Engineering Manager, Developer Tools

Who we are

The Nomic Foundation is a non-profit advancing the Ethereum ecosystem. We build open-source runtimes, compilers, build systems, and deployment solutions that are used by tens of thousands of developers. We 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 Hardhat 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.

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 Nomic 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 Nomic’s 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.

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). You’ll foster individual growth through thoughtful guidance and mentorship, creating a respectful and collaborative environment. Given the highly technical nature of the project, a strong technical background is essential to provide support for this team.

• 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 extensible developer tools, including test environments, deployment systems, build pipelines.
• Experience with open source and/or TypeScript projects.

Compensation and benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Budget for IT equipment
• Annual Learning & Development Budget
• Vesting ETH grant as part of total compensation
• Statutory benefits specific to your location (depending on the employment contract)

Why join us?

Mission-driven value creation

Your contributions will directly impact an ecosystem that is shaping the future of finance, data, and ownership. You won’t be working on optimizing a revenue stream to increase shareholder profits; you’ll create value for the Ethereum community and developer ecosystem.

Lean and robust

We run robust engineering practices and lightweight processes that provide us with structure and fast decision-making. Your time will be spent on technical challenges, coding, and launching features.

We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We recognize they are essential to growth and innovation, and sometimes the perfect candidate might not tick every box in the job description. If you’re passionate about what you do and have valuable experience – we want to hear from you. Your unique background and skills could be just what our team needs and we warmly encourage you to apply.