Sr. Site Reliability Engineer SRE

About

The Role

Zora is looking for an experienced infrastructure / site reliability software engineer to work closely with the development team to ensure that the infrastructure / site reliability meets the needs of the business and is scalable and highly available, including indexer service, API, data pipeline, disaster recovery, and other blockchain-related project support. Examples of Software at Zora:
RPC proxy that intelligently routes blockchain traffic between in-house and vendor nodes, ensuring data consistency, improving our reliability
A platform that reduces friction for engineers to deploy, monitor, and manage production code
Our highly performant in-house Kubernetes cluster running on bare metal servers
The Zora RPC service, surfacing blockchain data for our core indexing infra

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 in service of enhancing 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

5+ years of experience in infrastructure and/or platform engineering, with a focus on software development
Proficiency in Go and Python
Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and 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
Passion for learning and exploring new technologies and paradigms
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 Mongo

DB and Postgres
Solid understanding of monitoring and observability practices using tools like Datadog and/or Open Telemetry
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, from orchestration layers down to system runtimes
Clear and effective communication skills, with a collaborative and service‑oriented mindset

At Zora, we carefully consider a variety of factors to determine compensation for each position, including the role, level, and work. The US base salary range for this position is:
US base salary range: $170,000 – $225,000 base salary + equity + tokens

Zora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We 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 federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.

Remote‑First Culture:
Work from anywhere in the world!
Competitive Compensation:
Including salary, pre-IPO stock options, token compensation, and additional financial incentives
Comprehensive Benefits:
Robust healthcare options, including fully covered medical, dental, and vision for employees
Retirement Contributions:
Up to 4% employer match on your 401(k) contributions
Health & Wellness:
Free memberships to One Medical, Teladoc, and Health Advocate
Unlimited Time Off:
Flexible vacation policies, company holidays, and recharge weeks to prioritize wellness
Home Office Reimbursement:
To cover home office items, monthly home internet, and monthly cell phone (if applicable)
Ease of Life Reimbursement:
To cover everything from an Uber home in the rain, childcare, or meal delivery
Career Development:
Access to mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your career
Inclusive Environment: A culture dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Zora is remote‑first and international. Our headquarters are the internet and we have employees all over the world. We’re currently in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Sydney, Berlin, Lisbon, and Vancouver.