Foundry is hiring a

Web3 Protocol Infrastructure Engineer

DESCRIPTION: The Protocol Infrastructure Engineer is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join the team at Foundry, a subsidiary of the blockchain industry’s most prolific and active investor, Digital Currency Group. Reporting to the VP of AI, the Protocol Infrastructure Engineer will design, develop, and maintain foundational infrastructure to support the operation of AI and blockchain technologies.

This is a rare invitation to join a small, highly professional entrepreneurial group, with the backing of the most established player in the fast-growing crypto space.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Designing, implementing, and maintaining robust infrastructure solutions to ensure the seamless operation and scalability of cutting-edge protocols.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Design, deploy, and manage infrastructure components to support the operation of AI and blockchain protocols.
• Collaborate with protocol participants and developers to understand technical requirements and design infrastructure solutions to meet their needs.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and maintenance to streamline operations and improve efficiency
• Monitor system performance and conduct performance tuning to optimize resource utilization and enhance scalability
• Implement security best practices to protect protocol infrastructure from potential threats and vulnerabilities, utilizing secrets management tools to ensure secure handling of sensitive information.
• Initiate and manage cloud provider instances to support infrastructure needs and utilize monitoring tools to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide timely resolution to ensure high availability and reliability of protocol services
• Develop and maintain documentation and procedures for infrastructure operations and maintenance.
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements and trends in infrastructure technologies and recommend innovations.

Minimum Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, preferably in the AI or blockchain space.
• Proficiency in Linux-based systems administration and shell scripting.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols and security principles.
• Proficiency in programming languages, mainly Python.
• Strong skills in automation tools and technologies (i.e., Datadog).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with AI and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Knowledge regarding cryptocurrency and/or blockchain principles.
• Passion for decentralization and exploring new technologies.

The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $140,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This range only includes base compensation and does not include other tangible benefits such as 401K match, bonuses, overtime pay, and other benefits.

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