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Risk Labs is the foundation and core team behind UMA Protocol and its sister projects Across and Outcome.Finance.
Engineering Manager
Location
United States
Posted
114 days ago
Salary
$130K - $200K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Engineering Manager
Risk Labs Foundation
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!
Job Requirements
- 4+ years full-time experience in Engineering at a software or financial services technology organization
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and innovate within the constraints of the technology stack.
- 3+ blockchain-based projects, ideally with some experience leading small teams
- Proven track record of successfully managing engineering projects, from concept to deployment.
- Experience in people management, with a focus on mentoring, career development, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- We’re looking for forward-thinking individuals who are curious about, comfortable with, and eager to adapt to the evolving role of AI in modern work.
- Our tech stack:
- Solidity, Typescript, GCP
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