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Engineering Manager, Foundations

Chainlink LabsNew York, New York, United States | San Francisco, California, United States | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Boston, Massachussets, United States | Austin Tx | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Sao Paulo, Brazil | ArgentinaRemote, Onsite

About Us


Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-standard platform for providing access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink Labs helps power verifiable applications for banking, DeFi, global trade, and gaming by collaborating with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, notably Swift, DTCC, and ANZ.

Chainlink Labs also works with top Web3 teams, including Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. Chainlink Labs was ranked in Newsweek’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023 in both the United States and United Kingdom.

Your Impact


  • Lead a team of seasoned engineers in developing a versatile modular platform for Chainlink.
  • Work closely with the product team to outline and plan feature roadmaps and their execution.
  • Uphold high standards within the team and mentor engineers in their professional development.
  • Engage in the hiring and onboarding process to ensure we recruit top-quality engineers who align with our culture and needs.
  • Take initiative to improve the broader engineering organization and processes that influence your team's ability to execute

Requirements


  • At least 6 years of experience in software engineering, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or managerial position.
  • Proven experience in managing the complete engineering and delivery lifecycle of a product, with strong customer empathy and the ability to balance product direction with engineering best practices.
  • Experience with complexities of developing large, distributed systems, and operating production platforms.
  • Excellent communication skills, enabling close collaboration with both internal and external partners on a wide range of technical and business topics.
  • Demonstrated servant leadership with a natural talent for inspiring and motivating others.
  • Capability to work effectively in a globally-distributed team with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Experience in coordinating technical stakeholders and making informed product decisions.
  • Experience in the blockchain/DeFi/Web3 space.

All roles with Chainlink Labs are global and remote-based. Unless otherwise stated, we ask that you try to overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).We carefully review all applications and aim to provide a response to every candidate within two weeks after the job posting closes. The closing date is listed on the job advert, so we encourage you to take the time to thoughtfully prepare your application. We want to fully consider your experience and skills, and you will hear from us regarding the status of your application shortly after the closing date.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity


Chainlink Labs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us via this form.

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Life at Chainlink Labs

Chainlink Labs is the leading provider of secure and reliable open-source blockchain oracle solutions, enabling smart contracts to connect to real-world data and systems, such as off-chain data feeds, web APIs, IoT devices, payment systems, and more. We are dedicated to the development and integration of Chainlink as the standard decentralized oracle framework used by smart contracts across any blockchain. At Chainlink Labs, we empower the broader Chainlink community and build world-class Chainlink-based solutions for global enterprises such as Google and Oracle and development teams at the forefront of the smart contract ecosystem, including Aave, Synthetix, and many more. Through a fusion of principled academic research and an industry focus on user needs, our mission is to enable the next generation of smart contracts and usher in a new age of economic fairness, transparency, and efficiency.
Thrive Here & What We Value* Multiblockchain universe leveraging diverse blockchains' strengths* Passionate team committed to global impact and change* Continuous learning, embracing new technologies* Diversity and inclusion with equal opportunity for all applicants* Collaborative work environment tackling complex challenges* Positive work culture recognized by Newsweek's 10 Most Loved Workplaces* Global partnerships with financial institutions and Web3 teams* Remote work flexibility across time zones and continents* Strict adherence to global data privacy policies for employees* Focus on innovation, creativity, community building, education, and responsible decision-making

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