Senior / Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Job Title: Senior / Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Location: Remote

About Scroll

Scroll is a cutting-edge Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, focusing specifically on zkRollups. Our mission is to address Ethereum’s scalability challenges by providing a more efficient, secure, and developer-friendly platform for decentralized applications, including those in DeFi platforms and the broader blockchain technology ecosystem. Scroll plays a crucial role in advancing the Ethereum network’s scalability, enabling the continued growth of cryptocurrency, smart contracts, NFTs, and DeFi applications.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior / Staff Site Reliability Engineer to join our team remotely. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and management of our infrastructure and development operations. You'll ensure high reliability, security, and scalability while working closely with our development team to build and maintain automated deployment pipelines. As an expert in infrastructure and operations, you'll monitor system performance, proactively identify issues, and resolve them to ensure seamless experiences for our users. After a 3-month probation period, this role will transition into a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team lead position.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about blockchain technology and Ethereum, with a desire to take ownership of mission-critical infrastructure in a fast-paced Web3 environment.

Responsibilities

Platform Engineering & Developer Enablement

• Design, build, and maintain internal developer tools to streamline workflows, including build, testing, and deployment processes.
• Create tools that enhance monitoring, logging, and debugging capabilities to improve the developer lifecycle.
• Enable and optimize workflows for the engineering team, promoting a smoother and more efficient development process.

Infrastructure & System Architecture

• Design, provision, and maintain cloud environments focused on scalability, reliability, and security in hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Automate deployment and maintenance processes to ensure seamless integration and rapid iteration of crypto remote jobs and development needs.
• Optimize cloud infrastructures for zkRollup technology, ensuring high availability and performance of blockchain services.

Reliability, Monitoring & Security

• Implement observability solutions to gain actionable insights and ensure high availability of blockchain services.
• Collaborate with the security team to harden infrastructure and mitigate potential threats to the system.
• Operate and maintain a fleet of GPU-based zk provers, ensuring that the system performs optimally in real-time, tracking prover health and detecting failures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with blockchain engineers, developers, and security experts to ensure infrastructure aligns with overall project goals and technical requirements.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment where team communication and knowledge-sharing are prioritized.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps, Site Reliability, Infrastructure, or Cloud Engineer.
• 3+ years of experience as a Backend Developer, with a solid understanding of blockchain technology and systems engineering.
• Strong proficiency with modern programming languages like Go, Rust, or Python for custom tooling development.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and experience designing, provisioning, and maintaining these securely and efficiently.
• Linux administration experience, from hardware optimizations to advanced OS-level configurations.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and managing containerized applications in production systems (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient in implementing observability solutions and monitoring infrastructure in high-availability environments.
• A self-motivated, crypto-curious individual with a deep enthusiasm for learning and innovating in the blockchain space.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Platform Engineer or Tech Lead in the blockchain or crypto industry.
• Experience optimizing blockchain infrastructure, especially in the context of zkRollups, Ethereum, or DeFi platforms.
• Familiarity with GitOps tooling, microservices, and Kubernetes for managing distributed applications at scale.
• Previous involvement in a Web3 company or open-source cryptocurrency projects.
• Knowledge of NFT ecosystems and their impact on decentralized applications.

What We Offer

• Remote flexibility: Work from anywhere with flexible hours, making this a perfect opportunity for those seeking remote crypto jobs.
• Competitive compensation: We offer a generous salary package, along with discretionary benefits and a home office setup allowance.
• Private Healthcare benefits for employees in the US, UK, Canada, and Hong Kong.
• Mission-driven, collaborative environment: Join a team of like-minded professionals united by a shared goal to improve Ethereum and the crypto ecosystem.
• Support for your workspace and ongoing learning: We offer a monthly co-working membership stipend and a budget for personal development.
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing blockchain company, contributing to the future of cryptocurrency and smart contracts.

Scroll is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment, welcoming candidates from all walks of life. If you are interested in contributing to the future of Ethereum and zkRollup technology, we encourage you to apply today!

Apply now and join us in solving the scalability challenges of Ethereum while advancing the future of DeFi platforms, NFTs, and Web3 technologies!