Phantom

Senior SRE Engineer

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: (Salary not provided in the text)
  • Location Restrictions: US, EU, or UK based candidates only. Phantom cannot support employees from Russia, Pakistan, Ukraine, Asia, Oceania, and Africa.

This role involves owning and scaling the Kubernetes infrastructure for a crypto wallet used by millions. You'll manage mission-critical systems and optimize performance to support Web3 applications.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years in a SRE or Software Engineer role.
  • Kubernetes: Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS) in production environments.
  • AWS: Proficiency with AWS infrastructure and services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM).
  • Docker: Solid experience with Docker.
  • Infrastructure-as-Code: Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or Pulumi.
  • Monitoring & Observability: Monitoring and observability experience using tools like Datadog or OpenTelemetry.

Responsibilities

  • Kubernetes Ownership: Manage and scale Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.
  • Infrastructure Automation: Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Pulumi) to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
  • Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize system performance, scalability, and resource utilization.
  • Blockchain Infrastructure: Configure and maintain crypto nodes across multiple blockchains to support our wallet’s operations.
  • Database Scaling: Optimize and scale database infrastructure to handle terabytes of blockchain data efficiently.
  • System Reliability: Continuously improve system uptime, monitoring, and observability using tools like Datadog and OpenTelemetry.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with backend and product teams to support feature development and system scaling.

Application Instructions

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Company Information

  • Company: Phantom
  • Industry: Crypto Wallet (Solana, Ethereum, etc.)
  • Market Traction: Millions of users, leading wallet on Solana, expanding onto other chains.
  • Current Focus: Multi-chain world, DeFi & NFTs.
  • Team: Experienced builders with significant traction.

Skills

Kubernetes
EKS
AWS
EC2
S3
RDS
IAM
Docker
Terraform
Pulumi
Datadog
OpenTelemetry

Phantom

Multi-chain crypto wallet for digital assets

About Phantom

Phantom.app offers a multi-chain cryptocurrency wallet that allows users to manage various digital assets across different blockchain networks without needing multiple wallets. The wallet is designed for both experienced investors and beginners, featuring a user-friendly interface that simplifies the complexities of cryptocurrency management. Users can store, stake, and earn rewards on their tokens, and benefit from a fast, low-cost token swapping feature for trading digital assets. A key aspect of Phantom.app is its integration with major NFT marketplaces, enabling users to showcase, monitor, and sell their NFT collections easily. Security is emphasized through a self-custodial model, giving users full control over their funds, along with scam detection features and the option to connect a Ledger device for added protection. Phantom.app aims to provide a seamless and secure platform for cryptocurrency management, catering to the needs of a diverse clientele.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$115.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity.
Comprehensive insurance (medical/dental/vision) — 100% covered.
Stipend for your ideal remote / WFH set-up: laptop, headphones, and any other work gear you may need.
Flexible hours and a long-standing, supportive remote environment.
Monthly co-working space and mobile phone expense.
Unlimited vacation: Take time when you need it (and we really mean it).

Risks

Increased competition from Best Wallet with a superior user interface.
Rapid user growth may strain infrastructure and customer support.
Decision not to launch a token could lead to user dissatisfaction.

Differentiation

Phantom offers a multi-chain wallet supporting Solana, Ethereum, Polygon, and Bitcoin.
The wallet integrates with major NFT marketplaces for easy NFT management and transactions.
Phantom prioritizes security with self-custodial features and scam detection capabilities.

Upsides

Phantom's user base tripled to 3.2 million MAUs by January 2024.
Partnership with Transak enhances seamless digital asset purchases for users.
Integration with dYdX facilitates significant trading volume, boosting platform activity.

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