Mixpanel

Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Analytics, Data Infrastructure, Software PlatformIndustries

Requirements

The Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering at Mixpanel requires 8+ years of coding experience, expertise in at least one programming language ecosystem (preferably Go, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript), and production experience managing Kubernetes at scale. Additionally, they need production experience managing infrastructure in a major cloud provider, with a preference for Google Cloud Platform, and proficiency with observability solutions like OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, or Distributed Tracing.

Responsibilities

This role involves partnering with various teams to optimize their software development lifecycle for speed, safety, and reliability, supporting both front-end UI code and stateful storage systems. The engineer will support systems handling over 1 trillion user-generated events monthly with sub-minute latencies, managing Google Cloud Platform and Google Kubernetes Engine, overseeing Terraform, cost management, networking, and security best practices. They will also be responsible for service ownership of Kubernetes, facilitating Kubernetes upgrades, setting deployment and observability standards, managing observability pipelines with over 30 million Prometheus metrics and 4 billion distributed tracing spans, maintaining GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, running the devbox system, procuring SaaS tooling, running the new engineer onboarding process, and serving as a mentor and example for the engineering team.

Skills

Systems Design
Automation
Tooling
Software Development Lifecycle
Performance Optimization
Distributed Systems
Data Ingestion
Event Processing
Reliability Engineering
Mentoring

Mixpanel

Data analytics for user behavior insights

About Mixpanel

Mixpanel provides data analytics tools that help businesses understand user interactions with their products. It tracks user behavior and measures engagement on websites and mobile applications, allowing companies to gain insights into how users engage with their digital platforms. Mixpanel's services are offered through a subscription model, where clients pay a recurring fee based on the volume of data tracked and features accessed. This model supports a steady revenue stream and enables ongoing improvements to the platform. Key features include event tracking, user segmentation, funnel analysis, and retention reports, which assist businesses in identifying trends and making informed decisions to enhance user experience. Mixpanel differentiates itself by focusing on comprehensive analytics tailored for tech startups, e-commerce businesses, and large enterprises, aiming to empower these companies to optimize user engagement and drive growth.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$269.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Company stock options
Sabbatical policy
PTO
Volunteer time off
Parental leave
Mental health resources
401(k) match
Health, dental,& vision coverage
Flexible work from home options
Learning & development stipend
Professional growth hours

Risks

Increased competition from Amplitude and Heap may affect market share.
Data privacy concerns may arise from integrations with platforms like BigQuery.
Growing demand for personalization pressures Mixpanel to enhance analytics capabilities.

Differentiation

Mixpanel offers real-time analytics across devices, enhancing user experience insights.
The SaaS model ensures steady revenue and continuous platform improvement.
Mixpanel's embeddable reports enhance collaboration in tools like FigJam and Coda.

Upsides

Integration with BigQuery enhances data exploration for data-driven companies.
Recognition as a 'Market Leader' boosts Mixpanel's market credibility.
Partnership with Seven Peaks expands Mixpanel's reach in the APAC region.

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