Role in brief
Phantom is a cryptocurrency wallet focused on self-custody and access to financial markets. The Staff Software Engineer (SRE) will manage Kubernetes clusters and automate infrastructure. Candidates with strong SRE experience and skills in cloud services should apply.
About the role
As a Staff Software Engineer (SRE) at Phantom, you will play a key role in managing and scaling Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS. Your work will focus on automating infrastructure and enhancing the overall reliability of the system, which is crucial for a cryptocurrency wallet that prioritizes self-custody and market access.
You will be part of a remote team dedicated to supporting blockchain nodes and managing large databases. Your expertise in monitoring and observability tools like Datadog and OpenTelemetry will help ensure that the infrastructure remains robust and efficient, ultimately contributing to the success of Phantom's offerings.
Skills that matter here
- Kubernetes: This role requires managing and scaling Kubernetes clusters to support the wallet's infrastructure.
- AWS EKS: You will utilize AWS EKS for deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters.
- Terraform: Automating infrastructure with Terraform is a key responsibility of this position.
- Pulumi: You can also use Pulumi for infrastructure automation alongside Terraform.
- Docker: Proficiency in Docker is necessary for managing containerized applications.
- Datadog: Monitoring and observability will be enhanced using Datadog.
Who this role suits
- A candidate with at least 5 years of experience in SRE or software development.
- Someone who thrives in remote work environments and values collaboration.
- A professional comfortable with cloud services and infrastructure automation.
- An individual who is detail-oriented and focused on reliability and performance.
From the employer
- Manage and scale Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS;
- Automate infrastructure with Terraform or Pulumi;
- Support blockchain nodes and scale databases with terabytes of data;
- Improve reliability and observability with Datadog and OpenTelemetry in a remote team.
- At least 5 years of experience in SRE or software development;
- Practical experience with Kubernetes EKS in production and AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM);
- Proficient with Docker and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Pulumi);
- Experience with monitoring and observability using Datadog or OpenTelemetry.
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
The position is fully remote.
What level of seniority is this role?
This is a middle-level position.
How can I apply for this role?
Candidates can apply through the Phantom website.
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