Engineering Manager

Summary

Join the Nomic Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the Ethereum ecosystem, as a Technical Lead for the Slang team. This fully remote role involves managing a small team of engineers, shaping the product roadmap, and providing technical guidance on architectural and design decisions. You will be responsible for driving successful product delivery, building a high-performing team, and ensuring clear communication and alignment across teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience managing teams, 6+ years of technical leadership experience, and a strong understanding of software architecture and design.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in directly managing & growing teams, establishing a team structure, and ensuring team wellbeing, ideally in a remote and async setting
• 6+ years of experience technically leading projects and driving 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, design and product launch reviews, identifying potential technical issues or risks, and suggesting improvements

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Motivate and guide engineers to achieve their full potential, fostering a culture of learning and development
• Implement and improve processes such as performance reviews, career development plans, and efficient hiring practices
• Establish a clear team structure with roles and ownership well-defined
• 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 and with the community
• Articulate a clear vision for the team's mission, challenges, and milestones, connecting their work to Nomic's broader goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience building compilers or leading compiler projects
• Experience with open source and/or Rust projects

Benefits

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