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Software Engineer, Platforms

Optimism
Job Details

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full Time

Experience

Intermediate to Senior

Salary

Not Disclosed

Openings

1 Position

Company Size

51-200

Description

  • We believe Ethereum has the potential to solve some of humanity’s most crucial coordination issues.
  • At present, the most pressing bottleneck to the growth of Ethereum is its performance and scalability.
  • We are building the most elegant solution to this problem under an MIT open source license.
  • OP Labs contributes to the Optimism protocol, an extension to Ethereum that scales both its technology and values.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with containerized infrastructure, Kubernetes, and cloud providers (GCP, AWS, Azure or other).
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and deployment automation tools like Terraform and Ansible.
  • Experience working collaboratively with developers to create impactful developer tools that meaningfully improve developer velocity.
  • Exhibit high agency and ownership; someone who likes to get stuff done and drive impactful results.

Responsibilities

  • Implement tooling to automate deployments of the OP Stack.
  • Maintain and improve our Kubernetes-based infrastructure with a focus on creating solid foundations and driving operational excellence.
  • Design and implement tools, SDKs, and APIs to increase protocol development velocity and create an industry-leading protocol development experience.
  • Be highly customer-centric, partnering closely with other engineering teams and stakeholders to understand protocol developer needs and rapidly deliver impactful solutions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision
4% 401K match
Remote work
Supportive team culture
Work alongside pioneers in blockchain scalability and Layer 2 technologies.
Competitive salaries with equity options for long-term growth.
Flexible work arrangements: Remote or hybrid roles available globally.
Opportunities to contribute to open-source projects and shape the future of Ethereum.
A collaborative and inclusive culture focused on innovation and impact.

Required Skills

Kubernetes
Cloud Infrastructure
Terraform
Ansible
Developer Tools
About Optimism

Optimism is building a more equitable and sustainable future for Ethereum and the broader blockchain ecosystem. As a leader in Layer 2 scaling solutions, Optimism is powered by the open-source OP Stack, which enables scalable, secure, and composable blockchains. Our vision is to create a world that benefits all, owned by all, through the Superchain—a unified network of blockchains designed to support internet-level activity. At Optimism, we believe in community-led governance and public goods funding. Through Retroactive Public Goods Funding (RetroPGF), we reward contributors who create positive impact for the ecosystem, fostering innovation and sustainability. Join us in shaping the future of decentralized technology and building a better internet for everyone.

Industry

Blockchain
Cryptocurrency

Office Locations

Fully remote
United States
Europe
Asia
Job Summary
Category
Software Engineering
Posted3/27/2025
Location Type
Remote
Last Updated3/27/2025
Full Time
Intermediate to Senior
Not Disclosed
1 Position

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