Figment

Associate DevOps Engineer

Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Blockchain, Web3, Biotechnology, FintechIndustries

About Figment

Figment powers the future of Web3 through industry-leading blockchain infrastructure. As the leading provider of staking solutions, we help 500+ institutional clients optimize their crypto rewards, including top exchanges, asset managers, wallets, foundations, custodians, and major token holders. Our clients trust Figment for a comprehensive suite of services, including reward optimization, cutting-edge API development, detailed rewards reporting, seamless partner integrations, governance support, and slashing protection.

Backed by a team of passionate and intelligent Figmates, with a 100% remote-first global presence across 12 countries, our company is on a mission to accelerate the adoption, growth, and long-term success of the Web3 ecosystem. We’re building the infrastructure that will power the decentralized future.

As a fast-growing tech company, we’re looking for builders and innovators — people who thrive in the face of uncertainty and are motivated to make an impact. We are also looking for true teammates - people who are genuine, humble, and driven to level up together. If you're excited to shape the future, contribute to an energetic company culture, and work at the cutting edge of blockchain technology, we want you to join our team and help us lead the charge!

About the Opportunity

Join Figment as an Associate DevOps Engineer and help build and support the infrastructure that powers blockchain validators across a wide range of protocols. You’ll work alongside a seasoned team of engineers to deploy, automate, and monitor the systems that keep our production environment healthy and secure.

This role is ideal for someone early in their DevOps career who wants to learn from experienced peers, develop hands-on experience with real-world infrastructure, and grow into managing production systems at scale. You’ll gain exposure to tools like Ansible, Terraform, Helm, and the systems that power the decentralization.

If you're a motivated self-starter who enjoys solving infrastructure problems and is eager to grow in a fast-moving environment, this is the opportunity for you.

How You Will Make an Impact

  • Supporting infrastructure used to run high-performance blockchain validator nodes in production
  • Implementing infrastructure automation using Ansible
  • Helping maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and container-based deployments
  • Collaborating with senior engineers on system upgrades, deployments, and issue resolution
  • Participating in the on-call rotation for monitoring, alerting, and incident response for production blockchain deployments
  • Expanding your knowledge of Linux, cloud infrastructure, networking, and blockchain fundamentals
  • Collaborating with protocol teams to deploy and launch new blockchain protocols

Who You Are

  • 1-2 years of experience administering Linux-based servers, including package management, systemd, SSH, networking tools, and basic performance tuning
  • 1-2 years of experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible to manage cloud or on-prem environments
  • Ability to write and troubleshoot automation scripts in Bash, Python, or Go to support DevOps workflows
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals such as DNS, subnets, firewalls, VPNs, ports, and routing
  • Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and exposure to Kubernetes or similar orchestration systems
  • Experience using observability and monitoring tools such as Datadog (or equivalent) to set up dashboards, alerts, and investigate incidents
  • Comfort working with Git and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing

Nice to Have

  • Hands-on experience with cloud services such as AWS or GCP
  • Familiarity with GitOps and continuous integration tools
  • Experience running home labs, personal servers, or participating in open source
  • Experience in blockchain activities such as running nodes, staking, and/or participating in governance

What Success Looks Like

  • You deploy and monitor infrastructure co

Skills

Ansible
Terraform
Helm
DevOps
Infrastructure
Automation
Monitoring
Blockchain
Web3

Figment

Provides staking solutions for cryptocurrency

About Figment

Figment provides staking solutions in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, allowing cryptocurrency holders to earn rewards by validating transactions on blockchain networks. Their services include staking applications, validators, and slashing coverage, which protect clients from penalties for improper validation. Figment supports over 500 institutional clients, such as asset managers and exchanges, by offering a strong infrastructure and APIs to help maximize staking rewards. Operating in 23 countries, Figment is a remote-first company focused on the Web3 ecosystem, aiming to promote the growth and success of blockchain technology. Their business model involves charging fees based on the staking rewards earned by clients, while also offering tailored solutions for various sectors.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$160.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Parental Leave
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Professional Development Budget
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options
Performance Bonus

Risks

Intensifying regulatory scrutiny could increase compliance costs for Figment's staking services.
Volatility in cryptocurrency markets may impact Figment's revenue and client demand.
Increased competition in staking infrastructure could erode Figment's market share.

Differentiation

Figment offers comprehensive staking solutions for over 500 institutional clients globally.
The company provides enterprise-grade node and staking infrastructure, enhancing blockchain accessibility.
Figment's partnerships with Ledger and MarketVector highlight its leadership in crypto index innovation.

Upsides

Increased demand for staking services boosts Figment's growth in institutional crypto investments.
Partnerships with Ledger and Zodia Custody expand Figment's market reach and user base.
Launch of customizable staking ETPs on SIX Swiss Exchange enhances Figment's competitive edge.

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