Senior DevSecOps Engineer, VRChat
+Stock Options
Virtual World platform
Open for applications
Virtual World platform
101-200 employees
Open for applications
+Stock Options
101-200 employees
Company mission
To build VRChat into one of the most successful community-driven social VR platforms in existence.
Role
Who you are
- If you’re interested in keeping the machinery behind the scenes humming and finely tuned, then this role could be right up your alley
- Proven experience (8+ years) in a DevOps role, within a high-growth consumer-facing company, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment
- Experience with hybrid cloud environments and infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and OpenTofu
- Experience with highly reliable networking and tools such as Wireguard and Tailscale
- Experience with content delivery & CDNs
- Knowledge of setup, configuration and operation of data stores such as MongoDB & Redis
- Experience participating in proactive system hardening, engaging in technical security audits, and threat-hunting across multiple interconnected systems
- Experience in rapidly responding to and mitigating operational & security incidents, including coordinating with internal security, legal, and public relations teams
- Strong knowledge of web application, API security and scripting knowledge, including Node.js & Golang
- Experience with realtime multiplayer game engines, Photon or other real-time networking, MMORPG or C# application security is desirable
- Familiarity with common Cybersecurity and Information Technology frameworks and standards such as MITRE ATT&CK, COBIT, and ITIL
- Knowledge of ISO27001/27002, SOC2, IG2 certifications and standards
- Preferably expertise in building security infrastructure that conforms to FTC guidance and international privacy laws such as the GDPR
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate and evangelize concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer with security experience to join our passionate DevOps team ensuring the smooth operation and security of the VRChat infrastructure. In this role you’ll be accountable for the uptime, security, proper operation and cost effectiveness of our infrastructure supporting millions of active users and petabytes of UGC content.
- Help us run and secure our platform that allows our users to connect and create their part of the VRChat universe
- The role reports to the VP of Engineering at VRChat. This Engineer will work closely with the IT and Development teams, as well as the heads of various functions to plan and deploy infrastructure
- Day to day operation and maintenance of our infrastructure to keep our services running with high reliability, security and cost effectiveness
- Incident management and root cause analysis, sometimes during off hours
- Ensure the implementation and maintenance of robust security controls and practices
- Design, plan and implementation of IT infrastructure in a hybrid cloud environment to support the evolution of our platform
- Automate and improve our monitoring systems and tools
- Coordination and communication within the team and with internal stakeholders
- Work with external vendors to resolve issues and coordinate projects
Our take
Virtual Reality is one of the technologies with the highest projected potential for growth. VRChat offers a free-to-play metaverse platform where users gather as avatars in virtual spaces to socialize and hang out, just as one would in real-life.
Whilst competitor Rec Room has a greater valuation, VRChat has positioned itself as the leading VR socializing-based product. It taps into a modern desire to form connections in digital spaces, with some users meeting their real-life partners in their virtual avatar form. When contemplating VR’s popularity, it cannot be denied that virtual realities enable freedom of self-expression, an attractive proposition perhaps for those who struggle with their identity and place in the real world.
VRChat is already widely accessible, as a PC and StemVR-compatible app that supports multiple VR devices such as Occulus, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed reality, and the Valve Index. 2021 funding has contributed to the development of a creator economy where creators earn financial rewards, as well as further expansion to more platforms. VRChat will continue to grow as pundits speculate on whether VR will be the future of social connection.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
59% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jun 2021
$80m
SERIES D
Sep 2019
$10m
SERIES C
Total funding: $95.2m
Company benefits
- Work remotely: Work from anywhere! They use collaboration software to stay organized and VRChat for meetings and hanging out.
- Health and wellbeing: Medical, Dental and Vision plans for those in the United States, and extended health plans in British Columbia, Canada.
- Fun: Monthly team dinners, get-togethers and once a year, they travel somewhere fun for a few days to hang out, catch up, brainstorm and have fun.
- Tools: You’ll be provided a powerful PC, high-end VR hardware, and any software you need to make you effective in your role.
- Vacations: Flexible vacation schedules that are encouraged. Most United States and Canadian holidays are observed by everyone on the team.
- Swag: Great VRChat and Developer Team Swag such as hoodies, coffee mugs, t-shirts, sun glasses and even custom 3D printed goodies.
Company values
- Passion for VR, Social and Virtual Worlds
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Be a self-starter!
- Flexibility
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Graham Gaylor
(CEO)Spent 4 months as a Software Engineer for Zynga. Only other experience involves being an Intern for SmartVault, RSM Design, Equivalent Data, Seismic Exchange, ChaiONE and GREE International.
Jesse Joudrey
(CTO)Began as a Software Engineer for Electronic Arts Canada before co-founding and serving as CTO for A.C.R.O.N.Y.M Games Inc prior to owning and assuming the position of CTO for Jespionage Entertainment Inc.
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