Senior Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Ava Labs, a world-class blockchain development team, as a Senior Engineering Manager to co-manage the Platform Engineering Group (PEG). This role involves overseeing critical subteams, collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring high-quality blockchain solutions, and fostering a culture of innovation. You will manage projects, resources, and deliverables, while interfacing with senior executives. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background in blockchain and distributed systems, along with proven leadership experience. Ava Labs offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to be a pioneer in Web3 technology.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Deep understanding of blockchain technology, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography
• Strong background in distributed systems and peer-to-peer networks
• Proven track record of leading and growing high-performing engineering teams
• Experience with Golang and/or Rust programming languages
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including CI/CD, testing, and code review processes
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex technical challenges
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Co-manage and mentor a team of highly skilled engineers on the Platform Engineering Group (PEG) across multiple specialized subteams
• Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define and execute the roadmap
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure blockchain solutions
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables across multiple complex workstreams
• Manage OKRs/KPIs, and develop strategies and standards for excellence
• Interface and collaborate with Senior Executives and the C-Suite ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive organizational change where necessary
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in blockchain technology and distributed systems
• Contribute to the broader blockchain community through technical talks and thought leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Avalanche or other high-performance blockchain platforms
• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects
• Knowledge of interoperability protocols and cross-chain communication
• Familiarity with blockchain storage solutions and optimizations
• Understanding of zero-knowledge proofs and other advanced cryptographic techniques
• Experience with EVMs and blockchain SDKs

Benefits

• Salary Range: $253,479 to $346,556
• Remote work