Senior Software Engineer, Production Engineering (Europe)

As a Senior Software Engineer in Production Engineering at Mysten Labs, your main responsibilities will include maintaining and optimizing the production infrastructure to ensure reliability and efficiency, particularly during high traffic periods and potential security threats. You'll be responsible for managing deployment and monitoring processes, creating automation tools, and collaborating closely with distributed systems experts to ensure software configurations are optimal. Your role is pivotal in applying engineering best practices in a decentralized environment.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer position in Production Engineering at Mysten Labs, candidates should have at least 5 years of hands-on production engineering experience. This includes expertise in infrastructure as code, containerization (using tools like Docker and Kubernetes), and public cloud services such as GCP and AWS. Additionally, proficiency in programming languages like Rust, Go, or C++, along with experience in scripting languages such as Python or Ruby, is essential. Familiarity with establishing observability through metrics and logs, as well as creating clear runbooks, will also be invaluable.

At Mysten Labs, a Senior Software Engineer in Production Engineering will work with a range of technologies and tools crucial for modern infrastructure management. Key tools include Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration, Terraform and Pulumi for infrastructure automation, as well as observability frameworks that assist with metrics, logging, and tracing. Experience with public cloud platforms like AWS and GCP is also essential, as well as proficiency in programming languages such as Rust, Go, and Python to contribute to various parts of the software stack.

While direct experience with blockchain and crypto is not a strict requirement for the Senior Software Engineer position at Mysten Labs, it is considered a preferred qualification. Candidates who have a background in blockchain technologies will find themselves at an advantage, particularly because Mysten Labs focuses on infrastructure that accelerates the adoption of decentralized protocols. However, a solid foundation in production engineering and a willingness to learn about blockchain will serve you well.

Mysten Labs promotes a remote-first work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join a world-class team that encourages open communication, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning. The company’s commitment to decentralization and pushing the boundaries of technology means you’ll play a significant role in building the future of web3 while enjoying a flexible work environment that respects work-life balance.

Discuss specific challenges you've encountered, such as handling outages or implementing new deployment strategies. Focus on the processes you used, your decision-making skills, and the outcome, highlighting your ability to adapt and prevent similar issues in the future.

Share specific projects where you implemented automation tools or practices, such as CI/CD pipelines or using infrastructure as code. Discuss the impact of these automations on efficiency, error reduction, or speed to market.

Explain your approach to monitoring production systems. Discuss metrics you've tracked, logging strategies, and how you've used them to troubleshoot and resolve issues proactively to ensure system reliability.

Provide examples of projects where you utilized Docker and Kubernetes, detailing your role and contributions. Highlight specific challenges and how you leveraged these tools to improve deployment or scaling aspects.

Explain your experience working in a team of engineers, particularly in a remote environment. Discuss communication tools you’ve used and how you ensure everyone is aligned on goals and implementation strategies.

Discuss your approach to change management. Share methodologies like using runbooks or detailed logging to manage releases, plus any tools you employ to roll back changes if necessary.

Highlight the programming languages you are proficient in, particularly those relevant to the role. Discuss specific projects or problems you solved using these languages in a production environment, emphasizing any impactful outcomes.

Outline your systematic approach to debugging, from logging to metrics analysis. Explain the steps you take to identify and resolve issues, along with how you communicate findings to your team.

Share details of a specific project, your role in it, and how it impacted the team or organization. Discuss the skills you utilized and the outcomes, ensuring to highlight collaboration aspects.

Reflect on what attracts you to Mysten Labs’ mission and culture. Discuss your passion for decentralized technology and how your skills align with their goals, expressing your enthusiasm for contributing to the future of web3.