Engineering Manager, Developer Tools

September 17, 2024

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Nomic Foundation

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Nomic Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the Ethereum ecosystem. It focuses on empowering developers by providing open-source engineering software, fostering the decentralization of the world through Ethereum. Nomic Foundation supports Ethereum developers with tools like Hardhat and Slang, which aid in writing, testing, compiling, deploying, growing, and scaling Ethereum projects. Additionally, they offer EDR, an Ethereum development runtime implementation to support new developer tools. With a commitment to autonomy, trust, and high standards, Nomic Foundation works on challenging projects to ensure the continued success of Ethereum.

2 - 10 employees

Founded 2020

🤝 Non-profit

🌐 Web 3

📋 Description

• Build a High-Performing Team: • Motivate and guide engineers to achieve their full potential, fostering a culture of learning and development. • Implement and improve processes like performance reviews, career development plans, and efficient hiring practices. • Establish a clear team structure with roles and ownership well-defined. • Drive Successful Product Delivery: • 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. • Communication & Alignment: • 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. • Articulate a clear vision for the team's mission, challenges, and milestones, connecting their work to Nomic's broader goals. • High-Level Technical Leadership: • 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in managing & growing teams, establishing a team structure, and ensuring team wellbeing, ideally in a remote and async setting. • 6+ years of experience leading projects. • Proven track record of technical leadership, managing projects and 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 reviews, identifying potential technical issues or risks, and suggesting improvements.

🏖️ Benefits

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