Senior DevOps Engineer, Validation Cloud
Bare Metal
+ Bonus and Equity options
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Web 3.0 infrastructure platform
Open for applications
Web 3.0 infrastructure platform
21-100 employees
Open for applications
+ Bonus and Equity options
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To connect organizations into Web 3.0 through a fast, scalable, and intelligent platform.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ years of senior-level DevOps experience, ideally with a strong background in systems administration and bare metal environments
- Proficiency in Go or similar languages
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, and monitoring tools such as DataDog
- Prior experience in smaller Web3 companies or larger organizations with bare metal footprints
- Recent experience building on top of bare metal infrastructure. Familiarity with Cherry Servers, Equinix, OVH, or Hetzner is a plus
- Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies, including DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, and related tools
- Experience with AWS or other cloud environments
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- This is a 100% Remote position, however it is preferred this person is located in the Eastern Standard Time zone
Desirable
- Experience deploying node infrastructure for blockchain networks
- Background in multi-region environments with 1,000+ servers and 24/7 uptime requirements
- Significant security experience, including private keys, containers, and architectural best practices
What the job involves
- As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will automate and optimize blockchain delivery processes across multiple global regions, driving innovation and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to explore new tools, propose innovative designs, and optimize our customers' experience by diving deep into both blockchain technologies and infrastructure
- Our engineers work cross-functionally and are encouraged to share knowledge, fostering collaboration and specialization aligned with their interests. Our engineering team values diversity in skills and experiences, bringing unique perspectives to every challenge
- Automate the deployment, monitoring, and testing processes for blockchain node infrastructure
- Manage and maintain bare metal servers and networking configurations
- Work with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure, including managed control planes
- Collaborate with software teams to ensure smooth operations and support production releases
- Shape the team's technical vision by integrating industry best practices with forward-thinking solutions
- Ensure data security through compliance with standards such as SOC2
- Support recruitment, training, and mentorship of other engineers
- Participate in and support the on-call rotation to ensure uptime and operational success
Our take
Within the Web 3.0 sector, Validation Cloud is known as a node API, staking and data service platform, that helps young networks to develop their infrastructure. Working within blockchain technology, Validation Cloud ultimately wants to help more companies migrate into Web 3.0.
So far, the company has aided established networks such as Chainlink and Hedera, and continues to develop infrastructure for emerging blockchains such as Aptos and Eigenlayer. Early VC from the likes of AP Capital Partners and the Blockchain Founders Fund indicate the interest in Validation Cloud, and it plans to use this funding to expand its technology and team.
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2025
$15m
SERIES A
Feb 2024
$5.8m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $20.8m
Company benefits
- 💸 Bonus and equity options
- 🏥 Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
- 🌴 Generous vacation time and paid time off
- 🌍 Fully remote work
- 🏙️ Biannual company offsite
- 🤝 Dynamic and collaborative work environment
- 🚀 Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team in a fast-growing industry
- 📱Cell Phone Stipend
- 💻 Hardware included
Company HQ
Zug, ZG
Leadership
Michael Horowitz
(Co-Founder & CEO)Currently Co-Founder of Seal Storage Technology. Previously Co-Founder of Validation Capital, General Partner at Chaintech Digital and Principal Engineer at MHI Finance Corporation.
Andrew McFarlane
(Co-Founder & CTO)Currently Co-Founder at Seal Storage Technology. Previously Partner at Validation Capital, Studied an MBA at ORCA Computing and was an Analyst at Deloitte Canada.
Alex Nwaka
(Co-Founder)Currently Advisor at Seal Storage Technology. Previously Limited Partner at Dash Fund, Member of the Sponsorship Committee at BLCK VC and Principal at BLCK VC.
Alex Altman
(Co-Founder & COO)Currently COO at Seal Storage Technology. Previously Co-Founder at Validation Capital and Financial Analyst at Harbour Equity Capital Corp.
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