Senior L2 DevOps Engineer

Taiko Labs is at the forefront of blockchain innovation, developing the Taiko ZK-EVM, a Layer 2 solution that scales Ethereum by faithfully emulating its technical and non-technical characteristics. Our solution, an Ethereum-equivalent (Type 1) ZK-EVM, enhances the performance of Ethereum by supporting all EVM opcodes within a decentralized, permission-less, and secure Layer 2/3 framework.

Our team is rooted in a firm belief in the power and potential of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). Comprising seasoned professionals who have been utilizing ZKPs since 2018, our team has the distinction of having built the first ZK-Rollup on Ethereum. As we continue to push boundaries and innovate, we are eager to augment our team with talented, driven individuals who align with our vision and are ready to make a significant contribution to the blockchain landscape.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior L2 DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team.

About the role

As a Senior L2 DevOps Engineer, your main responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing robust, scalable, and efficient DevOps processes and tools for our Layer 2 infrastructure.
• Maintaining testnet deployments on AWS and GCP, and overseeing Bridge relayer, provers, and dapp (UI) deployment, including data migration.
• Assisting developers in integration-testing Taiko protocol in a multi-chain environment.
• Ownership of Taiko client software releases, including Docker images and maintaining Vercel deployment integrated with GitHub workflows.
• Monitoring and ensuring the reliability and security of our Layer 2 solutions, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Managing cloud-based infrastructure and resources efficiently to ensure high availability and scalability.

About you

You should have:

• 4-5+ years of experience as a DevOps engineer, with expert knowledge in Kubernetes and Docker.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform), containerization technologies, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Strong experience in building and supporting monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language and experience in building CI/CD/CT pipelines.
• A good understanding of blockchain architecture, cryptography, and PKI is a significant advantage.
• Deep understanding of web, HTTP, networking, security, and scaling for cloud-based deployments.

Benefits

We offer a remote work environment, competitive compensation package (cash + equity), and an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to scaling Ethereum - a transformative technology that’s reshaping the world.