Principal Platform Engineer
Description For Principal Platform Engineer
Helius, a leading developer platform on the Solana blockchain, is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to establish and lead their Platform Engineering Team. Having raised over $34M from prestigious investors including Haun Ventures and Founders Fund, Helius is dedicated to accelerating crypto-powered software development through their suite of tools and services.
The role involves architecting and scaling host & software management solutions for thousands of bare-metal servers, including Solana validators and RPC fleet. You'll be responsible for building service frameworks that manage globally distributed services handling billions of daily customer requests. The position requires expertise in DevOps, infrastructure automation, and security implementation.
The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of DevOps or SRE experience, with deep knowledge of bare-metal environments, automation tools, and programming languages like Python, Go, and Rust. Experience with blockchain technologies, particularly Solana, is preferred. You'll work with team members who have built mission-critical infrastructure at companies like AWS, Coinbase, and Google.
This remote position offers competitive compensation, including equity, flexible work arrangements, and significant growth opportunities in the dynamic blockchain industry. If you're passionate about blockchain technology and want to shape the future of decentralized applications while working with cutting-edge infrastructure, this role presents an exciting opportunity to make a substantial impact.
Responsibilities For Principal Platform Engineer
- Design, implement, and manage automated systems for deploying, monitoring, and maintaining bare-metal servers and services
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process
- Enhance infrastructure and network security by implementing best practices
- Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability
- Lead incident response and root cause analysis
- Implement security measures to protect against cyber threats
- Collaborate with engineering team to optimize performance and scalability
- Establish and enforce compliance policies and procedures
Requirements For Principal Platform Engineer
- Minimum 8 years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering
- Experience managing and optimizing bare-metal server environments
- Expert scripting and programming skills (Bash, Python, Go)
- Experience in Rust, Golang, Java, or similar language
- Proficiency with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- Strong knowledge of automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef)
- Expertise in CI/CD tools and practices
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
Benefits For Principal Platform Engineer
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Flexible work hours and remote-friendly environment
- Generous vacation and time-off policy
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
