Lead DevOps Engineer, Figment
CA$170-200k
+ Stock Options
Blockchain infrastructure & services provider
Be an early applicant
Blockchain infrastructure & services provider
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$170-200k
+ Stock Options
101-200 employees
Company mission
To support the adoption, growth, and long-term success of the digital asset ecosystem.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience in a DevOps Engineer or SRE role, with a proven track record of success in designing and managing scalable infrastructure
- Advanced proficiency in system engineering and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes
- In-depth experience supporting Linux servers in large environments with over 500 servers, preferably in highly secure and highly available 24/7 environments
- Deep troubleshooting expertise to quickly identify server, network, and application issues, and methodical approach to implementing, testing, and measuring changes to remediate issues
- Experience troubleshooting complex application flows which span multiple clusters of systems
- Knowledge of common OS and application level settings to optimize system performance
- Demonstrated experience in leading and working effectively in remote or distributed team environments
What the job involves
- Are you an experienced and innovative DevOps Engineer or SRE seeking to lead and drive excellence in the blockchain technology space? Look no further!
- Figment, a pioneering blockchain technology company, is in search of a seasoned individual to spearhead our DevOps initiatives as a Lead DevOps Engineer
- Architect, deploy, and manage blockchain nodes at scale
- Design and implement advanced solutions for optimal system performance and availability
- Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis for complex issues across development, test, and production environments
- Architect and maintain robust system automation frameworks and configuration management strategies
- Champion high availability and scalability solutions for our systems, ensuring seamless operation under high loads
- Participate in on-call activity and provide support for production systems
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Application process
- During your first Recruiter Call, you will be provided with more information about Figment, the position and what to expect for the rest of the interview process. Please be prepared to discuss why you are interested in joining Figment and what excites you about the position and company
- As we go through the process, we work to make sure that you hear back from us in a timely fashion. If we decide at any point that we’re unfortunately not moving forward, we will give you feedback on why it was not a fit
- We aim for the entire process to take around 2-3 weeks from initial screen to offer. There can be exceptions on either side of the bell curve here, but as a rule, that’s the time-frame you can expect
Our take
Every complex system requires appropriate infrastructure to function, and blockchain is no different. Proper blockchain infrastructure is vital to creating a better, more inclusive Web 3.0, and will be crucial to its long-term growth and success.
Founded in 2018, Figment plays a leading role in building the Web 3.0 ecosystem by providing essential blockchain infrastructure, protocol staking, and research. The company has seen explosive growth driven by increased network support, expanded services, and customer retention. In Q1 2024, Figment reported fivefold growth from the previous year, surpassing $15B in staked assets with over 500 institutional clients.
Following significant funding rounds, Figment is expanding its product offerings and team. With security and compliance central to its operations, the company is well-positioned to benefit from the growing popularity of Web 3.0 amid increasing regulations. The establishment of Figment Europe and plans for new products like Figment Vaults and Ethereum restaking capabilities further support its growth trajectory.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Dec 2021
$110m
SERIES C
Aug 2021
$50m
SERIES B
Total funding: $164.9m
Company benefits
- 100% remote-first environment, with co-working spaces in our employee “hubs” across the globe for those who enjoy a hybrid model
- 4 weeks of PTO that kick in day one, with an additional 1 week of flex days
- Extended company-paid health benefits that kick in day one
- Best in class parental leave and flexible arrangements
- A home office stipend to create a space that you enjoy working in
- Monthly Wifi reimbursement
- A yearly Learning & Development budget
- 401K (US) or RRSP match (Canada)
- Stock Options in the company
- Annual onsite company gatherings and retreats to inspire team bonding, collaboration, and fun!
Company HQ
Fashion District, Toronto, ON
Articles
Leadership
Matt Harrop
(Co-Founder)Co-founder of Bugrocket, and current Advisor at CourseCraft.
Lorien Gabel
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously co-founded a large number of tech businesses, and is the owner of Headwall Sports.
Andrew Cronk
(Co-Founder & CPO)Ex-CEO of TempolQ and Cameesa, and was also a Partner at re-factor.
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