Remote Blockchain Infrastructure Engineer

Description:

• The role involves supporting development teams by managing various tasks that enhance their productivity.
• Responsibilities include debugging old bash scripts, configuring CI jobs using YAML, and tracking down differences between package releases that cause crashes.
• The position requires rewriting Dockerfiles multiple times to accommodate new libraries and resolving race conditions in multi-threaded tests.
• The engineer will need to ensure smooth operation of systems and tackle challenges that arise in the development process.
• A passion for privacy, freedom, and transparency is essential, along with a willingness to learn from exceptional engineers.

Requirements:

• Strong Linux fundamentals are required, including knowledge of different distros and package managers, as well as process management.
• Candidates should have programming experience in at least a few languages, with Bash as a minimum requirement; knowledge of Python is a plus.
• Experience in Continuous Integration is necessary, specifically with Jenkins CI (Pipelines written in Groovy) and GitHub Actions for PR builds.
• A good understanding of security practices is essential, including OpenSSH and GnuPG for encrypting secrets and backups.
• Experience with distributed systems is required, particularly in running Ethereum nodes and knowledge of Layer 2 scaling solutions.

Benefits:

• Compensation is flexible, with the option to be paid in a mix of fiat and cryptocurrency.
• The hiring process includes an interview with the Talent team, a paid task, and a technical interview with the Head of Infrastructure, with potential adjustments to the process as needed.