Key skills
Infrastructure engineeringGo programmingKubernetesDistributed storage systemsPython asyncioServerless platformsEthereum knowledgeL2 scaling solutionsDatabase technologiesMonitoring toolsDebugging skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative mindsetPythonGoServerlessPostgresMongoDBDatadogOpenTelemetryBlockchainEthereumCloudflareCommunication
About this role
Zora is a new kind of on-chain social network focused on enabling a more equitable system for creators. They are looking for an experienced infrastructure software engineer to enhance the availability and scalability of their infrastructure platform, working closely with the development team to support various blockchain-related projects.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in infrastructure and/or platform engineering, with a focus on software development
- Proficiency in Go (preferred) or Python
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or 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