Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Chainlink LabsSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
$171,000 – $201,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in site reliability engineering including incident response, incident management, automation, and performance optimization
- 5+ years of experience in cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
- 4+ years of experience working with DevOps technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform
- 4+ years developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- 4+ years experience using a scripting language like Python or Bash
- Experience coding in Kotlin or another JVM language is a plus
- Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
- Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of networking concepts
Responsibilities
- Set up and maintain monitoring systems to track the health and performance of applications and infrastructure. Create and manage alerting mechanisms to detect and respond to issues quickly
- Handle incidents and outages, working to resolve them swiftly and minimize downtime. Perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences and improve system resilience
- Develop tools and scripts to automate repetitive tasks, such as deployments, monitoring, and scaling, to increase efficiency and reduce human error
- Analyze system performance and identify bottlenecks or areas for improvement. Work with development teams to optimize code and infrastructure for better performance and resource utilization
- Plan for future growth by analyzing current usage trends and forecasting resource needs. Ensure that systems can handle increased load without compromising performance or reliability
- Define and measure SLOs and SLAs to set expectations for system reliability and performance. Track these metrics and work to maintain or exceed the defined standards
- Conduct postmortems after incidents to document what went wrong, what was done to fix it, and how to prevent similar incidents in the future
- Work closely with software developers to integrate reliability and performance into the development process. Provide guidance on best practices and assist with designing resilient systems
- Ensure that systems are secure and compliant with relevant regulations and standards. Implement security measures, monitor for vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents
- Continuously look for ways to improve system reliability, performance, and efficiency. Stay updated with industry trends and advancements to implement the best practices and technologies
- Participate in an on-call rotation
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Staff Site Reliability Engineer position?
The salary range is $171K - $201K.
Is this a remote role, or does it require office presence?
This is a hybrid role based in the Chicago office, requiring you to be in office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
What key skills are required for this SRE role?
Key skills include setting up monitoring and alerting systems, incident response and root cause analysis, automation through tools and scripts, performance optimization, and capacity planning.
What is the team structure and reporting for this position?
This role is part of the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team and reports directly to the Director of Technical Operations.
What makes a strong candidate for this Staff SRE role?
Strong candidates have experience in monitoring, incident management, automation, performance optimization, and collaborating with development teams to ensure system reliability and scalability.
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Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$90.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social ImpactIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Family Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Phone/Internet Stipend
Wellness Program
Family Planning Benefits
Performance Bonus
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Risks
Union-busting allegations could harm Grindr's reputation and employee relations.
The AI 'wingman' bot may raise privacy concerns among users.
Involvement in Canberra's homophobic assault investigation could lead to negative publicity.
Differentiation
Grindr focuses exclusively on the LGBTQ community, offering a unique social networking platform.
The app leverages location-based technology to connect users globally, enhancing user engagement.
Grindr for Equality engages users in social issues, expanding its influence beyond dating.
Upsides
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