Sr. Software Engineer, Infrastructure at Zora
About The Role:
Zora is looking for an experienced infrastructure software engineer to work closely with the development team to ensure that the infrastructure meets the needs of the business and is scalable and highly available, including indexer service, API, data pipeline, disaster recovery, and other blockchain-related project support.
Examples of Software at Zora:
An RPC proxy that intelligently routes blockchain traffic between in-house and vendor nodes, ensuring data consistency, improving our reliability
A platform that reduces friction for engineers to deploy, monitor, and manage production code
Our highly performant in-house Kubernetes cluster running on bare metal servers
The Zora RPC service, surfacing blockchain data for our core indexing infra
What You'll Do:
Design, build, and deliver software to enhance the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of Zora’s infrastructure platform
Provide technical and strategic input to shape the direction of the infrastructure platform
Operate and maintain core infrastructure systems in service of enhancing the developer experience
Automate key infrastructure workflows, including service lifecycle management and critical operational processes
Participate in the team’s on-call rotation and respond to production incidents as needed
What We're Looking For:
5+ years of experience in infrastructure and/or platform engineering, with a focus on software development
Proficiency in Go (preferred) or Python
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or similar orchestration systems
Operational experience with distributed storage systems like Ceph
Familiarity with Python’s asyncio programming model
Experience with frontend serverless platforms like Vercel, Cloudflare Pages Functions, etc
Understanding of Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains, including L2 architectures like Polygon, Optimism, and Base
Knowledge of L2 scaling solutions such as optimistic rollups, zk-rollups, Plasma, sidechains, and bridges
Passion for learning and exploring new technologies and paradigms
Experience designing large-scale systems, breaking down complex problems, and aligning with cross-functional engineering teams
Familiarity with blockchain infrastructure, including RPC nodes and IPFS
Strong experience with database technologies such as MongoDB and Postgres
Solid understanding of monitoring and observability practices using tools like Datadog and/or OpenTelemetry
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, from orchestration layers down to system runtimes
Clear and effective communication skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented mindset
Here's the Pay Range:
At Zora, we carefully consider a variety of factors to determine compensation for each position, including the role, level, and work. The US base salary range for this position is:
Pay Range: $170,000 - $200,000 base salary + equity + tokens This reflects the compensation target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note, the compensation details provided do not include benefits and perks that we offer. We also rely on market indicators along with considering your work location, job related skills, experience and relevant education and training, to determine compensation that is fair and competitive for you. Zora will consider paying compensation near the higher of the range in exceptional circumstances, where candidates have the experience, credentials or expertise that would warrant such consideration. It is always our goal to hire exceptional talent and we would be happy to share more about compensation during the hiring process. Zora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.