Senior DevOps Engineer

Validation Cloud is the AI platform powering Web3 finance. The company delivers products across Data x AI, Staking, and Node API—trusted by billions in staked assets with #1 global node performance. At the core is Mavrik, its proprietary intelligence engine that reimagines how institutions interact with and analyze Web3 data. Backed by over $20M in venture funding and a world-class team spanning San Francisco, New York, London, and beyond - Validation Cloud is building the future of the internet.

As a Senior Dev Ops Engineer, you will build, automate, and scale the global infrastructure that powers Validation Cloud’s Node API, Enterprise Staking, and Data x AI products. You’ll design resilient multi-region systems, optimize our delivery and deployment pipelines, and ensure ultra-low-latency performance across a rapidly expanding platform. This role gives you the opportunity to explore new tooling, architect innovative infrastructure patterns, and improve customer experience by diving deep into both blockchain protocols and high-performance cloud systems.

The platform you build—and the nodes, validators, and data pipelines running on it—directly support the success of Validation Cloud’s #1-ranked Node API, institutional staking platform, and next-generation Data x AI infrastructure, enabling customers to access and derive value from blockchain networks at unmatched speed and scale.
Our engineers work cross-functionally and prioritize open knowledge-sharing, fostering collaboration and allowing each person to specialize based on their interests. We value diverse skills and backgrounds, believing they strengthen our team and lead to more innovative solutions.

• Automate the deployment, monitoring, and testing processes for blockchain node infrastructure.
• Work with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure, including managed control planes.
• Collaborate with software teams to ensure smooth operations and support production releases.
• Shape the team's technical vision by integrating industry best practices with forward-thinking solutions.
• Ensure data security through compliance with standards such as SOC
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• Support recruitment, training, and mentorship of other engineers.
• Participate in and support the on-call rotation to ensure uptime and operational success.

• 6+ years of senior-level Dev Ops experience, ideally with a strong background in systems administration and bare metal environments.
• Proficiency in Go or similar languages.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, Git Hub Actions, and monitoring tools such as Data Dog.
• Prior infrastructure and product experience in Web3
• Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies, including DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, and related tools.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud environments.
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• This is a 100% Remote position, however it is preferred this person is located in North America.

• Experience deploying node infrastructure for blockchain networks.
• Recent experience building on top of bare metal infrastructure. For example:
  Cherry Servers, Equinix, OVH, Hetzner
• Background in multi-region environments with 1,000+ servers and 24/7 uptime requirements.
• Significant security experience, including private keys, containers, and architectural best practices.

💸 Competitive salary and equity options

🏥 Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision

🌴 Generous vacation time and paid time off

🌍 Fully remote work

🤝 Dynamic and collaborative work environment

🚀 Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team in a fast-growing industry

💻 Hardware included

Validation Cloud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position!

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