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Alpen Labs · 2 months ago

Infrastructure Lead

positionNew York City
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff

Alpen Labs is a New York-based startup focused on building a scalable and programmable Bitcoin ecosystem. The Infrastructure Lead will oversee the infrastructure team, ensuring system security, reliability, and performance metrics while collaborating closely with the security team.

AppsInformation TechnologyInternetTrading Platform

Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain infrastructure components, including:
Working environments for testing, staging and production
Maintain a robust infrastructure to ensure Layer 2 nodes are always live
Maintain a robust infrastructure to ensure access to Bitcoin to ensure internally hosted full nodes, sequencers, provers, and the backend services are always live and accessible
Architect a dynamic system for the zk-prover, for routine and high-demand scenarios
Load balancing for RPC requests and block explorers
Develop and implement monitoring solutions, set performance metrics, and establish alerts for all managed systems
Design and maintain dashboards highlighting critical system metrics and points of interest
Ensure the correctness and security of system upgrade protocols
Implement monitoring tools and processes as specified by the security team
Develop and manage an alert system based on security team specifications, ensuring timely communication of issues to relevant stakeholders
Ensure that alerts are effectively communicated to the security team and other key personnel, facilitating prompt and appropriate responses

Qualification

Blockchain infrastructureDistributed systemsSecurity monitoringMonitoring toolsLoad balancingProblem-solvingAttention to detailCollaborative work

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Proven experience in managing blockchain infrastructure and distributed systems
Strong understanding of blockchain Infrastructure, particularly Bitcoin and Layer 2 solutions
Proficiency in monitoring tools and load balancing techniques
Experience with security monitoring and incident response processes
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment

Benefits

What we extend to our new hires is an invitation to actively contribute to the evolution of cutting-edge technologies within the blockchain space.
This presents a unique opportunity to innovate and devise creative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
To support your journey, we commit to providing all the resources necessary for your learning, growth, and productivity.
Moreover, our compensation package is designed to mirror the passion, dedication, and hard work you invest in your role.
We recognize and appreciate your contributions by aligning your exceptional commitment with generous compensation.

Company

Alpen Labs

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Alpen Labs is a startup scaling bitcoin with zero-knowledge technology.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Brooklyn, New York, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.alpenlabs.io

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$19.1M
Key Investors
Starknet FoundationRibbit Capital
2025-10-15Grant
2025-01-13Series Unknown· $8.5M
2023-01-01Seed· $10.6M

Leadership Team

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Simanta Gautam
Co-Founder & CEO
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Recent News

Coinspeaker
Starknet Taps Alpen Labs to Build Trust-Minimized Bridge for Native Bitcoin DeFi
2025-10-16
PR Newswire
Alpen Public Testnet Launches Offering Peek at Bitcoin's Own Financial System
2025-08-04
PR Newswire
Alpen Labs Announces the Bitcoin Dollar (BTD): A Censorship-Resistant, BTC-Backed Stablecoin
2025-05-08
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