About Vercel: Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web. Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things. About the Role: You’ll lead the team responsible for Vercel’s CDN, proxy, and edge caching systems—the core infrastructure that powers performance, reliability, and cost efficiency for every customer request at Vercel. Your mandate is twofold: Operate critical systems exceptionally (latency, reliability, COGS), and align the team to product and business goals, translating strategy into a clear roadmap You will set direction, grow people, and create the conditions for high trust, high autonomy, and high output—balancing technical depth with strong people leadership. This is a manager role, not a principal IC role. You’ll code when it’s the highest leverage (e.g., prototypes/unblocking), but your default is delegation, coaching, and alignment. About You: 8+ years building and operating large-scale distributed systems 3+ years managing engineers (managing managers is a plus) Demonstrated success leading CDN/proxy/caching/edge or similar high-throughput, low-latency infrastructure Proven ability to translate business goals into technical strategy and drive cross-org alignment Track record establishing trust, psychological safety, and clear expectations; skilled at timely, candid feedback Strong facilitator in technical conflict—you listen, synthesize, decide, and bring the team with you Competence across HTTP, TLS, caching strategies, load shedding, capacity planning, observability, and cost optimization Bonus If You: Have experience with Go, Lua, or Node at the edge; running high-signal hiring pipelines Collaborating with product/PMM on customer-facing narratives. Benefits: Competitive compensation package, including equity. Inclusive Healthcare Package. Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills. Flexible Time Off. We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed. The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $196,000.00 - $336,000.00. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process. Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

About Gravitate: Gravitate is an AI-driven software company that serves the refined fuels industry. We provide software solutions to refiners, wholesalers, fuel retailers and transportation companies. The market demand for our solutions has been significant and we are growing rapidly.  We are looking for a driven, hungry and talented professional to join our team. In just five years, Gravitate has become the trusted platform for many of the sector’s largest players. Today, 7 of the top 15 fuel retailers and 50% of the largest refiners use Gravitate to power sourcing, pricing, and logistics. The company’s technology already touches 70% of U.S. refining volume, and its products capture value on every gallon moved. With over 250 billion gallons traded annually, the growth opportunity is virtually unlimited. Gravitate was founded in 2020 and raised a significant growth investment from Falfurrias Management Partners in 2024, positioning the company to displace entrenched incumbents and become the category-defining platform for refined fuel logistics. The Vice President of Engineering will be central to this next phase, scaling the organization from $20M ARR to $50M+ ARR and building the foundation for global market leadership. Reporting to the CEO, this leader will grow and mature the engineering function, architect systems for scale, drive AI- and analytics-driven innovation, and foster a cohesive, high-performance culture. You’re an Ideal Candidate if: Scaled a high-performing engineering organization with strong processes and a collaborative culture that attracts and inspires top talent Architect flexible, enterprise-grade systems that support large customers while maintaining a reliable core platform Lead AI- and analytics-driven solutions in autonomous supply, dispatch, and logistics Partner with the CEO and product leadership to align engineering with business priorities The Non-Negotiables Proven success scaling engineering teams in high-growth B2B SaaS environments Experience growing organizations from $20M to $50M+ ARR Proven depth in AI and analytics, with background in simulation models or supply chain/logistics preferred Strength in architecting enterprise-grade systems balancing flexibility and reliability Demonstrated track record of driving innovation in products, processes, or technology adoption Recognized leader in recruiting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent Deep understanding of how culture and team dynamics create exceptional teams Hands-on, pragmatic, able to balance strategy with execution Growth-minded with grit, ownership, and resilience Clear, direct communicator who builds trust with executives and teams Credible and inspiring technology leader, internally and externally Energized by disrupting a traditional industry and scaling a category-defining platform About the Gravitate team: To understand who our people are, you should first understand what they’re not: replaceable. Each member of the team is chosen carefully and with intention. We believe that finding the right fit is more important than a laundry list of credentials – and that we are people first, and titles second. Because we hire the Gravitate way, our team is certainly one of a kind. We’ve brought together incredible talent that regularly collaborates to create clean, fresh solutions. That effort has led to remarkable opportunities, including work with many Fortune 100 clients. We’ve found that the winning combination of exciting achievements, trust in one another and open communication lays the groundwork for long-lasting, successful careers. That, and the fact that we clap for each other at every opportunity. Problem solvers, go-getters and charge-takers -  we (really) want to hear from you.

Who is Risk Labs? Risk Labs is the foundation and core team whose mandate is to build and grow the UMA and Across protocol ecosystems. What is UMA? UMA's optimistic oracle (OO) can record any verifiable truth or data onto a blockchain. UMA Purpose: UMA is the canonical source of truth that blockchains use to verify real world data. UMA Vision: UMA enables any verifiable truth to be recorded on-chain, trustlessly. What is Across? Across is a cross-chain bridge for L2s and rollups secured by UMA’s OO. Across' purpose: Across is to fulfill crypto’s potential by making blockchains more usable, more accessible and more efficient. Across’ Vision: Intents are the standard in x-chain interoperability, and are settled by Across. We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. This unique role blends the responsibilities of an engineering manager with the hands-on expertise of a senior engineer or technical architect. If you're a crypto-native professional with a passion for innovation, a deep technical acumen, and the ability to lead a small team while remaining deeply involved in coding and technical design, this role is for you. Responsibilities Technical Architecture : Collaborate to develop and design innovative technical specifications and solutions for complex product challenges People Management : Lead/coach a small cross-stack team ( 2-4 engineers), including regular 1:1s and foster a engineering culture of high performance. Building & reviewing : Manage and prioritize time to juggle hands-on coding, code-review, and providing technical direction to maintain high standards of code quality, performance, and security. Project and Task Management : Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with the product vision and road map. Cross-Stack Expertise : dive deep with your team on cross functional technical challenges across backend, contracts, bots, and frontend. Crypto-Native Expertise : Stay ahead of trends in DeFi and the interoperability space. Requirements Compensation and Benefits Pay packages include competitive salaries & meaningful token options ($UMA and $ACX). Your token allocation may be utilized to govern our ecosystems, and may be eligible to earn rewards and grow over time as well. Salaries for this role range from $130-200k (USD), Will pay in stablecoins or fiat Philosophies for a culture that show we care: Take vacation when you need it, family care, training and development (just to name a few) 100% remote, which means we encourage you to create the work environment that you thrive in We are a globally distributed team and require all employees to have at least 3-4 hours of daily overlap with Eastern Standard Time (EST) to ensure seamless collaboration and communication. This allows us to work effectively across time zones while maintaining a strong team connection At least two team wide offsites a year Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Risk Labs, the employing entity, is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplaces. So,  if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align- we encourage you to apply anyways. We value you taking the chance. Risk labs will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Our values: We value curiosity. We value openness, honesty and directness. We value integrity. We value iterative learning. We value taking smart risks. We value being high agency. Why do we love working at Risk Labs? We are a group that's aligned with the ethos of the crypto industry and doing our best to make an impact for the industry and world at large. You’ll succeed with Risk Labs if you’re a self-starter, kind, adaptable, and passionate about making an impact. Risk Labs is a values driven team that strives to create an environment where we can do our best work, and succeed. We're building products that we believe in, and continuing to strive for innovation and growth. Both personally and professionally we support each other to create a happy, healthy, and inspired team vibe, so we can remain motivated to build things the world needs and loves. We take pride in the fact that we are at once family-friendly as well as nomad-friendly. UMA's optimistic oracle is a decentralized truth machine for Web3- yes, that’s a bold and very exciting statement. We’ve built a solid foundation, in terms of the team, the technology, and the products, and the road map ahead is one full of exciting technical challenges, growth, and telling our story to the world. Across is forging the path for intents-based solutions and settlements, creating an interoperable world where DeFi is seamless. We’ve grown from an early bridge, to a market leader, and won’t stop innovating and building. We have big dreams, and a team excited to bring them to life. Still want to know more? - Our team blends a mix of highly-sought engineers, and a diverse business team to showcase their high quality tech. Our international and fast-growing team includes a diverse background of experiences and has drawn world class talent. We have a great network of supportive investors from groups like: Placeholder, Blockchain Capital, Bain Capital, Coinbase, Dragonfly... to name a few. - Teammates take the time off that they need and support each other to be their best selves- we care about your wellness. - You will not get bored with Risk Labs. We are constantly developing, building, experimenting and evolving. Yes we try to allow people to focus on their specific product areas, but things are always shifting and evolving. There’s no right answer and we’re all just doing our best!

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.