Platform Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, focusing on building and maintaining scalable infrastructure. Your expertise in cloud services, particularly AWS, allows you to design systems that are both reliable and efficient. You are proficient in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes, which you have used to enhance deployment processes and system performance.

Your strong programming skills in Python enable you to automate workflows and eliminate manual tasks effectively. You understand the importance of observability and have experience with monitoring tools like Grafana, which you use to ensure system uptime and performance. You are data-driven, using profiling and benchmarking to optimize existing systems and deliver impactful improvements.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify infrastructure needs and implement innovative solutions. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly makes you a valuable team member, and you enjoy mentoring junior engineers to help them grow in their careers.

Desirable

Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code is a plus, as it aligns with your goal of streamlining deployment processes. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI will further enhance your contributions to the team. You are also open to exploring new technologies and methodologies that can improve the developer experience at 0x.

What you'll do

As a Senior Platform Engineer at 0x, you will take ownership of critical infrastructure components, ensuring that our suite of products remains performant and reliable. You will design and implement systems that support low-latency, high-availability workloads, directly impacting the user experience for our web3 builders. Your role will involve automating workflows to reduce manual toil, allowing the team to focus on high-impact projects.

You will be responsible for improving our observability stack, utilizing tools like Grafana to monitor system performance and uptime. Your work will include profiling and benchmarking existing systems, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations that enhance overall efficiency. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to streamline the developer experience, ensuring that our APIs are easy to use and integrate.

Your contributions will help shape the future of 0x's infrastructure, giving you the freedom to identify and implement forward-thinking improvements. You will participate in regular team meetings to discuss ongoing projects, share insights, and align on goals. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding the team through complex technical challenges, and you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

What we offer

At 0x, you will join a veteran team of crypto builders who value code quality and team cohesion. We offer a flexible remote work environment aligned with U.S. time zones, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to a culture of learning means you will have access to resources and opportunities for professional development.

You will be part of a mission-driven company focused on creating a tokenized world where all forms of value can flow freely. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our products, impacting millions of users and facilitating billions in trading volume. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products.