Remote Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Zetachain

We are seeking a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer to join our team and run critical infrastructure for our blockchain and web applications. You’ll learn to deploy and maintain a fleet of RPC and validator nodes for multiple blockchain networks. You’ll also provide guidance and expertise to development teams to ensure their applications follow modern best practices. Your work will directly impact the health and stability of our network.

About ZetaChain

ZetaChain aims to be the only blockchain you’ll ever need. It is a layer 1 blockchain and developer platform that connects any L1 and L2, from Ethereum to Bitcoin and beyond. Access all of crypto in one place, as a developer or user.

Why You Want To Work Here

• Impactful Role: Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a leading blockchain protocol.
• Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a remote work environment, ensuring a work-life balance. With quarterly team meet ups.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Dive deep into the latest advancements in blockchain technology with ZetaChain's innovative protocol.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape, ensuring you're always at the forefront of the industry.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate description is a wish list, not a checklist. We don't expect every applicant to tick every box. If you have a strong alignment with many of the qualifications and a passion for learning, we'd love to hear from you.

• 3+ years of cloud infrastructure experience
• 2+ years of Linux and Kubernetes experience
• 1+ years of blockchain node operation experience
• 1+ years of GCP experience
• Must play well with others, success is a team sport and at ZetaChain everyone participates!
• Security Mindset: constantly anticipating and strategizing against potential threats and vulnerabilities in any system or process.
• Languages: Go, Terraform, Bash
• Tech stack: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Cosmos SDK
• Platforms: GCP, Bare Metal, Vercel
• Remote (Near San Francisco or New York City preferred)
• Job Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain RPC and validator nodes for ZetaChain, Ethereum, Bitcoin, etc.
• Assist in the deployment of web applications.
• Build custom tools to monitor blockchain application performance.
• Assist with automated testing suites and processes, including writing custom code.
• Ensure all processes meet our security, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Bonus points:
• Understanding of blockchain (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cosmos); smart contracts (solidity, rust/wasm), p2p networking.
• Experience with Go (Cosmos SDK, go-ethereum, btcsuite, Tendermint Core).
• Familiar with DevOps, DevSecOps, GitOps methodologies & best practices.

Who Would Be a Good Fit for This Role?

• A candidate who is a coder at heart with a diverse set of experiences. They enjoy building testing and observability capabilities that will accelerate the development speed for the entire organization.
• Infrastructure-Savvy Blockchain Enthusiast: Engineers with a strong background in infrastructure and a keen interest in blockchain technology.
• Experienced Backend Developer: A seasoned developer with a solid foundation in software engineering, particularly in backend development.
• DevOps Engineer/SRE Transitioning to Blockchain: An experienced DevOps Engineer or SRE looking to pivot into the blockchain sector.