DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer at Interchain Inc. – Join the Future of Blockchain and Web3

Location: Remote (within 6 hours of the NYC timezone), or New York, Berlin, Amsterdam/EU

Job Type: Full-Time

Role: DevOps Engineer / SRE

Compensation: Competitive regional compensation + token compensation

About Interchain Inc. (formerly Skip):

Interchain Inc. is at the cutting edge of blockchain technology, and we lead development for the Cosmos Hub and ecosystem, creating a platform for building sovereign, interoperable blockchains. We’re dedicated to offering developers full-stack programmability and complete ownership of their economics, enabling DeFi, NFT, cryptocurrency, and smart contracts to flourish within a decentralized framework.

Our mission is to create a more free, more fair internet with Cosmos as the backbone, and we're proud to work with some of the brightest teams in the blockchain space, including projects like dYdX, Osmosis, Injective, and Akash. We want to help build the foundation for the future of decentralized applications and blockchain solutions, focusing on interoperability and blockchain sovereignty.

Why Join Us?

As part of the Cosmos ecosystem, Interchain Inc. is pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology and Web3 innovation. By joining us, you'll help scale the infrastructure that powers the blockchain technology behind some of the most cutting-edge DeFi platforms in the world. You’ll be working alongside some of the most brilliant minds in blockchain to create the decentralized future.

If you’re passionate about crypto, NFTs, and building Web3 infrastructure, this is the place for you. And the best part? You can work remotely, within 6 hours of the NYC timezone!

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a talented Intermediate to Senior DevOps Engineer / SRE to join our team and help us scale our cloud infrastructure and improve developer productivity. This is a critical role where you'll design, build, and manage automated pipelines for testing, deployment, and infrastructure management at scale.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be working closely with internal engineering teams to ensure the infrastructure is resilient, efficient, and scalable, while contributing to the high-level strategic and technical decisions shaping the product and its development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and own pipelines that automate building, testing, and deployment of cloud infrastructure for Interchain products.
• Work closely with internal teams to develop automated testing and deployment pipelines for services that power Cosmos-based products.
• Maintain and improve the internal developer platform, ensuring high availability and seamless integration.
• Develop and manage monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the infrastructure meets critical availability and performance requirements.
• Contribute to strategic and technical decisions regarding product roadmaps, technology stacks, and engineering practices.
• Act as a bridge between teams, ensuring the tools and automation created are used effectively, with clear communication on their impact.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 4+ years of experience orchestrating and managing production cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep expertise in Unix/Linux systems, from the kernel to shell and beyond.
• Proven ability to lead feature development end-to-end, ensuring quality, speed, and efficiency.
• Fluency with at least one orchestration platform (Kubernetes or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to build automated testing and deployment pipelines using modern tools like Github Actions.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).
• Experience with programming in languages like Go or Python.

Bonus:

• Experience with blockchain infrastructure, and understanding of the needs of crypto and Web3 platforms.
• Familiarity with observability stacks such as DataDog, Grafana, and LGTM.
• Experience with cloud networking and Linux systems.
• Basic understanding of asymmetric key cryptography for secure communication in the blockchain space.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Regional salary + token compensation, with opportunities to grow within the ecosystem.
• Flexible Work Environment: Remote work available within 6 hours of the NYC timezone. We support a work-from-anywhere culture.
• Benefits: Premium health insurance, 18 days of paid leave, and additional perks for remote work accommodations.
• Growth Opportunity: Join a fast-growing company at the forefront of Web3, blockchain technology, and crypto infrastructure.
• Paid Work Trials: We believe in the value of hands-on experience. We’re open to offering paid work trials for potential hires to ensure a perfect fit.

Why Interchain Inc?

Join a diverse, inclusive team of innovators that are building the future of decentralized technology. We’re on a mission to transform the blockchain ecosystem, and we want you to be part of this exciting journey. If you are driven by a passion for blockchain, DeFi, and Web3 technologies, and thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Ready to Make an Impact in the World of Crypto and Blockchain?

Apply now to join Interchain Inc. and be a part of the team that is building the decentralized internet of tomorrow! Whether you’re in New York, Berlin, Amsterdam, or remote, this is your chance to contribute to the future of blockchain technology.

Apply Now and help us scale the future of Web3 and blockchain!