Join the VRChat Team!
VRChat offers a first-of-its-kind, game-changing platform that provides an endless collection of social VR experiences and gives the power of creation to its robust community. With over 250,000 worlds and growing, VRChat’s vision is to allow users to bring their imaginations to life and help shape the metaverse anywhere in the world on any device. VRChat has raised $100M to date with the support of investors Makers Fund, Anthos Capital and HTC.
We have a great team which includes people from: Netflix, Twitter, Meta, Microsoft, Roblox, Google, Amazon, Unity, Spotify, Discord, Uber, eBay, Robinhood, Twitch, Zynga and TikTok.
Come and join the mission!
Job Overview
We are looking for a DevOps Engineer with security experience to join our passionate DevOps team ensuring the smooth operation and security of the VRChat infrastructure. In this role you’ll be accountable for the uptime, security, proper operation and cost effectiveness of our infrastructure supporting millions of active users and petabytes of UGC content.
Help us run and secure our platform that allows our users to connect and create their part of the VRChat universe. If you’re interested in keeping the machinery behind the scenes humming and finely tuned, then this role could be right up your alley.
The role reports to the VP of Engineering at VRChat. This Engineer will work closely with the IT and Development teams, as well as the heads of various functions to plan and deploy infrastructure.
Duties & Responsibilities
Day to day operation and maintenance of our infrastructure to keep our services running with high reliability, security and cost effectivenessIncident management and root cause analysis, sometimes during off hoursEnsure the implementation and maintenance of robust security controls and practicesDesign, plan and implementation of IT infrastructure in a hybrid cloud environment to support the evolution of our platformAutomate and improve our monitoring systems and toolsCoordination and communication within the team and with internal stakeholdersWork with external vendors to resolve issues and coordinate projects,Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience (8+ years) in a DevOps role, within a high-growth consumer-facing company, preferably in a fast-paced startup environmentExperience with hybrid cloud environments and infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and OpenTofuExperience with highly reliable networking and tools such as Wireguard and TailscaleExperience with content delivery & CDNsKnowledge of setup, configuration and operation of data stores such as MongoDB & RedisExperience participating in proactive system hardening, engaging in technical security audits, and threat-hunting across multiple interconnected systemsExperience in rapidly responding to and mitigating operational & security incidents, including coordinating with internal security, legal, and public relations teamsStrong knowledge of web application, API security and scripting knowledge, including Node.js & GolangExperience with realtime multiplayer game engines, Photon or other real-time networking, MMORPG or C# application security is desirable.Familiarity with common Cybersecurity and Information Technology frameworks and standards such as MITRE ATT&CK, COBIT, and ITIL. Knowledge of ISO27001/27002, SOC2, IG2 certifications and standardsPreferably expertise in building security infrastructure that conforms to FTC guidance and international privacy laws such as the GDPRExceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate and evangelize concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders,Benefits
Work from anywhere! VRChat is a 100% remote companyHealth Benefits401K for US & RRSP for Canadian EmployeesStock OptionsGenerous paid holiday scheduleUnlimited/Flexible vacation timePaid parental leave benefitsVRChat is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. VRChat fosters a diverse, creative, and collaborative environment where anyone can contribute to any of the ongoing projects or direction of the roadmap at any time. If you’re a passionate team player who wants to have an impact on a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!
