Zora is hiring a Sr. Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Zora is hiring a Sr. Software Engineer, Infrastructure. You will work closely with the development team to build, operate, and maintain infrastructure that is scalable, highly available, and meets evolving business needs. Your focus will be on our indexer service, API, data pipeline, disaster recovery, and supporting blockchain-related projects.

What You'll Do

• 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 to enhance 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.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure and/or platform engineering, with a focus on software development.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in Go (preferred) or Python.

Technical Stack

• Languages: Go, Python
• Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Ceph
• Databases: MongoDB, Postgres
• Monitoring: Datadog, OpenTelemetry
• Platforms: Vercel, Cloudflare Pages Functions

Benefits & Compensation

• Base salary range: $170,000 - $200,000 + equity.
• Robust healthcare options, including fully covered medical, dental, and vision for employees.
• Retirement contributions: Up to 4% employer match on your 401(k).
• Free memberships to One Medical, Teladoc, and Health Advocate.
• Unlimited Time Off with flexible vacation policies, company holidays, and recharge weeks.
• Home Office Reimbursement for home office items, monthly home internet, and monthly cell phone.
• Ease of Life Reimbursement for ad-hoc needs like transportation, childcare, or meal delivery.
• Career Development through access to mentorship, training, and growth opportunities.
• Inclusive Environment dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Work Mode

This role is remote-first and open to candidates located in the US, Australia, Germany, Portugal, and Canada.

Zora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They do not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.