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Senior Engineering Manager, Blockchain as a Service

New York, Berlin, Remote

Who we are

📌 Cosmos Labs is the core team driving development and growth of the Cosmos blockchain ecosystem, Cosmos technology stack, and the Cosmos Hub. Cosmos powers the largest network of vertically integrated Layer 1 blockchains in the world: 200+ blockchains use the Cosmos Stack in production. 


At Cosmos Labs, we are responsible for developing new software and products for the Cosmos Stack and its customers, building and maintaining customer relationships, growing the adoption of our Stack, and fostering the community of independent builders and end users in the Cosmos blockchain ecosystem. We focus on hiring the core team and senior talent to work together in person in NYC and Berlin to build a collaborative and supportive culture. We are  open to hiring best-in-class remote talent anywhere within 6 hours of the NYC timezone.

Core team member responsibilities

  1. Work to solve hard technical problems at the cutting edge of blockchain research, alongside a world-class team. 
  2. Be empowered to make bold technical and strategic decisions, including in product development, software engineering, marketing, sales, and operations.
  3. Play a critical role in building our culture, our engineering practices, the products we ship, and our customer relationships.

How we work

  1. We value ambition and work ethic. This means initiative, self development, and adaptability are non-negotiable, even for the most experienced candidates.
  2. We value thoughtful and contentious dialogue over siloed and unilateral decision-making.
  3. We value acknowledging uncertainty and seeking support over unabated confidence and solo performances.
  4. We’re obsessive about documenting everything, learning, and shipping as fast as possible with short feedback cycles. 

Cosmos Labs is committed to inclusion.

Cosmos Labs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We believe the purpose of blockchain is to expand who has agency in society, which starts at home, by empowering people with diverse gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, and life experiences within our own organization. Cosmos Labs offers dedicated mentorship to support personal growth and a bright career in crypto.

Benefits

In USA

✈️ 18 days of paid leave

🧑‍⚕️ Premium health insurance

🏦 Competitive regional compensation and token compensation

📁 Office space and accommodations for remote work

Elsewhere in the world we provide competitive and equitable benefits depending on your country norms.

 



Description

 

We are looking for a senior engineering leader to help us grow and lead our engineering team building a platform for customers to launch their blockchain networks using the Cosmos Stack, either in the cloud or on-prem.

This person must have experience of working in the web3/blockchain/crypto industry.

The ideal candidate has exceptionally high standards for software velocity and quality, and they’re unafraid of driving teams to meet them. They lead by example; they love getting their hands dirty, shipping, and getting into the weeds of the software their teams are building. They don’t think of themselves as “complete” or “perfect”, so they’re constantly sourcing feedback to identify growth opportunities and inspiring others to do the same. Someone who is an “empire builder” won’t enjoy this job. If you want to lead and build a massive team to advance your career, go somewhere else. But if you take pride in how much you can accomplish with a small team, you’re in the right place.

Role

  1. Leading and mentoring a team of engineers building a blockchain orchestration platform and custom blockchain solutions. This includes hiring, performance management, career development, and fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
  2. Defining and executing the technical roadmap for the platform, aligning with product strategy and business goals.
  3. Overseeing the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from design and architecture to implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  4. Ensuring the scalability, reliability, security, and performance of the blockchain platform and solutions.
  5. Collaborating closely with product management, sales, and other engineering teams to understand customer needs, translate them into technical requirements, and deliver high-quality solutions.
  6. Managing project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively to ensure on-time and within-scope delivery.
  7. Staying abreast of the latest developments in blockchain technology and distributed systems, and evaluating new technologies for potential adoption.
  8. Representing the team and its capabilities to internal and external stakeholders, including customers and partners.

Qualifications

 

  1. At least 6 years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years of engineering management experience. 8+ years of engineering experience and 5+ years of management experience preferred.
  2. Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  3. Experience managing managers.
  4. Strong technical background in platform technologies, including cloud (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and blockchain technologies.
  5. Experience with agile development methodologies and tools.
  6. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  7. Experience in hiring, onboarding, and retaining top engineering talent.
  8. A strong understanding of product development lifecycle and experience collaborating closely with product managers and other stakeholders.
  9. History of sustainably scaling engineering teams on a budget and timeline without compromising product quality or velocity.

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