Senior DevOps Engineer

Validation Cloud • New York City, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will build, automate, and scale the global infrastructure that powers Validation Cloud’s Node API, Enterprise Staking, and Data x AI products. You’ll design resilient multi-region systems, optimize our delivery and deployment pipelines, and ensure ultra-low-latency performance across a rapidly expanding platform. This role gives you the opportunity to explore new tooling, architect innovative infrastructure patterns, and improve customer experience by diving deep into both blockchain protocols and high-performance cloud systems. The platform you build—and the nodes, validators, and data pipelines running on it—directly support the success of Validation Cloud’s #1-ranked Node API, institutional staking platform, and next-generation Data x AI infrastructure, enabling customers to access and derive value from blockchain networks at unmatched speed and scale. Our engineers work cross-functionally and prioritize open knowledge-sharing, fostering collaboration and allowing each person to specialize based on their interests. We value diverse skills and backgrounds, believing they strengthen our team and lead to more innovative solutions.

Requirements

• 6+ years of senior-level DevOps experience, ideally with a strong background in systems administration and bare metal environments.
• Proficiency in Go or similar languages.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, and monitoring tools such as DataDog.
• Prior infrastructure and product experience in Web3
• Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies, including DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, and related tools.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud environments.
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience deploying node infrastructure for blockchain networks.
• Recent experience building on top of bare metal infrastructure. For example: Cherry Servers, Equinix, OVH, Hetzner
• Background in multi-region environments with 1,000+ servers and 24/7 uptime requirements.
• Significant security experience, including private keys, containers, and architectural best practices.
• Database experience.

Responsibilities

• Automate the deployment, monitoring, and testing processes for blockchain node infrastructure.
• Work with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure, including managed control planes.
• Collaborate with software teams to ensure smooth operations and support production releases.
• Shape the team's technical vision by integrating industry best practices with forward-thinking solutions.
• Ensure data security through compliance with standards such as SOC2.
• Support recruitment, training, and mentorship of other engineers.
• Participate in and support the on-call rotation to ensure uptime and operational success.

Benefits

• 💸 Competitive salary and equity options
• 🏥 Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• 🌴 Generous vacation time and paid time off
• 🌍 Fully remote work
• 🏙️ Biannual company offsite
• 🤝 Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• 🚀 Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team in a fast-growing industry
• 📱Cell Phone Stipend
• 💻 Hardware included

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees