--- title: 'Blockchain Site Reliability Engineer at Infstones' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/blockchain-site-reliability-engineer-infstones-texas-m3rbpj5b78pw' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Blockchain Site Reliability Engineer at Infstones - **Company:** Infstones - **Location:** Texas - **Employment:** contract - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2025-12-22 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/infstones/193a69fc-5191-4042-841c-1f3cb08a9f53 ## Job description Job Position: Blockchain Site Reliability Engineer Location: Dallas, TX, USA (Remote Acceptable) Company:  https://infstones.com/ Contact: recruiter-usa@infstones.com ## About Company InfStones is an advanced, enterprise-grade Platform as a Service (PaaS) blockchain infrastructure provider trusted by the top blockchain companies in the world. InfStones’ AI-based infrastructure provides developers worldwide with a rugged, powerful node management platform alongside an easy-to-use API. With over 20,000 nodes supported on over 80 blockchains, InfStones gives developers all the control they need - reliability, speed, efficiency, security, and scalability - for cross-chain DeFi, NFT, GameFi, and decentralized application development. InfStones is trusted by the biggest blockchain companies in the world including Binance, CoinList, BitGo, OKX, Chainlink, Polygon, Harmony, and KuCoin, among a hundred other customers.  InfStones is dedicated to developing the next evolution of a better world through limitless Web3 innovation. To date, InfStones has raised over $110 million in capital and is backed by Softbank, GGV Capital, Susquehanna International Group (SIG), Dragonfly Capital, Qiming Venture Partners, Plug and Play, and many renowned institutional investors. If you enjoy being on the cutting edge of technology, we encourage you to apply! Job Description As a Blockchain Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of blockchain nodes and related infrastructure. You’ll monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents in production environments, while also building automation tools to improve efficiency and reduce operational risks. This role requires strong Linux system expertise, solid on-call and incident response experience, and the ability to work under pressure to quickly restore services. You’ll also collaborate with protocol engineers and open-source communities to ensure smooth upgrades and long-term system stability. ## Key Responsibilities 1. Deploy, monitor, and maintain blockchain nodes across multiple networks. 2. Ensure system reliability and uptime by actively managing incidents, troubleshooting, and resolving node failures. 3. Develop automation and maintenance tools (using Golang, Shell, Python, etc.) to streamline operations. 4. Build and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to proactively detect and address issues. 5. Collaborate with engineering teams and solution architects on reliability improvements and incident prevention. 6. Participate in the on-call rotation to provide timely incident response and resolution. ## Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 2. Strong Linux system administration skills (networking, performance tuning, debugging, security). 3. Expertise with at least one mainstream programming language such as Golang, Python, Javascript, Rust, etc., and have good programming skills and programming habits. 4. Experience with monitoring/alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.). 5. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly under pressure. 6. Solid technical documentation skills. Prefers (Nice to have) 1. Hands-on experience with blockchain node deployment, maintenance, and upgrades. 2. Familiarity with mainstream blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Cosmos, Polkadot, Solana). 3. Experience with containerization/orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). 4. Knowledge of smart contracts, Web3 RPC, or Solidity is a plus. ## About Infstones ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: InfStones is a leading enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that provides node management, API access, and staking solutions to Web3 developers. - **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed; total funding $120.2M; last round Series C in 2022) - **Headquarters**: Plano, Texas, United States (with an office in Palo Alto, California) - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Dr. Zhenwu Shi (founder); key early team member Sili Zhao (Partner & Global Director of Business) ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Blockchain infrastructure, Web3 services, decentralized application (dApp) support. - Target customers: B2B – blockchain companies, enterprises, developers, and institutional stakers (e.g., Binance, CoinList, OKX, Chainlink, Polygon). - Mission or purpose statement: “Innovation with a customer-first approach” – to simplify Web3 development, scaling, node management, and staking. ## Products & Services - **[InfStones Platform]**: Enterprise-grade PaaS for blockchain infrastructure. Includes an intuitive control hub, multi-protocol support (80+ blockchains), and automated node deployment and management. - **[API Services]**: Fast, scalable APIs for reading/writing to blockchains, enabling developers to build cross-protocol DeFi, NFT, GameFi, and other dApps. - **[Staking Solutions]**: Self-custodial and non-custodial staking services, including a direct-to-validator Ethereum validator service (launched 2023). - **[Node Management (Power Node)]**: AI-based node orchestration that ensures reliability, security, and scalability across over 20,000 nodes. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Unicorn status (reached valuation >$1B per company’s own statements); exact current valuation not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: - Annual Revenue: **$4M** (reported on LinkedIn; note this may represent an estimate from third-party data). - Total Funding: **$120.2M** (LinkedIn data; company’s own site states “USD $110 million” – likely an older figure). Key rounds include: - Seed (2019): $1.2M led by Plug and Play, DHVC - Series A (2020): $10M led by Qiming Venture Partners; (2021): $10M - Series B (Dec 2021): $33M led by Dragonfly, Susquehanna International Group - Series C (June 2022): $66M led by 50T Funds, SoftBank Vision Fund, and others - **Notable Investors/Partners**: SoftBank Vision Fund, GGV Capital, Dragonfly, Qiming Venture Partners, Susquehanna; key customers: Binance, CoinList, OKX, Chainlink, Polygon, Harmony, KuCoin. Also partnered with Oracle for Web3 development. - **Growth Signals**: - Processes ~20,000 nodes on 80+ blockchains. - Trusted by top blockchain companies globally. - Secured SOC 2 Type I attestation (2023). - LinkedIn followers: 7,600 (+36.4% yearly). - Recent partnership with Gaia for decentralized AI node deployments. - However, employee headcount declined 15.4% YoY to 23 (LinkedIn data), signaling a possible shift or restructuring. ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale & Reliability**: One of the largest independent blockchain infrastructure providers, supporting the most protocols and nodes. - **Enterprise-Grade Security**: SOC 2 Type I certification; independently verified security controls. - **Established Ecosystem**: Partnerships with major blockchain foundations and exchange platforms, providing deep integrations and trust. - **Developer Experience**: AI-driven platform reduces operational overhead for node management and API access. ## Strategic Focus - Expand staking services (post-ETH merge) and validator offerings. - Deepen integration with decentralized AI ecosystems (e.g., Gaia). - Continue building out enterprise features to serve large Web3 companies. - Maintain security and compliance posture (SOC 2, vulnerability remediation after 2023 incident). ## Why Work Here - **Industry Leadership**: Work on the “plumbing” of Web3 at one of the largest infrastructure providers, with exposure to cutting-edge blockchain protocols. - **Global Team**: Remote-friendly with a distributed workforce across 6 countries (US, China, Canada, Pakistan, India, Singapore). Offices in Plano and Palo Alto. - **Engineering Culture**: Tech stack includes Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, AWS, Ethereum/Solidity, Python, Java, etc. – hands-on with modern DevOps and blockchain tools. - **Growth Trajectory**: Despite headcount reductions, the company has reached unicorn status, indicating high-value opportunities for key hires. - **Values**: Customer focus, data-driven decisions, teamwork, and adaptability. **Cautions for Job Seekers**: - Employee reviews are low (2.0/5.0, weak work-life balance and career growth scores). The 2023 validator vulnerability incident may indicate operational stress. - Headcount has shrunk; active job postings are few (3 as of search) and declining. - Company culture and transparency may be concerns based on limited review data. ## Sources 1. [infstones.com – Homepage](https://infstones.com/) 2. [infstones.com – About Us](https://infstones.com/about-us) 3. [infstones.com – Careers](https://infstones.com/careers) 4. [infstones.com – Press Kit](https://infstones.com/press-kit) 5. [LinkedIn – InfStones](https://linkedin.com/company/infstones) 6. [The Block – Lido node operator InfStones rotates validator keys after vulnerability disclosure](https://www.theblock.co/) 7. [PR Newswire – InfStones Secures SOC 2 Type I Attestation](https://www.prnewswire.com/) 8. [GlobeNewswire – Gaia Partners with InfStones](https://www.globenewswire.com/) ## Other roles at Infstones - [Growth Marketing Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/growth-marketing-manager-infstones-texas-7df3s73gvd99) — Texas - [Sales Representative](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-representative-infstones-texas-acqty49xbpjr) — Texas - [Sales Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-associate-infstones-remote-v8rwr5e9dnh4) - [CEO Assistant](https://feeny.ai/job/ceo-assistant-infstones-texas-r50bxwy93chb) — Texas