Engineering Manager, Cross Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)

Chainlink Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the development of a groundbreaking open-source standard for cross-chain interoperability. This role emphasizes empathetic leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams, driving impactful organizational goals. With a focus on distributed systems and performance optimization, you will guide a talented group of engineers while fostering their growth in a dynamic environment. Join a recognized leader in decentralized technology and make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving Web3 space.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software engineering with 2+ years in leadership.
• Experience in recruiting and managing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of an open-source standard for cross-chain services.
• Set and own the roadmap, produce OKRs, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Software Engineering

Leadership

Distributed Systems

Performance Optimization

Observability

Communication Skills

Blockchain/Web3

Job description

Engineering Manager, Cross Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)

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About Us

Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, a decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. It provides access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across blockchains. We collaborate with major financial institutions like Swift, DTCC, and ANZ, and top Web3 teams such as Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. Recognized in Newsweek’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023 in the US and UK.

About The Role

As an Engineering Manager in CCIP, you will lead the development of an open-source standard enabling developers to build secure cross-chain services and applications. Your focus will be on Distributed Systems, Performance Optimization, and Observability, providing guidance, servant leadership, and growth opportunities for engineers.

Your Impact

You will provide empathetic leadership, set and own the roadmap, produce OKRs, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including executives, to drive organizational impact.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years in software engineering, with 2+ years in leadership or management
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration across teams and stakeholders
• Experience recruiting and managing technical teams, including performance management
• Deep knowledge in Distributed Systems, Performance, Scalability, and Observability
• Ability to create and execute roadmaps, measure impact, and set clear goals
• Experience working with globally distributed teams with high ownership
• Experience in Blockchain/Web3

All roles are global and remote. We prefer some overlap with Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Additional Information

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