Senior DevOps Engineer
About CoW DAO
CoW DAO is on a mission to protect Ethereum users from the dangers of DeFi. It does this by supporting the development of CoW Protocol, CoW Swap, MEV Blocker, and CoW AMM, and by funding values-aligned projects through the CoW Grants Program.
CoW Protocol is the second-largest DEX aggregator by monthly volume and the first-largest intents-based exchange. MEV Blocker is currently involved in ~4% of all Ethereum transactions, making it the category leader. CoW AMM is the only live AMM that protects LPs from LVR (loss-versus rebalancing).
As a member of CoW DAO’s core team, you will have the opportunity to shape these essential products, and contribute to the Ethereum ecosystem more broadly.
Location: We are a fully remote team, and although we hire almost globally, there is a preference for this role to be based in Europe or remote +/- 4 hours CEST time
Please note we’re not hiring from the US, Australia, or New Zealand
Position: Full-time contractor
We need a DevOps Engineer who’s hungry for impact, loves building things from scratch, and enjoys keeping critical infrastructure running like a well-oiled machine. You’ll be working with a team that values autonomy, ownership, and a growth mindset—if that sounds like you, keep reading! 🚀
What You’ll Do
Keep things running smoothly – You’ll build, maintain, and optimize our Kubernetes workloads while ensuring scalable, resilient cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code
Build cool stuff – Automate deployments, reduce tech debt, and optimize AWS costs to improve infrastructure efficiency
Shape the future of DevOps at CoW – Drive CI/CD workflow standards, contribute to platform architecture & security, and enhance on-call and postmortem processes to foster a strong DevOps culture
Strengthen our blockchain infrastructure – Deploy and manage Ethereum nodes & validators, establish SLAs, and ensure high availability across our network
Teach and share – We love knowledge sharing! Be ready to collaborate, mentor, and even lead a small presentation for the team
Automate and optimize – Modify and extend Pulumi configurations for AWS, fine-tune deployments, and continuously improve alerting solutions
Enhance observability & security – Improve logging architecture, security measures, and database health to ensure reliable infrastructure performance
Our DevOps Stack: AWS, Kubernetes, Pulumi, Flux, Ansible, OpenSearch, Nginx, Prometheus, Grafana, Docker and Linux
Blockchain Nodes: Erigon, Reth, Nitro
Who You Are
Kubernetes Mastery – You’ve deployed and maintained production-grade K8s clusters before
Cloud & DevOps Expertise – Strong experience with AWS, CI/CD, Docker, and Linux
Blockchain Expertise? Even Better! – Experience running Ethereum nodes (or other blockchain infra) is a plus.
On-Call Ready – You’re comfortable handling incidents and making sure things don’t break (or fixing them fast if they do!)
Monitoring Pro – You know your way around Prometheus, Grafana, and Elasticsearch
Database Knowledge – We use Postgres, but any database experience is a plus
Coding Background – You’ve written production-level code in Python, Go, Rust, or similar for at least 1-2 years
Team Player & Communicator – We’re a remote team, so documentation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration are key
What We Can Offer You
Impact & Ownership – Your work will directly shape the future of DeFi.
Flexibility – Remote-friendly with the option to join our Lisbon hub
Token Plan – Be part of our mission and shape the future of CoW DAO
Team Gatherings – Regular meetups & off-sites retreats to connect IRL.
Well-being Learning Budget – We support your growth, mental health, active life style
Hardware Budget – Get the setup you need to Moo 🐮
Ready to Join the Herd?
Hit that apply button and let’s chat! 🚀
Referral Program
Earn 5.000 USDC or USD with the refer-to-earn program. More details here.
Culture
Life within the CoW Protocol is an incredible adventure! We take pride in our collaborative approach, embracing autonomy and fostering a culture of big thinking and continuous growth. We value impact, ownership, simplicity, and team spirit. Plus, we're all about feedback, coming together, and enjoying the journey along the way!
At CoW Protocol, we strive to create a space where everyone feels included and empowered. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants are considered for positions regardless of race, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, marital status, gender identification, sexual orientation, or physical ability
Join CoW DAO as a Senior DevOps Engineer and be part of an innovative team dedicated to protecting Ethereum users in the dynamic world of DeFi. Here, you’ll have a chance to hone your skills while contributing to vital projects like CoW Protocol, CoW Swap, and MEV Blocker. In this fully remote role, we’re on the lookout for someone who thrives in building infrastructure from the ground up and ensures everything runs smoothly. Imagine maintaining our Kubernetes workloads, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and driving CI/CD workflow standards in an environment where your expertise is highly valued. Apart from technical proficiency, we encourage collaboration, sharing knowledge, and mentoring, enriching your experience even further. Your responsibilities will include deploying Ethereum nodes, automating deployments, improving alerting solutions, and enhancing logging architecture to bolster our blockchain infrastructure. You’ll be working with cutting-edge tools like AWS, Kubernetes, and Pulumi, and if you have prior blockchain experience, that’s a cherry on top! At CoW DAO, we’re passionate about growth, teamwork, and making a significant impact in the DeFi landscape, all while working flexibly from wherever you are (with a preference for talent in Europe). Are you ready to embark on this unique journey with us? Hit that apply button and let’s turn big ideas into reality!
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