Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

ZetaChain; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading blockchain protocol as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at ZetaChain. You'll automate operational tasks, support blockchain nodes, and guide development teams. Enjoy remote flexibility and a pivotal role in shaping the future of blockchain technology.

Benefits

Remote Flexibility

Continuous Learning

Open Source Commitment

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Software Development, Infrastructure, Linux, Ansible, Kubernetes.
• Previous startup experience and security mindset are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write code to streamline operations and build monitoring tools.
• Deploy and maintain blockchain nodes and manage infrastructure.

Skills

Go

Ansible

Terraform

Bash

Tools

Grafana

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Cosmos SDK

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) role at ZetaChain

We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our team to help streamline operations and maintain critical infrastructure. You'll write custom code to automate operational tasks and support a fleet of 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 L1.

About ZetaChain

ZetaChain is the first Universal Blockchain with native access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more, offering seamless UX and unified liquidity to the next billions of users. With its Universal EVM, ZetaChain empowers developers to build Universal Apps that operate natively across any blockchain, creating a fluid crypto ecosystem from a single platform.

• Thriving Ecosystem: 1000 dApps developed between testnet and mainnet, showcasing diverse innovation and utilization.
• Engagement: Over a million community members foster a dynamic environment for engagement and collaboration.
• Live on Mainnet: Partnered with all major exchanges.
• Activity: Our network has over 5M unique addresses and growing fast!

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, with quarterly team meetups to foster team bonding.
• 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.
• Open Source Commitment: We support open source software and utilize high-quality open source tools internally whenever possible.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate description is a wish list, not a checklist. We value passion for learning and alignment with many of the qualifications:

• Experience:
• 2+ years of Software Development
• 2+ years of Infrastructure experience
• 2+ years of Linux and Ansible experience
• 2+ years of Kubernetes experience
• Previous startup experience is important due to the fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well with others; success is a team effort.
• Security mindset to anticipate and strategize against threats.
• Languages: Go, Ansible, Terraform, Bash
• Tech stack: Grafana, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Cosmos SDK
• Platforms: AWS, GCP, Bare Metal
• Location:
  • Bay Area with ability to visit our office is preferred
  • Open to remote in the USA, Argentina, and EU regions
• Job Responsibilities:
• Write code to streamline operations
• Build monitoring and dashboards for system health reporting
• Deploy and maintain blockchain nodes (ZetaChain, Ethereum, Bitcoin, etc.)
• Manage infrastructure for web applications
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability standards
• Participate in on-call rotation monthly
• Bonus points:
• Familiarity with DevOps, DevSecOps, GitOps methodologies
• Understanding of blockchain technologies and smart contracts
• Experience with Go (Cosmos SDK, go-ethereum, etc.)

Who Would Be a Good Fit

• A coder with diverse experience who enjoys building services and monitoring tools.
• A seasoned developer with a solid foundation in software engineering and infrastructure.
• A proactive problem-solver focused on system reliability and scalability.
• A creative thinker skilled in programming and observability tools.
• Experienced in building and maintaining scalable backend systems.

In-Office Culture

This is a remote position, but preference is given to applicants in the Bay Area, with a hybrid model of 2-3 days in-office per week. Flexibility is provided for life circumstances.

Compensation

Base Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 (San Francisco benchmark). Adjusted for other locations to remain competitive. Additionally, full-time team members receive 10% to 25% in liquid benefits, with upside based on role, experience, and impact.