Engineering Manager, Foundations

Chainlink Labs; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the decentralized computing space is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a talented team. The role involves overseeing engineering processes, mentoring staff, and collaborating with product teams to drive innovation. Candidates should have substantial experience in software engineering and leadership, with a focus on blockchain technologies. Join a dynamic organization dedicated to powering the verifiable web and shaping the future of technology.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in software engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or managerial position.
• Experience in blockchain/DeFi/Web3 space.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of seasoned engineers in developing a modular platform.
• Work closely with the product team to outline feature roadmaps.
• Mentor engineers in their professional development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

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About Us

Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-standard platform for providing access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink Labs helps power verifiable applications for banking, DeFi, global trade, and gaming by collaborating with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, notably Swift, DTCC, and ANZ. Chainlink Labs also works with top Web3 teams, including Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. Chainlink Labs was ranked in Newsweek’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023 in both the United States and United Kingdom.

About Us

Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-standard platform for providing access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink Labs helps power verifiable applications for banking, DeFi, global trade, and gaming by collaborating with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, notably Swift, DTCC, and ANZ. Chainlink Labs also works with top Web3 teams, including Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. Chainlink Labs was ranked in Newsweek’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023 in both the United States and United Kingdom.

Your Impact

• Lead a team of seasoned engineers in developing a versatile modular platform for Chainlink.
• Work closely with the product team to outline and plan feature roadmaps and their execution.
• Uphold high standards within the team and mentor engineers in their professional development.
• Engage in the hiring and onboarding process to ensure we recruit top-quality engineers who align with our culture and needs.
• Take initiative to improve the broader engineering organization and processes that influence your team's ability to execute
  
  

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in software engineering, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or managerial position.
• Proven experience in managing the complete engineering and delivery lifecycle of a product, with strong customer empathy and the ability to balance product direction with engineering best practices.
• Experience with complexities of developing large, distributed systems, and operating production platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling close collaboration with both internal and external partners on a wide range of technical and business topics.
• Demonstrated servant leadership with a natural talent for inspiring and motivating others.
• Capability to work effectively in a globally-distributed team with a strong sense of ownership.
• Experience in coordinating technical stakeholders and making informed product decisions.
• Experience in the blockchain/DeFi/Web3 space.
  
  

All roles with Chainlink Labs are global and remote-based. Unless otherwise stated, we ask that you try to overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).

We carefully review all applications and aim to provide a response to every candidate within two weeks after the job posting closes. The closing date is listed on the job advert, so we encourage you to take the time to thoughtfully prepare your application. We want to fully consider your experience and skills, and you will hear from us regarding the status of your application shortly after the closing date.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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