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WalrusSenior Infrastructure Engineer
Walrus seeks a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to take charge of the systems powering its DoubleCheck platform and the internal tooling used by product developers. Operating remotely,…
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About This Role
Walrus seeks a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to take charge of the systems powering its DoubleCheck platform and the internal tooling used by product developers. Operating remotely, this role represents the first dedicated position focused entirely on infrastructure, previously managed by engineers alongside product duties. The employer specializes in B2B payment verification, utilizing artificial intelligence, authentication measures, and novel user experiences to confirm financial information transfers securely. The company is led…
Job Description
Walrus seeks a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to take charge of the systems powering its DoubleCheck platform and the internal tooling used by product developers. Operating remotely, this role represents the first dedicated position focused entirely on infrastructure, previously managed by engineers alongside product duties. The employer specializes in B2B payment verification, utilizing artificial intelligence, authentication measures, and novel user experiences to confirm financial information transfers securely. The company is led by researchers and computer scientists from prominent academic institutions and backed by notable fintech investors.
This position suits an independent professional capable of automating workflows within a Python and Google Cloud environment. The successful candidate will independently identify fragile systems or significant risks, implement solutions, and communicate updates clearly to team members and non-engineers alike. Responsibilities span production uptime, vulnerability patching, developer workflows, system access controls, security policies, and technical compliance tasks.
The company provides a collaborative environment with minimal meetings, emphasizing individual ownership and mentorship. Compensation includes a base salary paired with a substantial equity component, alongside comprehensive health coverage, wellness contributions, parental leave, retirement options, relocation assistance, and flexible paid time off.
Responsibilities
- Manage production uptime, deployments, health checks, error logging, alerting, and on-call rotation
- Patch the technology stack and underlying dependencies rapidly
- Maintain the developer platform, including continuous integration, test suites, build scripts, and documentation
- Control access permissions to production environments and associated data
- Oversee company system security covering cloud identity policies, device management, and endpoint protection
- Handle technical compliance duties such as backups, retention policies, security audits, penetration testing, and client questionnaires
Requirements
- Experience running and being on call for web application production systems
- Ability to write code for automation tasks within a Python and Google Cloud environment
- Authorized to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship
Core Skills
Benefits
- Paid medical insurance, dental, and vision coverage with good dependent plans
- Company contributions toward wellness
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible paid time off
- Substantial equity component alongside base salary
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting explicitly lists the location as remote.
What is the salary range for this role?
The base pay ranges from $190,000 to $280,000 per year depending on location and experience, plus a substantial equity component.
Does the company provide visa sponsorship?
No, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. as the posting states the company is unable to sponsor employment visas.
What technologies are used in the codebase?
The engineering work involves a Python and Google Cloud codebase.
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