[Hiring] Sr. Site Reliability Engineer @Zora

Role Description

Zora is looking for an experienced infrastructure / site reliability software engineer to work closely with the development team to ensure that the infrastructure / site reliability meets the needs of the business and is scalable and highly available, including indexer service, API, data pipeline, disaster recovery, and other blockchain-related project support.

• Design, build, and deliver software to enhance the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of Zora’s infrastructure platform
• Provide technical and strategic input to shape the direction of the infrastructure platform
• Operate and maintain core infrastructure systems in service of enhancing the developer experience
• Automate key infrastructure workflows, including service lifecycle management and critical operational processes
• Participate in the team’s on-call rotation and respond to production incidents as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure and/or platform engineering, with a focus on software development
• Proficiency in Go and Python
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and similar orchestration systems
• Operational experience with distributed storage systems like Ceph
• Familiarity with Python’s asyncio programming model
• Experience with frontend serverless platforms like Vercel, Cloudflare Pages Functions, etc.
• Understanding of Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains, including L2 architectures like Polygon, Optimism, and Base
• Knowledge of L2 scaling solutions such as optimistic rollups, zk-rollups, Plasma, sidechains, and bridges
• Passion for learning and exploring new technologies and paradigms
• Experience designing large-scale systems, breaking down complex problems, and aligning with cross-functional engineering teams
• Familiarity with blockchain infrastructure, including RPC nodes and IPFS
• Strong experience with database technologies such as MongoDB and Postgres
• Solid understanding of monitoring and observability practices using tools like Datadog and/or OpenTelemetry
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, from orchestration layers down to system runtimes
• Clear and effective communication skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere in the world!
• Competitive Compensation: Including salary, pre-IPO stock options, token compensation, and additional financial incentives
• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust healthcare options, including fully covered medical, dental, and vision for employees
• Retirement Contributions: Up to 4% employer match on your 401(k) contributions
• Health & Wellness: Free memberships to One Medical, Teladoc, and Health Advocate
• Unlimited Time Off: Flexible vacation policies, company holidays, and recharge weeks to prioritize wellness
• Home Office Reimbursement: To cover home office items, monthly home internet, and monthly cell phone (if applicable)
• Ease of Life Reimbursement: To cover everything from an Uber home in the rain, childcare, or meal delivery
• Career Development: Access to mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your career
• Inclusive Environment: A culture dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Company Description

Zora is a new kind of on-chain social network where you can express yourself freely, connect with others, and discover the value of your imagination. We believe that by using crypto, we can enable a more equitable system for creators, fundamentally rediscovering the power of the internet.

We’re working tirelessly to make Zora available to as many people as possible with a simple, fun, and rewarding consumer app. Our mission is to make creating on the internet free and valuable.