Senior DevOps Engineer

You could work anywhere. Why Figment?

Figment

powers the future of Web3 through industry-leading blockchain infrastructure. As the leading provider of staking solutions,

we help 500+ institutional clients optimize their crypto rewards

, including top exchanges, asset managers, wallets, foundations, custodians, and major token holders. Our clients trust Figment for a comprehensive suite of services, including

reward optimization

,

cutting-edge API development

, detailed

rewards reporting

, seamless

partner integrations

,

governance support

, and

slashing protection

.

Backed by a team of passionate and intelligent Figmates, with a

100% remote-first

global presence across

12 countries

, our company is on a mission to accelerate the adoption, growth, and long-term success of the Web3 ecosystem. We’re building the infrastructure that will power the decentralized future.

As a fast-growing tech company, we’re looking for

builders

and

innovators

— people who thrive in the face of uncertainty and are motivated to make an impact. We are also looking for true teammates - people who are genuine, humble, and driven to level up together. If you're excited to shape the future, contribute to an

energetic company culture

, and work at the cutting edge of blockchain technology, we want you to join our team and help us lead the charge!

About the opportunity

We’re seeking a

Senior DevOps Engineer

with an emphasis in Security to help

secure and scale the next generation of blockchain infrastructure

.

In this role,

you’ll be at the intersection of security, automation, and distributed systems

, building trust and resilience into the networks that power tomorrow’s decentralized world. You’ll take ownership of hardening complex hybrid environments from bare-metal validators to multi-cloud clusters ensuring our systems are both fast and fortress-strong.

You’ll join a distributed, high-performing

Blockchain DevOps team

that values ownership, transparency, and innovation. We work asynchronously across time zones, collaborate openly, and believe that great engineering happens when

security and reliability go hand in hand

.

This is a

full-time remote position

, with team members based across Americas and Europe.

If you love solving deep infrastructure puzzles, thrive on autonomy, and want to make a real impact in blockchain DevOps, this role was built for you.

How you will make an impact

You’ll

embed security controls and compliance checks

into CI/CD pipelines across blockchain infrastructure.

You’ll

design, harden, and monitor hybrid infrastructure

, including bare-metal, on-prem, and cloud environments.

Collaborating with team members on system upgrades, deployments, and issue resolution

You’ll

collaborate with our Security Architect

to assess risk, define secure configurations, and drive defense-indepth strategies.

You’ll

automate everything

from node provisioning to SSL renewals using tools like

Ansible

,

Terraform

, and

Helm.

You’ll

manage and secure blockchain validator nodes

(e.g., Layers 1 \& 2), ensuring high availability and

ZERO

trust network posture.

You’ll

handle key and certificate lifecycle operations

, including TLS/SSL renewals, secrets governance, and access control policies.

You’ll

contribute to observability and incident response

, using platforms like

Datadog

, and custom dashboards.

Participating in the on-call rotation for monitoring, alerting, and incident response for production blockchain deployments

Collaborating with protocol teams to deploy and launch new blockchain protocols

You’ll

audit and continuously improve

infrastructure security against industry standards like

CIS

and

NIST

.

You’ll

lead/mentor cross-team initiatives

to strengthen our overall security posture and operational excellence.

What you bring to the team

5+ years in

DevOps, Platform Engineer, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering

, with at least 3 years in

DevSecOps or Security Engineering with strong hands-on skills.

Strong expertise in

Linux systems

, networking, and secure architecture design. Used to deep shell/ Python/ Go / IaC.

Proven success managing

hybrid environments

(bare-metal and cloud).

Deep knowledge of

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

and automated provisioning.

Experience managing

SSL/TLS certificates

, secrets, and identity lifecycle.

Familiarity with

containerization and orchestration

(Docker, Kubernetes).

Hands-on understanding of

firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems

.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills. You make security approachable, not bureaucratic.

A proactive mindset, incredible critical-thinking, you see risks early and turn them into plans and drive it as opportunities for improvement always sharing and mentoring your teammates.

Even better if you have (

optional

)

Experience operating Blockchain Layer 1 \& 2 and add-ons features on blockchain network eco-systems.

Knowledge of

Zero Trust

security models or distributed key-sharing frameworks.

Exposure to

SOC 2

or

ISO 27001

compliance initiatives

Experience building or integrating

custom security tooling.

Familiarity with

hardware security modules (HSMs)

and cryptographic key management Hashicorp Vault systems**.**

Technologies we use

*Infrastructure \& Automation:*

Ansible, Terraform, Helm, GitHub Actions

*Monitoring \& Observability:*

Datadog, Wiz

*Security \& Key Management:*

TLS/SSL, Hashicorp Vault, Encrypting

*Platforms:*

Linux (bare-metal), AWS, GCP, Docker/Kubernetes

*Layer 1 \& 2 Blockchain Networks Expertise*

Teams you’ll collaborate with most often

This role will collaborate closest with our

Blockchain DevOps Team

to scale blockchain systems deployment, automate operations, optimize performance, and incident response workflows.

Why you might be excited about us

At Figment, we offer an exciting range of

competitive benefits

designed to support and empower every member of our team:

*100% remote-first environment.*

Our flagship office is in Toronto, Canada. We also have additional co-working spaces in New York, London, and Singapore. That means if you want to do your things in the office (if you’re near one), at home, or a bit of both, it’s up to you.

4 weeks of

PTO

that kick in day one, with an additional 1 week of flex days.

Extended

company-paid health benefits

that kick in day one.

Best in class

parental leave

and flexible arrangements.

A

home office stipend

to create a space that you enjoy working in.

Monthly

Wifi reimbursement.

A yearly

Learning \& Development budget.

*401K*

(US) or

RRSP

match

(Canada).

*Stock Options*

in the company.

A competitive

bonus

(based on company performance) that is distributed bi-annually - we believe that the company’s success should be shared with our employees often

• For roles listed within the Sales Department, there is instead a competitive commissions structure which will be outlined during your first interview with Figment

Annual

onsite company gatherings

and retreats to inspire team bonding, collaboration, and fun!

Other reasons you may love working at Figment

We are a

team

of under 200 members

, which allows for an impactful contribution from day one.

We place a strong focus on

personal career development

to shape a role that fits your goals and interests. Your satisfaction and well-being matter to us, and we’re here to support your ongoing growth.

Our

culture

is one of honesty, professionalism and risk taking in a high-growth environment.

Our team members themselves recommend working at Figment - with an

eNPS

score of 54 (which is ranked as ‘great’!).

We are also extremely proud of ranking as

one of the top Web3 employers

by Talent Titans.

Compensation

One of Figment’s core principles is “Making the Invisible Visible” - ensuring transparency and information sharing in all communication. Figment is committed to transparency regarding pay, benefits, and other compensation types for all internal roles as well as all roles being hired for.

Base Salary:

The CAD base salary range for this position is CAD

$170,000 - $190,000

. This range reflects base salary only, and does not include additional compensation or benefits.

For candidates in other countries, the pay range will be disclosed upon your first interview with Figment (being a globally remote company, the list of salary ranges would simply be too long to note here!).

The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum range for a new hire across all Canada or the US. A candidate’s specific pay within the range will be determined by various factors including job-related skills, relevant education, and training.

Interview process

At Figment, we try to go above and beyond in making sure that you have the best possible experience interviewing with us. We strive for a smooth, organized, and informative process.

During your first Recruiter Call, you will be provided with more information about Figment, the position and what to expect for the rest of the interview process. Please be prepared to discuss why you are interested in joining Figment and what excites you about the position and company.

As we go through the process, we work to make sure that you hear back from us in a timely fashion. If we decide at any point that we’re unfortunately not moving forward, we will give you feedback on why it was not a fit.

We aim for the entire process to take around 2-4 weeks from initial screen to offer. There can be exceptions on either side of the bell curve here, but as a rule, that’s the time-frame you can expect.

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At Figment, we have a thorough hiring process to verify the identity of all job candidates. This includes checking documents, conducting in-person interviews and completing background checks. Candidates must pass all these steps to be considered for a job with Figment. Anyone who provides false information or tries to skip these steps will be disqualified from the hiring process immediately.

**To learn more about Figment, our team, and the amazing work we are doing, visit

our website

. Are you ready to join us?**