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title: 'Senior Site Reliability Engineer (VPN Engineering) at Surfshark'
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# Senior Site Reliability Engineer (VPN Engineering) at Surfshark

- **Company:** Surfshark
- **Location:** Vilnius, Lithuania
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-11-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/surfshark/c270d654-b31d-4d8d-8abe-bd868c3711db

## Job description

Surfshark's VPN runs on thousands of servers worldwide, from the bare-metal infrastructure up, and the VPN Engineering team keeps every layer fast and dependable. We're looking for a Senior SRE to keep that global infrastructure resilient, secure, and high-performing at scale. You'll automate the deployment and management of a distributed fleet, sharpen observability and anomaly detection, and work shoulder to shoulder with software engineers on the backbone of an always-on service. This is a hands-on role for someone who treats reliability as an engineering discipline, not a fire drill, and enjoys large-scale automation, Linux networking, incident response, and performance tuning in complex production environments.

If you want to:

- Automate and scale the deployment of thousands of VPN servers across a global fleet, and design out single points of failure;
- Build reliable monitoring, logging, and anomaly detection that catches issues before they become incidents;
- Troubleshoot complex issues across Linux systems, networking, VPN protocols, and proxy layers;
- Reduce repetitive manual work with automation and internal tooling, from scripts to n8n workflows and Jira integrations;
- Partner with software engineers to optimize the infrastructure and improve tooling, CI/CD, and reliability processes;
- Lead incident response, postmortems, disaster recovery readiness, and long-term performance work.

And you can check off:

- Proven experience in SRE or similar roles, with real ownership of production-critical systems at scale;
- Strong Linux systems and networking knowledge, including DNS, VPNs, routing, firewalls, and proxies;
- Solid experience with Ansible and infrastructure automation in production, and scripting skills (Bash/Python) for operational automation;
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting performance and reliability issues at scale;
- Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD, incident management, disaster recovery, and secure infrastructure practices;
- Comfort using AI tools (Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to reduce manual work, and the judgment to check their output for security and performance.

Bonus points if you:

- Have experience with bare-metal provisioning and network boot (iPXE/PXE), hardware lifecycle, and out-of-band management;
- Have coordinated with hosting or colo providers through remote-hands and provider APIs;
- Have operated other latency-sensitive, globally distributed services, or driven cross-team architecture decisions.

Here’s the deal:

- Growth and learning opportunities: time dedicated to learning, conferences, online learning platforms, and books for your professional development;
- Health and wellness: we want you to feel and be your best. That's why we offer various benefits, from online workouts, a physical coach and a gym to regular mental health checks;
- Tools of your choice: choose technical equipment and the tools you need to do your best;
- Community and celebrations: get ready for long-lasting traditions such as yearly workation, Friday get-togethers, various team buildings and company celebrations;
- Convenient commuting: traveling from point A to point B can be a pain. That’s why, depending on your unique circumstances, we compensate part of your public transport costs;
- Work-life balance: We encourage working in the office, with the possibility of up to two remote days per week. Plus, with our WFA policy, you can work from almost anywhere in the world;
- Premium Surfshark accounts: for you, your family, and friends;
- Gross salary: 4500 - 7400 Eur/month for the Lithuanian market, 20450 - 34000 Pln/month for the Polish market. It may vary depending on your skills and experience.

## About Surfshark

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Surfshark is a cybersecurity company that provides a suite of online privacy and security solutions, including a top-rated VPN, antivirus, and data removal tools.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Unicorn, merged under a holding company with Nord Security)
- **Headquarters**: Amsterdam, Netherlands (with offices in Vilnius & Kaunas, Lithuania; Warsaw, Poland; and Berlin, Germany)
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Vytautas Kaziukonis

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Cybersecurity, Consumer Privacy, VPN Services
- **Target customers**: B2C (individual consumers), with specific programs for journalists, activists, and NGOs
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To empower people to take full control of their digital lives, raise awareness about evolving online threats, and champion the accessibility and future of the internet."

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **[Surfshark VPN](https://surfshark.com/vpn)**: Core virtual private network service, a top-3 global VPN. Includes features like a strict no-logs policy (verified by Deloitte), 100% RAM-only servers, the proprietary WireGuard protocol, and the FastTrack route optimizer.
- **[Surfshark Antivirus](https://surfshark.com/antivirus)**: Malware and virus protection software.
- **[Surfshark Alert](https://surfshark.com/alert)**: A personal data leak monitoring service that alerts users if their credentials are exposed.
- **[Surfshark Search](https://surfshark.com/search)**: A private, ad-free search engine.
- **[Alternative ID](https://surfshark.com/alternative-id)**: A tool to create a synthetic online identity to protect a user's real email and personal data.
- **[Alternative Number](https://surfshark.com/alternative-number)**: A virtual phone number service for enhanced privacy.
- **[Incogni](https://incogni.com/)**: An automated data removal service that forces data brokers to delete a user's personal information.
- **[HeyPolo](https://heypolo.com/)**: A location-sharing app focused on privacy and consent.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: $1.6 Billion (as of 2022 merger with Nord Security), making it a Lithuanian unicorn. [surfshark.com](https://surfshark.com/about-us)
- **Key Metric**: Over 40 million app downloads, 500+ employees. [surfshark.com](https://surfshark.com/about-us)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Merged with Nord Security (2022) under a single holding company. Partners include Amnesty International and the VPN Trust Initiative. [surfshark.com](https://surfshark.com/about-us)
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Ranked as one of the fastest-growing European companies by the Financial Times FT 1000 for 2024, 2025, and 2026. [surfshark.com](https://surfshark.com/about-us)
    - Awarded "Best of 2026" by PCMag and "Editors’ Choice 2026" by CNET. [surfshark.com](https://surfshark.com/about-us)
    - Received AV-TEST Certification for its antivirus in 2025. [surfshark.com](https://surfshark.com/about-us)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated Security Suite**: Beyond a standard VPN, Surfshark offers a comprehensive ecosystem (antivirus, data removal, leak alerts) creating a strong switching cost for users.
- **Privacy-First, Verified Operations**: The company has a strict, independently audited no-logs policy (verified by Deloitte) and operates a 100% RAM-only server network, a strong trust signal in the privacy-focused market.
- **Rapid Growth & Brand Recognition**: Consistently ranked among the fastest-growing companies in Europe and holds "Best of" awards from major tech publications (PCMag, CNET), giving it strong market credibility.
- **Innovation & Open Source**: Developed Dausos, the first VPN protocol built specifically for VPN users, and maintains a public Research Hub on internet censorship and cyber threats. [surfshark.com](https://surfshark.com/about-us)

## Strategic Focus
- **Global Expansion & Product Diversification**: Continues to expand its suite of privacy products (e.g., launching HeyPolo, Incogni) to capture more of the user's digital life.
- **Advocacy and Trust**: Deepening its commitment to digital rights through partnerships (e.g., Amnesty International) and transparency initiatives (publishing annual reports, impact reports, and transparency reports).
- **Enterprise-Grade Scaling**: The 2022 merger with Nord Security created a cybersecurity powerhouse, allowing for shared infrastructure and resources while keeping brands independent.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Company culture is rated 4.2/5 on Glassdoor. Core principles include **Radical Ownership, Open-mindedness, Collaboration, and High Standards**. [glassdoor.com](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Surfshark-EI_IE6375899.11,20.htm)
- **Remote & Flexibility**: Offers a "work from anywhere" policy (up to five times a year globally), flexible office hours, and a hybrid work-from-office model. [surfshark.com](https://surfshark.com/career)
- **Perks & Growth**: Includes private health insurance, mental and physical wellbeing programs (yoga, gym access), access to online learning platforms (Udemy, Masterclass), and bonus days off. [surfshark.com](https://surfshark.com/career)
- **Team**: A dynamic, fast-growing environment with over 500 specialists across global offices in Vilnius, Kaunas, Warsaw, and Berlin. [surfshark.com](https://surfshark.com/about-us)
- **Mission-Driven**: Employees work on products used by millions, with a clear mission to protect digital freedom and fight censorship.

## Sources
1. [Surfshark - About Us](https://surfshark.com/about-us)
2. [Surfshark - Careers](https://surfshark.com/career)
3. [Surfshark on Glassdoor](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Surfshark-EI_IE6375899.11,20.htm)
4. [Surfshark on LinkedIn](https://pl.linkedin.com/company/surfshark)

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