Blockchain Platform Engineer
About us:
We’re a forward-thinking team of seasoned professionals committed to pioneering the development of the next generation of Web3 infrastructure and tooling products.
With a strategic blend of expertise in cryptography, blockchain, fintech, telecommunications, and cybersecurity, we’re committed to driving innovation and setting new standards in the vibrant Web3 space.
We’re a globally distributed team of 60+ dedicated members coming from diverse cultures and backgrounds, united by a shared purpose and mission of shaping the world as a slightly more autonomous, gentler place.
What we do:
We’re the team behind Presto, a robust platform for seamless deployment and management of zkEVM and optimistic rollups, abstracting away complexity for sustainable mainstream blockchain adoption. In addition, our reliable Stakeway infrastructure and deep expertise - secures $1B of digital assets, helping unlock non-custodial staking opportunities for institutional players.
Join us on our mission!
We’re seeking an experienced Blockchain Platform Engineer to join our Presto team and help actively develop our cutting-edge platform product for seamless roll-up deployment and management. In addition to honing your engineering skills (70% coding, 30% DevOps), in this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and excel at the inner workings of different L2 stacks, including Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, and more!
Roles and Responsibilities:
Drive the development (Python, Django) and optimization of the ever-evolving Presto product platform, ensuring pristine performance and customer experience
Take an active part in contributing to the overall product architecture and propose new functionalities to support innovation at scale
Deploy smart contracts and devise automation solutions for complex deployment scenarios and utility tasks
Participate in code reviews and improve code quality by refactoring and increasing test coverage
Build containerized solutions running in AWS / on bare metal servers, orchestrated by HashiCorp Nomad
Monitor and upgrade existing rollups to the latest versions
Participate in (additionally compensated) on-call procedures
Requirements and needed skills:
Mandatory knowledge of blockchain and smart contract concepts both at the theoretical and code level
Backend proficiency with Python, Django, REST API, and Celery
Demonstrated “automate first” mindset with a track record of development/deployment optimization
Experience designing and deploying containerized applications running in Nomad/Consul cluster; experience working with Docker and cluster management tools
Experience utilizing monitoring solutions, such as: creating and managing Grafana dashboards, advanced set-up and configuration of Prometheus, etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to transfer knowledge in a seemless and engaging manner
Nice to have:
Active involvement and contributions to open-source developer communities
DevOps experience and knowledge of AWS, Terraform, Terragrunt, and Ansible
Experience developing blockchain platforms and a good understanding of cloud/bare metal infrastructure
Experience working in fast-paced, remote-first startup environments
What we offer:
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
High degree of autonomy and opportunity for long-term career growth
Close collaboration with the teams working on fundamental research and cutting-edge innovation products in Ethereum scaling and broader blockchain technology
Fully remote and flexible working hours
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