built over 15 years. - **Vertical Integration**: Owns the entire photographer workflow—from editing and AI tools to client management, portfolio hosting, and business operations—creating a sticky, all-in-one ecosystem. - **AI Focus**: Active investment in generative AI through a dedicated AI Lab, positioning them at the cutting edge of creative tools. - **Strategic Acquisitions**: A clear track record of acquiring and integrating complementary technologies and teams (Facet, Táve, The Freelance Photographer) to rapidly expand product capabilities. ## Strategic Focus - **Platform Expansion**: Transforming from a photo editing app into a comprehensive business system for photographers. - **AI Integration**: Leveraging AI (including tools like ChatGPT, TensorFlow) to enhance creative workflows and business efficiency. - **Professionalization**: Shifting focus from casual creators to professional and aspiring professional photographers who need business tools. - **Community Monetization**: Building a sustainable business model around subscriptions (VSCO One) and professional services. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Strong emphasis on "Championing Customers," "Hyperfocus on Outcomes," and "Winning Together." The culture is described as collaborative, modest, and ambitious. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers) - **Work Model**: Hybrid. The San Francisco office serves as a "shared hub for intentional connection," with employees gathering twice a year for in-person collaboration. Flexible remote work is also supported. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/vsco/faq/workplace-perception) - **Benefits**: Flexible Time Off, 401(k), comprehensive medical/dental/vision, paid parental/medical/caregiver leave, monthly tech & well-being stipend, and access to Peloton, Wellhub, One Medical, Spring Health, and Headspace. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers) - **Compensation**: Competitive base pay plus stock options for all new hires, ensuring shared ownership in the company's success. - **Tech Stack**: Modern and diverse, including AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Go, React, React Native, Swift, Python, TensorFlow, Kafka, Snowflake, and more. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers) - **Growth & Development**: Promotes from within, provides customized development tracks, and uses an OKR operational model to align goals and priorities. ## Sources 1. [VSCO About Page](https://www.vsco.co/about) 2. [VSCO Careers Page](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers) 3. [VSCO Greenhouse Job Board](https://boards.greenhouse.io/vsco39) 4. 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