Staking Engineering Manager

DESCRIPTION:

The Staking Engineering Manager is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join the team at Foundry, a subsidiary of the blockchain industry’s most prolific and active investor, Digital Currency Group. Reporting to the VP of Decentralized Strategy & Engineering, the Staking Engineering Manager will lead the efforts of developing and maintaining Foundry’s staking operations.

This is a rare invitation to join a small, highly professional entrepreneurial group, with the backing of the most established player in the fast-growing crypto space.

At Foundry, we are working toward a common goal of empowering a decentralized infrastructure. Our team is passionate about the future of finance and is looking for other like-minded individuals who share in this vision. While we are inclusive and diverse in workforce and style, we all agree that digital assets will change the world.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the staking engineering team by mentoring and developing team members through 1:1s and on the job coaching;effectively evaluate and manage individual performance.
• Develop engineering solutions with a domain team and product management to
  successfully complete team, organization, and company-wide OKRs.
• Remain in an on-call rotation with other engineers on the team to troubleshoot critical downtime.
• Lead and contribute to the development of staking engineering standards,
  best-practices, metrics, and tooling.
• Engage externally with partners, conferences, universities, and open-source groups to
  recruit and expand the Foundry brand.
• Evaluate, hire, and on-board candidates based on organizational need, technical skill
  set, and cultural fit.

ABOUT YOU:

Minimum Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Working experience with Proof of Stake protocols
• Strong knowledge or experience with distributed systems and processes
• Experience architecting, developing, and delivering software products
• Experience with hiring, building, and developing a team, preferably within a startup environment
• Passionate about technology and interested in various crypto assets, blockchain, and tech entrepreneurship
• Deep experience with product lifecycle management and improving software products
  through metrics and experimentation
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment where
  requirements and goals may change rapidly
• Prior experience with domain-driven design

Preferred Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of continuous integration and deployment with industry standard tooling
• Strong Knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Strong knowledge of containerization
• Solid understanding of relational and time series databases
• Solid understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure and Google Cloud
• Solid understanding of network concepts (switches, firewalls, load balancers, intrusion detection)
• Solid understanding of logging, monitoring, and alerting tools
• Experience with scripting languages
• Experience with SDLC processes
• Git version control

Personal Attributes:

• A passion for learning
• Proactive self-starter with a solutions-focused, positive attitude
• Team player, willing to pitch in wherever needed
• Organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful
• Reliable time management skills and method for tracking objectives and tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage short term projects from conception to execution and power through setbacks with focus and determination
• Comfort adapting to changing situations and priorities with a high sense of accountability and urgency
• Appreciation of input and candid feedback

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• The chance to work in a fast-paced and fun start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact
• Competitive base salary, bonus and incentive compensation Unlimited PTO / Flexible time off - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Professional development budget with flexibility for personal and professional growth
• Outstanding health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
• 401K plan with company contribution (Bermuda: Private pension plan with company contribution)
• Flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care (Not available for Bermuda positions)
• Paid parental leave

ENVIRONMENT: 

Foundry takes pride in an environment which prioritizes our people. We insist that our people first culture builds the framework for all business operations.   

Employees have ample opportunities to voice thoughts, opinions, and ideas through weekly companywide meetings, monthly townhalls, and team outings and events.   

We emphasize the importance of each individual through engagement, teamwork, inclusion, and diversity efforts.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

ABOUT FOUNDRY: 
At Foundry, we are working toward a common goal of empowering a decentralized infrastructure. Our team is passionate about the future of finance and is looking for other like-minded individuals who share in this vision. While we are inclusive and diverse in workforce and style, we all agree that digital assets will change the world. 

Foundry was created to meet the institutional demand for better capital access, efficiency, and transparency in the digital currency mining and staking industry. 

As a Digital Currency Group company, Foundry taps unparalleled institutional expertise, capital, and market intelligence to provide North American bitcoin miners and global manufacturers with the resources to build, maintain, and secure decentralized networks. 

Disclaimer 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 

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