IT Engineer at Paradigm

San Francisco, California, United States

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$150,000 – $170,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cryptocurrency, Investment, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of IT support experience, with a strong technical background troubleshooting Mac and iOS endpoints as well as SaaS applications (e.g., Zoom, Google Workspace, Slack)
  • 1+ year of IT system administration experience, with hands-on exposure to IAM (Identity and Access Management), and endpoint management
  • Solid understanding of ITSM best practices, collaboration platforms (Slack, Zoom), networking fundamentals, and AV/conference room technologies
  • Proven expertise in testing, configuring, and deploying IT solutions in a fast-moving environment
  • Ability to set clear expectations, prioritize effectively, and follow through on commitments in a timely and reliable manner
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences while maintaining a customer-first focus
  • Passionate about delivering world-class customer service, with a strong sense of ownership and integrity
  • Skilled at building relationships and adapting your support approach to the needs of diverse stakeholders
  • Eager to expand your expertise beyond day-to-day IT support by engaging in cross-functional projects such as software rollouts and systems management alongside the Systems Engineering team
  • Highly trustworthy and motivated, with a strong drive to contribute, grow, and succeed as part of the team
  • Nice to haves
  • Experience working in a fast-paced or high-growth company
  • Familiarity with APIs, GCP, SAML, OIDC
  • Python scripting experience
  • Exposure to Okta Workflows
  • Background in security operations (e.g., incident response, vulnerability management)

Responsibilities

  • Work in person in San Francisco, CA (currently 3 days per week onsite)
  • Deliver best-in-class IT support, ensuring high levels of employee satisfaction and productivity
  • Participate in the team’s on-call rotation and after-hours support coverage
  • Maintain and manage a wide range of cloud applications used across the organization
  • Partner with Systems Engineers on projects and progressively take full ownership of initiatives from start to finish
  • Document, standardize, and continuously improve IT processes and best practices
  • Assist with implementing, configuring and maintaining SaaS applications and tools, alongside the IT Systems Engineers

Skills

Mac
iOS
Zoom
Google Workspace
Slack
IAM
Endpoint Management
ITSM
Networking
AV
SaaS

Paradigm

Research-driven crypto investment and support

About Paradigm

Paradigm focuses on investing in early-stage companies and protocols within the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. The firm provides financial support and strategic guidance to help these projects grow, often investing when they are still just ideas. Paradigm's team consists of experienced individuals from the crypto space, which allows them to offer valuable insights to their clients. Unlike many other investment firms, Paradigm emphasizes open-source software development and community contributions, aiming to push the boundaries of what is possible in the crypto ecosystem. Their goal is to generate returns through equity investments while fostering innovation and supporting the growth of both startups and established companies in the crypto industry.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$6,329.5MTotal Funding
UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Venture Capital, Crypto & Web3Industries
51-200Employees

Risks

Regulatory scrutiny on crypto investments could impact Paradigm's operations and strategy.
Controversy from past investment in FTX may affect Paradigm's reputation and opportunities.
Intensifying competition in crypto venture capital could dilute Paradigm's market influence.

Differentiation

Paradigm is a research-driven crypto investment firm founded by Matt Huang and Fred Ehrsam.
The firm builds open-source software to advance the frontier of crypto technology.
Paradigm invests in early-stage crypto projects, often when they are just ideas.

Upsides

Paradigm raised $850M to invest in early-stage crypto projects, boosting financial backing.
The Ithaca project, backed by $20M, focuses on revolutionizing layer 2 networks.
Georgios Konstantopoulos's promotion to General Partner enhances leadership with technical expertise.

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