Software Engineer Manager

Company: Utopialabs
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead and inspire our growing team of talented engineers. The Engineering Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the technical aspects of our projects, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products.
Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership:

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• Architect and develop well-tested frontend and backend systems for our core web product.
  
• Articulate a clear and long-term technical vision for maintaining and scaling our web product, aligning it with industry best practices and the Web3 ecosystem.
  
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to the engineering team in making sound technical decisions.
  
  Team Management and Growth:
  
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  • Lead and manage the engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
    
  • Scale the early engineering team by attracting top talent, conducting interviews, and making data-driven hiring decisions.
    
  • Support the professional growth and development of team members through coaching, feedback, and training opportunities.
    
    Technical Infrastructure and Scalability:
    
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    • Oversee the technical infrastructure and architecture to support our ambitious product roadmap, emphasizing security, availability, and scalability.
      
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with other components of the ecosystem.
      
    • Hands on (when required) by doing the planning, writing the code, doing the code review, deploying, being on call, and other activities.
      
      User-Centric Development:
      
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      • Drive the creation of trustworthy user experiences by building interfaces that are simple, intuitive, performant, and reliable using modern tools like React, Typescript, and GraphQL.
        
      • Advocate for user needs and feedback in the development process, incorporating user-centric design principles.
        
        Communication and Collaboration:
        
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        • Communicate complex technical ideas effectively to stakeholders at various levels of technical expertise.
          
        • Foster a culture of open communication, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within the engineering organization and across pods.
          
          Requirements:
          
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          • 7+ years of software development experience using Javascript, Typescript, NodeJS, Express, NextJS, or similar technologies.
            
          • Proven experience in architecting solutions across different architecture layers and components through multiple frameworks.
            
          • 2+ years of experience managing and scaling engineering teams.
            
          • Strong understanding of GraphQL and its implementation in distributed systems.
            
          • Proficiency in developing cloud services with a focus on scalability, performance, security, and reliability.
            
          • Experience developing with a test-driven mentality and a solid grasp of CI/CD practices.
            
          • Proficient with Git version control.
            
            Nice to have:
            
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            • Experience starting or participating in a DAO as a core contributor.
              
            • Strong interest in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.
              
            • Familiarity with decentralized databases like Ceramic and OrbitDB.
              
            • 5+ years of full-time software engineering experience.
              
            • 2+ years of full-time experience in a blockchain-based project.
              
            • Contribution to open-source projects or writing smart contracts.
              
            • Demonstrated interest in open and community-driven platforms.
              
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