Caldera is hiring a
Head of Engineering

Summary

The job description is for a Head of Engineering role at Caldera, a company specializing in building software for dynamic, scalable blockchain experiences. The ideal candidate will oversee engineering functions, grow the team, participate in product discussions, be a key member of the leadership team, and mentor other engineers. The position is an in-person role in San Francisco's financial district.

Requirements

• Have managed and built high-performing engineering teams in the past
• Have keen intuition at system design, technical architecture, planning projects, and developing internal processes
• Have hired top-tier talent before. You know how to evaluate and sell the company to engineering talent, and run a tight engineering recruitment process
• Get energy from helping others succeed
• Can make decisions quickly under uncertainty, and can communicate decisions clearly and respectfully to get all members of the team rowing in the same direction
• Aren’t afraid to ask tough or deep questions

Responsibilities

• Oversee the engineering function at Caldera to build useful, fast, scalable product
• Have ownership over growing the engineering team from the ground up, be responsible for hiring and evaluating candidates, and the engineering recruiting funnel
• Be an active voice in product discussions, and help translate product priorities to engineering priorities
• Be a key member of the leadership team, and work closely with the co-founders and heads of other departments
• Help produce clearer engineering levels and growth paths, and mentor other engineers

Preferred Qualifications

Possess strong experience and knowledge of the crypto space, or a strong curiosity and demonstrated interest to learn

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous equity in the company
• Full benefits