Software Engineering Manager, Developer Tools (Remote)

Recruiting From Scratch; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Ethereum ecosystem is seeking an Engineering Manager to empower and lead their growing engineering team. This fully remote position requires strong technical leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in managing and developing software architecture. The role focuses on building high-performing teams, driving product delivery, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Budget for IT equipment

Annual Learning & Development Budget

Vesting ETH grant as part of total compensation (25% of base salary)

Statutory benefits specific to your location

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing teams in a remote setting.
• 6+ years leading technical projects.
• Proven ability to mentor and grow engineers.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and guide engineers to foster a culture of learning.
• Drive successful product delivery with strong project management.
• Increase transparency and communicate effectively within teams.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Technical leadership

Team management

Scalable software architecture design

Coaching and mentorship

Job description

Who is Recruiting from Scratch:

Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.

Our Client

Our client is a non-profit advancing the Ethereum ecosystem. They build open-source runtimes, compilers, build systems, and deployment solutions that are used by tens of thousands of developers. They emphasize robust engineering and lean processes, allowing for quick decision-making and distraction-free software development. You have the opportunity to shape the future of the Ethereum ecosystem through deep technical work on critical developer infrastructure, where your specific contributions will have a tangible impact.

About the team

The team builds our established and market-leading products. These are user-facing infrastructure that developers use to write, test, compile, and deploy their Solidity contracts for Ethereum. Our users depend on our products for their end-to-end experience of building software. We deliver these features at scale, with users ranging from beginners learning the ropes to teams managing production systems with billions in user on-chain capital at stake. We aim to provide the Ethereum ecosystem with a professional developer tool that they can rely on to rigorously build, test, and maintain Ethereum software.

This is a fully-remote role, and we’re open to candidates applying within UTC+2 to UTC-4 timezones.

Who we’re looking for

We are searching for an experienced technical leader with a coaching mindset to empower our growing engineering team (4 engineers). Given the highly technical nature of the project, a strong technical background balanced with a thoughtful and experienced approach to people management is essential to provide support for this team. We expect the Engineering Manager to provide technical guidance on architectural & design decisions, strategic direction, and occasional code reviews. You'll foster individual growth through thoughtful guidance and mentorship, creating a respectful and collaborative environment.

• 3+ years of experience in managing & growing teams, establishing a team structure, and ensuring team wellbeing, ideally in a remote and async setting.
• 6+ years of experience leading projects.
• Proven track record of technical leadership, managing projects and multi-year roadmaps.
• Ability to direct without micromanaging or forcing decisions.
• Experience implementing or refining processes around performance reviews, career development, and hiring.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable, maintainable software architectures.
• Strong expertise in conducting code reviews, identifying potential technical issues or risks, and suggesting improvements.

Nice to have:

• Prior experience building compilers or leading compiler projects.

• Experience with open source and/or Rust projects.

What you’ll do

Build a High-Performing Team:

• Motivate and guide engineers to achieve their full potential, fostering a culture of learning and development.

• Implement and improve processes like performance reviews, career development plans, and efficient hiring practices.

• Establish a clear team structure with roles and ownership well-defined.

Drive Successful Product Delivery:

• Take ownership of projects, ensuring on-time delivery with the desired features and quality.

• Work with the team to define MVPs, set milestones, and assess project feasibility.

• Manage project scope by prioritizing tasks, identifying dependencies, and mitigating risks.

• Collaborate with product managers to translate user needs and market trends into a technical roadmap.

Communication & Alignment:

• Increase transparency within the team by sharing information on other projects and initiatives.

• Champion the team's achievements and deliverables to other departments.

• Proactively communicate with leadership and stakeholders to address concerns, clarify direction, and ensure alignment across teams.

• Articulate a clear vision for the team's mission, challenges, and milestones, connecting their work to broader goals.

High-Level Technical Leadership:

• Actively participate in technical discussions, providing high-level guidance and expertise during code reviews and design decisions.
• Act as a mentor and sounding board for technical decisions, ensuring alignment with project goals while empowering individual ownership.

Compensation and benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• Budget for IT equipment

• Annual Learning & Development Budget

• Vesting ETH grant as part of total compensation (25% of base salary)

• Statutory benefits specific to your location (depending on the employment contract)

The base salary range is $200,000 - $250,000 USD