Caldera

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Devops)

Remote

$175,000 – $275,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3Industries

Requirements

Candidates should have 4+ years of engineering experience and experience writing backend services in Go or Typescript. Familiarity with cloud technologies, especially Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Helm is required, along with hands-on experience with cloud/infrastructure providers, including AWS, Vercel, and Cloudflare. A keen eye for security and a solid understanding of threat modeling and secure system architecture are essential. Candidates should also be confident with performance optimization and familiar with observability tools like Grafana or Datadog.

Responsibilities

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will own significant components of Caldera's core infrastructure and architect and develop backend systems to ensure the smooth operation of Caldera chains. They will improve the DevOps pipeline for reliable and secure deployments, increase the reliability of infrastructure by enhancing the observability stack, and maintain and enhance the security posture of cloud infrastructure. Specific tasks include developing and maintaining AWS security measures, adopting AWS security best practices, and enhancing Kubernetes security to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Skills

Go
Typescript
Kubernetes
Docker
Terraform
Helm
DevOps
Cloud Technologies
Backend Services

Caldera

Customizable blockchain rollups for developers

About Caldera

Caldera.xyz creates customizable blockchain rollups that improve the performance and scalability of existing blockchains like Ethereum and Polygon. These rollups allow developers and organizations to deploy applications with high transaction throughput and low fees, while offering features like paying for transaction fees in native tokens or eliminating them altogether. The platform is user-friendly and EVM compatible, making it accessible to a wide range of clients without requiring extensive technical knowledge. Caldera's goal is to optimize blockchain operations for its clients and establish itself as a key player in the blockchain infrastructure market.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$23.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Home Office Stipend
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Increased competition from new entrants like Espresso Systems threatens market share.
Over-reliance on Ethereum's ecosystem poses risks if Ethereum faces challenges.
Rapid technological advancements could render Caldera's solutions obsolete without continuous innovation.

Differentiation

Caldera offers customizable blockchain rollups for enhanced performance and scalability.
Clients can tailor blockchain environments, optimizing operations with low fees and high throughput.
Caldera's platform is user-friendly, allowing non-technical users to manage blockchain rollups.

Upsides

Caldera raised $15M to develop the Metalayer, enhancing Ethereum's rollup ecosystem.
Partnerships with ApeCoin and RARI Foundation expand Caldera's reach in gaming and NFTs.
Guardian Nodes launch offers decentralization and rewards, boosting community involvement.

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