Staff Site Reliability Engineer designing and building backend services for NordVPN. High-ownership role focusing on system architecture and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Design and operate on-demand, globally distributed backend services
Make architectural decisions on how internal services integrate and scale
Manage the full lifecycle: planning, implementation, monitoring, incident response, postmortems
Maintain and improve infrastructure tooling and automation
Contribute to engineering standards, documentation, and operational maturity
Evaluate and integrate AI tooling (LLMs, Claude Code, model integrations) into engineering workflows
Requirements
Designing and operating globally distributed systems
Systems architecture - service communication, data flow, resilience patterns
Linux administration at scale (systemd, kernel tuning, debugging production systems)
Docker - building, shipping, and running containers in production
Web servers, load balancing, and failover (Nginx, HAProxy, or similar)
Working with dedicated/bare-metal hardware
Python or another scripting/programming language
Familiarity with AI/LLM tooling and practical application in engineering workflows
Benefits
Innovate with industry leaders
Boost your skills via our extensive training programs (online and offline)
Benefit from mentorship and career-switch opportunities to grow within the company
Thrive in our bustling office, featuring ergonomic workspaces, modern meeting rooms, engaging events, and specialty coffee to fuel your day
Enjoy the flexibility with 3 office days and working from home for the remaining 2
Recharge with a change of scenery – choose work from any location when you feel a need to power your creativity and drive
Boost your health with free-of-charge 24/7 gym access, onsite and online workouts, and consultations led by in-house Physical Well-Being experts
Nurture your mind with free psychologist consultations, dedicated mental health events, and premium access to top-rated wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic
Receive private health insurance giving you peace of mind for your health needs
Enjoy additional vacation days off as you grow with us
Get extra days for sick leave, special occasions, or parenting needs
Celebrate life’s big moments with special gifts from us on your birthday, anniversary, and other major events, such as weddings or the arrival of a new family member
Experience iconic Nord Security celebrations, team-buildings, and knowledge-sharing events, nurturing bonds that fuel our success
Embark on a legendary company getaway abroad, filled with exciting activities, live concerts, engaging workshops, and epic time together
Job title
Staff Site Reliability Engineer – Platform Engineering
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