[Remote] Site Reliability Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Offchain is a pioneering company in blockchain scalability and security, transforming interactions with decentralized applications. The Site Reliability Engineer will focus on solving infrastructure challenges, operating Kubernetes clusters, and ensuring system reliability through innovative solutions.ResponsibilitiesEager to dive into blockchain technology, even if it’s new territoryEnjoy solving infrastructure problems in unconventional ways and thinking beyond standard patternsUse tools like k9s or ArgoCD for speed and abstraction, but comfortable dropping into YAML, logs, or low-level debugging when things go sidewaysExperienced with GitOps-style systems and treating both infrastructure and application delivery as codeHave scaled deployment automation using patterns like ArgoCD ApplicationSets or similar toolingCurious about how things work under the hood and not satisfied with surface-level fixesComfortable in Linux, fluent in shell scripting, and productive in languages like Python or GoComfortable operating within a cloud platform (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), with a strong understanding of the underlying components making it easy to adapt to or migrate across providersParticipated in an on-call rotation, responding to incidents, troubleshooting under pressure, and driving postmortems to improve system reliability over timeDesign systems with security in mind, applying principles like least privilege and threat modelingBring a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving skills, and a genuine commitment to high-quality workTake ownership, collaborate openly, and contribute to a culture of clarity, curiosity, and continuous improvementOperated production Kubernetes clusters and built scalable, declarative infrastructure using Terraform or similar toolsDeployed and maintained Kubernetes environments, managed system components, and troubleshot applications running on the platformDesigned CI/CD workflows with ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, CodeBuild, or similar tools, covering both infra and app deploymentsDesigned and operated observability systems using time-series metrics, logs, and dashboards with tools like Prometheus, Loki, Mimir, Grafana, and CloudWatchDiagnosed tough networking and storage issues across complex, distributed systemsImplemented secure-by-default infrastructure and contributed to architecture reviews and threat modelsAutomated operational workflows using scripting or programming in Python, Go, or BashSREs come from a wide range of backgrounds. If you bring strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and a drive to build reliable systems, we’d love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every bullet pointSkillsEager to dive into blockchain technology, even if it's new territoryEnjoy solving infrastructure problems in unconventional ways and thinking beyond standard patternsUse tools like k9s or ArgoCD for speed and abstraction, but comfortable dropping into YAML, logs, or low-level debugging when things go sidewaysExperienced with GitOps-style systems and treating both infrastructure and application delivery as codeHave scaled deployment automation using patterns like ArgoCD ApplicationSets or similar toolingCurious about how things work under the hood and not satisfied with surface-level fixesComfortable in Linux, fluent in shell scripting, and productive in languages like Python or GoComfortable operating within a cloud platform (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), with a strong understanding of the underlying components making it easy to adapt to or migrate across providersParticipated in an on-call rotation, responding to incidents, troubleshooting under pressure, and driving postmortems to improve system reliability over timeDesign systems with security in mind, applying principles like least privilege and threat modelingBring a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving skills, and a genuine commitment to high-quality workTake ownership, collaborate openly, and contribute to a culture of clarity, curiosity, and continuous improvementOperated production Kubernetes clusters and built scalable, declarative infrastructure using Terraform or similar toolsDeployed and maintained Kubernetes environments, managed system components, and troubleshot applications running on the platformDesigned CI/CD workflows with ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, CodeBuild, or similar tools, covering both infra and app deploymentsDesigned and operated observability systems using time-series metrics, logs, and dashboards with tools like Prometheus, Loki, Mimir, Grafana, and CloudWatchDiagnosed tough networking and storage issues across complex, distributed systemsImplemented secure-by-default infrastructure and contributed to architecture reviews and threat modelsAutomated operational workflows using scripting or programming in Python, Go, or BashBenefitsRemote-first global workforce + NY officeAnnual company offsite + team onsitesProfessional reimbursement program (facilitates industry conference attendance, certifications, and more)Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries)401k retirement plan + company match (US only)Wellness stipendHome office set up / ergonomic equipment programCompany OverviewOffchain is the strategic infrastructure partner for the world’s most ambitious companies. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://offchainlabs.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipOffchain has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 2 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.