Senior Staking Systems Engineer

Blockchain analytics platform enriching on-chain data with millions of wallet labels for crypto investors
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
3+ years of experience
Blockchain

Description For Senior Staking Systems Engineer

Nansen, a leading blockchain analytics platform, is seeking a Senior Staking Systems Engineer to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This role is perfect for experienced systems engineers who want to work at the cutting edge of blockchain technology and staking infrastructure.

The position involves building and maintaining secure and scalable staking systems across multiple Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks. You'll be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining highly secure staking infrastructure, including validators, sentries, and RPC nodes. The role requires a strong background in Linux systems administration, networking, and automation, combined with a deep understanding of staking protocols.

As a Senior Staking Systems Engineer, you'll work with state-of-the-art technologies including Kubernetes, Terraform, and various monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana. You'll be part of a team that values learning and innovation, with opportunities to work with AI and other cutting-edge solutions.

The company offers a competitive compensation package including equity, and embraces a culture that values speed, ownership, curiosity, and transparency. Working at Nansen means you'll be exposed to a global network of industry experts and partners while having the flexibility of remote work.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a significant impact in the blockchain space while working with a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in crypto analytics and staking infrastructure. The role offers both technical challenges and growth opportunities as the company continues to scale.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staking Systems Engineer

  • Deploy and manage validator, sentry, and RPC nodes for various PoS blockchains
  • Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and configuration management tools
  • Implement and maintain robust security practices across staking infrastructure
  • Implement and maintain comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems
  • Configure and manage network infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis
  • Participate in on-call rotation
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and maintain documentation

Requirements For Senior Staking Systems Engineer

Linux
Kubernetes
Python
Go
  • 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, SRE, or related role
  • Strong proficiency in Linux system administration
  • Experience with containers and Kubernetes
  • Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure automation
  • Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
  • Experience managing fleets with configuration management tools
  • Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, HTTP/2, firewalls)
  • Experience with gRPC and load balancing
  • Understanding of security best practices
  • Python or Go experience for automation
  • Understanding of staking protocols and blockchain consensus mechanisms

Benefits For Senior Staking Systems Engineer

Equity
  • Competitive salary and generous equity
  • Remote work environment with flexible schedule
  • Learning-focused team environment
  • Strong company culture
  • Growth opportunities
  • Exposure to global network of industry experts

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