About Layer N:

Layer N is the first hyper-performant and horizontally scalable blockchain network designed to enable trustless computing at internet scale. Layer N is a multi-tenant L2 blockchain: a network of independently-scalable custom execution environments powered by a shared peer-to-peer communication layer.

Layer N is designed to expand what’s possible to build in web3 by optimizing compute, latency, and UX, all while enabling seamless composability between applications in its network.

Layer N is comprised of a team spanning backgrounds from Harvard, CMU, DFINITY, Google, VMWare, Galaxy Digital, and more, and is backed by top-tier institutions like Founders Fund, Kraken Ventures, SALT, Amber Group, and more.

Position Overview:

As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Layer N, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the scalability, performance, and reliability of our large-scale, cloud-based applications and infrastructure. Combining software engineering and systems administration expertise, you'll adopt a proactive, software-centric approach to tackle operational challenges. Your responsibilities will include detecting issues, automating failure handling, devising disaster recovery plans, maintaining system uptime, and mitigating broken systems to prevent future disruptions. By leveraging coding, automation, and engineering principles, you'll contribute to building resilient, self-healing systems that seamlessly scale to meet our growing demands. Join our team and be at the forefront of shaping the reliability and efficiency of Layer N's infrastructure.

Requirements:

5+ years in DevOps or SRE roles, with a focus on tooling, automation, and infrastructure
Proficiency with the following languages (Rust, Go, Python, Shell)
Writing and reviewing code, developing documentation and disaster recovery plans, and debugging the hardest problems, live, on Layer N blockchain tech stacks
Designing, developing, and deploying new systems that enhance throughput, latency, reliability, availability, and security for the blockchain and the blockchain ecosystem services
Advanced knowledge of cloud infrastructure (networking, cloud services, orchestration tools, containerization, compute, and storage systems)
Experience with blockchain and crypto (Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi etc.) is a nice to have
Clear communication—demonstrate ability to explain technical concepts simply
Self starter—possess a continuous learning mindset
Demonstrate critical thinking under pressure

The base salary range for this full-time position is $160K - $220K The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and typical maximum target for new hire salaries for the position of a candidate based in New York at any level. We do hire exceptionally talented professionals with decades of experience in their field. As such, our range may be higher than what is displayed. Our base salary ranges are determined by experience and location, and we hire at all levels for multiple roles. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills demonstrated during the interviews, working experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include equity, tokens, or benefits.

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