Team management jobs in crypto and blockchain companies

Echo Base is a private holding company pursuing special situation control investments in the digital assets space. Our global crypto team possesses deep experience in both the scaling of new ventures and the restructuring of complex assets with asymmetric risk profiles. Through lateral acquisitions, Echo Base seeks to leverage operational and technical synergies across our portfolio companies.Job Overview:The Vice President of Operations will play a critical role in ensuring financial performance, operational efficiency, optimizing processes, and driving measurable results across the organization. This position requires a hands-on, results-driven professional with strong organizational skills and a product-focused mindset. RevOps professionals with deep operational experience will also be considered for this role. The ideal candidate is experienced in leveraging modern technologies, to drive performance and operational efficiencies. Experience in technology or fintech operations is essential, and familiarity with crypto or blockchain is a plus. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization’s growth and success.Success in this position means creating scalable systems, improving processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to align business goals with operations.What You Will Do:Operational Management & Execution: Oversee daily operational activities, ensuring they are executed efficiently and align with organizational objectives. Develop and implement systems and workflows that leverage cutting-edge technology including  AI/ML tools to streamline processes and improve outcomes. Maintain hyper-organization across teams and operations, ensuring all initiatives meet timelines, quality, and performance standards. Performance Measurement & Improvement: Establish and track operational metrics, OKRs, and KPIs to evaluate and improve team performance. Drive results through a product-bias approach, ensuring operations align with broader business and product strategies. Infrastructure Scaling & Resource Management: Assist in building scalable frameworks and systems to support business growth and evolving priorities. Contribute to resource planning, budgeting, and forecasting to maximize operational efficiency. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with department and team leaders to ensure operational strategies align with product goals. Partner with other departments to enhance communication, solve challenges, and foster shared accountability. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor operational team members, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Provide strong, detail-oriented leadership to ensure organizational goals are met. Who You Are: Execution-Focused Professional: You excel in creating efficiencies, managing teams, and driving measurable outcomes. Highly Structured and Hyper-Organized: You thrive in managing complex operations with precision and attention to detail. Product-Biased Thinker: You approach operations with a product-driven mindset to drive revenue and user growth strategies. Collaborative and Grounded: You foster teamwork, build trust, and lead with a pragmatic, approachable style. Problem Solver: You anticipate challenges, think critically, and develop solutions that scale. Results-Oriented and Accountable: You bring focus, energy, and ownership to every initiative, ensuring timely delivery of results. Adaptable and Resilient: You thrive in fast-paced environments and remain focused despite evolving priorities. What We Are Looking For: Experience in Operational Leadership: 5-8+ years of leadership experience in operations within technology or fintech sectors. Proven Ability to Scale Operations: Demonstrated success in building and optimizing systems, processes, and teams using cutting-edge tools. Strong Analytical Skills: Expertise in using data and metrics to analyze performance and drive decisions. Exceptional Communication: Ability to influence and build trust with cross-functional teams and leadership. Sense of Urgency and Accountability: Experience delivering results in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Revenue-Focused: Strong ability to integrate operations with revenue goals to enhance efficiency and alignment. Team Management Experience: Proven ability to mentor and lead small to medium-sized teams. Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. About the companyEcho Base is a private holding company formed for the purpose of pursuing special situation control investments in the digital assets space. Our global crypto team possesses deep experience in both the scaling of new ventures and the restructuring of complex assets with asymmetric risk profiles. Through lateral acquisitions, Echo Base seeks to leverage operational and technical synergies across our portfolio companies.

P2P.org is the largest staking and restaking operator, with a TVL of over $8B 🔝.We are constantly focused on launching new yield products: for example, in Polkadot (adding +15-20% to APR) and Ethereum, where we offer significantly higher APR (+40%) than any other staking operator 💪We also keep an eye on exciting projects and launch new networks such as TON, Avail, Monad, and Babylon. We strongly believe in Bitcoin and the DeFi ecosystem around it, and we have a dedicated team focused on finding the best yield solutions based on Bitcoin.We work with partners like BitGo, Crypto.com, Ledger and ByBit.We are actively expanding our product line, exploring RWA, data, yield, and service products for exchanges, custodians, and banksP2P.org unites talented individuals globally ❤️Despite our distributed team, we share a passion for decentralized finance - a fairer system for all. We code, learn, create, and connect to shape finance's future 💰P2P.org boasts a strong reputation and network. We prioritize customer satisfaction and, as tech enthusiasts, develop innovative solutions that bolster our brand.The Head of Engineering for Staking and Blockchain Software Services will lead our software development efforts to build and maintain a secure, high-performance, and scalable staking platform. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, blockchain foundation relationships, and team leadership. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, security, and operations, to develop and implement software service solutions that meet the needs of our clients and partners. You will also foster strong relationship and strategic partnerships with Ethereum Foundation and other leading Blockchain foundations.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and implement a technology-first strategy that achieves business competitive advantage and multi-year evolution and exponential scalability.Oversee the design, development, and implementation of staking and blockchain-related products, ensuring high standards of quality, scalability, and security.Ensure API services are reliable, resilient, and capable of handling high throughput and complex blockchain stateful cases, with robust authentication and security measures in place.Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software engineers, smart contract developers, and tech managers.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the software development teams.End-to-end hiring process, performance management, and competency growth of engineering teams.Partner closely with product managers for resource planning and maintaining alignment between technology and product needs.Ensure performance and operational excellence by establishing robust monitoring and alerting standards, incident management, and continuously improving platform reliability.Oversee engineering processes, manage the technological stack. Drive the adoption of new engineering practices to ensure continuous improvement.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, operations, and security) to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.Oversee budget planning for engineering, balancing costs with performance and strategic needs.Community Engagement & Industry RelationsEngage with the broader blockchain community, particularly key protocols such as Ethereum, to establish p2p.org as a trusted and knowledgeable player in the industry.Build and maintain relationships with leading blockchain protocols, contributing to discussions, sharing insights, and staying informed about developments in staking and blockchain infrastructure.Represent p2p.org at industry events, conferences, and forums, presenting on technical topics and participating in panels to raise the company's profile.Collaborate with industry partners on joint initiatives, technical integrations, and pilot programs, ensuring alignment with protocol upgrades and ecosystem changes.You have10+ years of hands-on technical leadership experience across full tech stacks, software design and architecture, software development processes, and multi-year technical strategy evolution to meet challenging and rapidly-growing business objectives.5+ years of experience in building and managing high-performing and innovative software development teams from scratch; including recruiting, developing, and retaining top tech talent.Experience designing, building, and scaling API servers, with strong knowledge of RESTful API design principles, security practices, and API performance optimization.Exceptional technical experience in designing and building scalable, high-load, fault-tolerant, secure, and highly-available software services and systems.Proven senior management of tech managers, tech leads, and tenured senior individual contributors.High tech depth and comfortable in diving into complex design and code.Proven experience working and challenging product management leaders to align technology resources with product priorities and ensure effective execution and business growth.Expertise in setting and driving technical best practices in engineering design/implementation and operational excellence for complex technical products, with extremely strict client SLAs.Experience in frugal agile budget planning and resource allocation to optimize team and organizational performance.Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, containerization (e.g., Docker), and cloud infrastructure (e.g., OCI, Google Cloud, AWS, Bare-metal).Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.Preferred QualificationsStrong background in blockchain technology, especially in staking services and consensus mechanisms.Deep understanding of blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Polkadot, TON, Bitcoin, Cosmos) and decentralized applications.Public engagement and collaboration with leading blockchain protocols; including Ethereum.Knowledge of blockchain security, including potential vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.Experience engaging with the blockchain research community, participating in discussions, and establishing relationships with protocol developers.Prior experience with smart contract development and auditing is a plus.At P2P.org we have a team of experts with their own unique approach and ownership culture. Together we gain experience and make dreams come true! 🌟Competitive salary level in $ (we can also pay in Crypto)Well-being programMental Health care programCompensation for education, including Foreign Language & professional growth coursesEquipment & co-working reimbursement programOverseas conferences, community immersionPositive and friendly communication cultureP2P.org is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

Sumsub is the one verification platform to secure the whole user journey. With Sumsub’s customizable KYC, KYB, transaction monitoring and fraud prevention solutions, you can orchestrate your verification process, welcome more customers worldwide, meet compliance requirements, reduce costs and protect your business.Sumsub has over 2,500 clients across the fintech, crypto, transportation, trading and gaming industries including Bitpanda, Wirex, Avis, Bybit, Huobi, Kaizen Gaming, and TransferGo. Now we are looking for a Head of Customer Onboarding who will create a new onboarding flow for our clients and partners. What You Will Be Doing: Building a team and all processes from scratch. Partnering with the Sales and CSM teams to improve our client’s onboarding flow. For biggest clients: developing an understanding of the client’s needs and designing customised solutions and trainings that meet their requirements. Preparing and delivering online product demonstrations emphasising complicated technical sides of the solution. Creating webinars and video-instructions to introduce Sumsub transaction monitoring/fraud-prevention products and solutions to prospects and clients. Creating engaging content, addressing all skill levels, and facilitating online/offline training for high profile participants worldwide. About You: Prior relevant experience in the Fintech, Payment solutions and other industries in relation to anti-fraud, transactions and risk management principles and practices. Demonstrated track record in L&D. Extensive experience in team management, including coaching and mentoring Solid planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and work towards a deadline. Excellent project management skills, with a proactive and resourceful approach to driving projects forward. Strong analytical capabilities to establish measurable objectives. Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently across different channels and build lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Proactive approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Prior experience with budget management is essential. What We Offer: Competitive compensation in compliance with your professional expertise. Working with a product that matters. Our technology helps to protect millions of users and lots of online services worldwide. An international project. Our team works from offices in Berlin, Limassol, London, and Miami, our customers are spread from Mexico and the USA to Hong Kong, South Korea, and Singapore. Remote first company – work from anywhere in the world. Paid vacation and sick leave. Sounds like a great opportunity for your career development? Then go ahead and apply! We are a global community of innovators, creators, and thinkers, and we believe that diversity fuels our innovation. Sumsub is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Join us in shaping the future inclusively.

We’re seeking an experienced Vice President, Finance with deep experience in all aspects of Web3 accounting. You'll be an important part of our global team and help shape our financial strategy for long-term success. This is a great opportunity to make a big impact and contribute to our company's growth.Responsibilities: Responsible for all portfolio companies’ accounting including cross-border tax, audit, and crypto financial reporting. Review all company books regularly and ensure accuracy and GAAP reporting standards. Manage and review crypto wallet reconciliations across products and companies. Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to support our goals and objectives on a global basis. Provide valuable financial analysis and insights to help with decision-making. Manage cash flow, investments, digital assets, and company liquidity. Monitor financial performance, identify trends, and suggest ways to improve results. Build relationships with external partners like banks, auditors, and investors. Ensure the Company’s compliance with regulations and industry standards. Manage and mentor a global finance team by encouraging excellence and teamwork. Requirements: Deep crypto accounting experience is required, including experience with cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain technology, on-chain wallets, and regulations. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (a CPA is a plus). At least 12 years of experience in a similar senior accounting role. Strong knowledge of US auditing standards, US tax code, and transfer pricing. Experience working with small to medium-sized businesses and understanding their unique financial challenges Must have experience managing a small global team of 3-5. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Great communication and presentation skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment If you are a highly motivated finance professional passionate about the crypto industry, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with your cover letter.About the companyPaxful is the world’s largest people-powered marketplace, connecting over 14 million users across 140+ countries to move, save, and store money - even without a bank account. Founded in 2015 and based in the United States, Paxful offers safe, fast, and reliable access to the global economy through cryptocurrencies bought and sold on a borderless peer-to-peer payment network. With over 500 payment methods for accessing Bitcoin, USDT, and other popular digital and local currencies, Paxful is building a financial system allowing all users to participate in the digital economy.

About BE[IN]CRYPTO: At BE[IN]CRYPTO, we provide trusted information about crypto, blockchain, and Web3 that educates, engages, and inspires. Our mission is to simplify the complexities of the crypto world for users at all expertise levels, shaping the industry's future with innovation, creativity, and excellence. Trusted by over 10 million readers globally, we offer content in 20 languages, covering the latest news and producing original content. Beyond media, our digital nomad backpack includes products like: Learn (educational content) Rankings (tools for traders) Jobs (career tools for candidates) Our fully remote team spread across 60+ countries, thrives in a flexible, dynamic, and creative culture that champions constant reinvention. About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to lead the development of one of our diverse products—Newsletter, InMarkets, Bonus Hunter, Learn, or TopPicks. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation, growth, and impact in the fast-evolving crypto and blockchain space. Together, we will identify the product where your expertise will shine brightest, giving you the perfect platform to excel. You will lead a cross-functional team and work closely with stakeholders to deliver exceptional user experiences. Our focus for 2024 is clear: simplify crypto and blockchain complexities to empower users worldwide. Tasks Product Development: Lead the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with market needs and company goals. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with the Head of Product and CTO, providing progress updates and aligning strategies. Team Management: Manage a cross-functional team, including architect, backend developer, DevOps, designer, frontend developer, product marketing, analytics, and SEO specialist. Agile Practices: Run product management ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives), maintain and prioritize the product backlog, and translate the product vision into actionable deliverables. User Experience: Ensure an intuitive user interface and impactful, easy-to-understand data visualizations. KPIs: Define and track success metrics such as user engagement, retention, and revenue growth. Requirements Experience: Minimum 3-4 years of product management experience. Prior experience in start-ups or building new products is a plus. Crypto Expertise: Commercial experience in crypto/web3/blockchain is preferred but not mandatory. Passionate learners are welcome. Tools: Proficiency in Jira and product analytics platforms. Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively in a fully remote, global team. Mindset: Strategic thinker with a growth-oriented approach and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences. Benefits Startup Environment: Enjoy a fast-paced, agile work culture with minimal bureaucracy and the chance to make a real impact. Learning Opportunities: Access to certifications, conferences, and learning programs in Web3 and product management. Global Team: Work with a talented team spread across 60+ countries, offering cultural diversity and global collaboration. Flexibility: Fully remote work environment with a flexible schedule. Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Growth: Opportunities to lead groundbreaking products and shape the crypto analytics landscape. Why Join Us? At BE[IN]CRYPTO, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a mission to revolutionize the way the world interacts with crypto and blockchain. Lead a product with the potential to redefine industry standards, collaborate with a stellar global team, and grow your expertise in one of the most innovative fields today. Join us to shape the future of crypto analytics! About the company What is BeInCrypto about? BeInCrypto was created to unite and set you free from the hands, pockets, and minds of a controlling monetary system. Here, we create educational content and products for all things crypto that will help you to pave your way in Web3.

About QuidaxWe are a crypto startup and we are passionate about connecting people to alternative financialsystem. At the core we believe that innovation in money didn’t end with dollars, pounds, and money as we know it today, there has to be something that pushes us as a race forward. We are betting it’s crypto because we’ve seen how it connects the world and makes it significantly smaller financially. Our mission is to make it insanely simple for people to access & experience crypto products. Our vision is to create a world where sending money and value around the globe is as easy as sending a text message, and we believe this future will be brought to you, courtesy of digital currencies.What you will be doingAs the Senior Financial Accountant at Quidax, your role is pivotal to the organization’s financial health and strategic growth. You will serve as a financial leader, ensuring that our financial systems and processes are robust, compliant, and scalable. Working closely with the CFO, you will manage the day-to-day financial operations while implementing strategies to optimize financial performance and mitigate risks.You’ll also play a critical role in building and leading a high-performing finance team, acting as a mentor and ensuring the team aligns with Quidax’s growth objectives. From preparing consolidated financial reports to overseeing cryptocurrency accounting and compliance, your work will directly impact Quidax’s success in the dynamic world of fintech and cryptocurrency.If you’re passionate about combining financial expertise with strategic influence in a fast-paced, innovative environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.What your day-to-day looks likePrepare and consolidate financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement) with accuracy and timeliness.Develop and maintain internal financial reporting processes, controls, and compliance with global accounting standards (e.g. IFRS or GAAP).Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts in collaboration with leadership.Ensure proper accounting treatment for cryptocurrency transactions, including valuation, custody, and taxation.Support due diligence processes for potential investments or partnerships.Create and implement financial strategies to improve profitability and manage financial risk.Stay updated on cryptocurrency regulations and accounting trends to ensure organizational compliance.Perform ad-hoc analysis and other related duties as assigned.What you need to have6 - 8 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably in the cryptocurrency, fintech, or technology sectors.A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.Experience in preparing consolidated financial statements and managing audits.Knowledge of financial operations of exchanges or digital wallets.A strong understanding of taxation, treasury management, and compliance within the fintech or crypto space.Proven people management experience, with a track record of leading and scaling high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial software/tools.Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.Must HavesProven experience in the cryptocurrency or fintech industry.Familiarity with international financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS or US GAAP).Demonstrated ability to build and scale finance teams in a growing organization.A track record of improving financial systems, processes, and controls.Nice To HavesExposure to crypto-specific tools and platforms.Prior experience working with blockchain or digital asset ecosystems.Familiarity with financial management tools such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or SAP.Understanding of crypto taxation frameworks in multiple jurisdictions.A passion for the crypto industry and blockchain technology.How to apply:Please send an application tailored to the role that speaks to us. Many people send in bland generic applications, and it is easy and very helpful to stand out, especially when someone has been going through 100 applications, endeavor to make your application a breath of fresh air. We appreciate your great writing and taking the time to assemble your application.We will most likely send you a pre-interview questionnaire if you get through the application stage. Please imagine you are already part of the team and walk us through your thinking about the problems we present.Some perks of being a Quidaxian:A company that cares about you and your well-being and wants to do everything to ensure that your life inside and outside work is the most satisfying it can be.An inclusive culture where we are always looking for improvement and cherish your input. 🙋‍♀️Sweet compensation package, including bonus when the company hits its goals for the year with management's discretion. 🤑Unlimited PTO (Paid Time off). 🥳Generous Parental Leave. 👶HMO. 👨‍⚕️Health & wellness check-ups annually.Offsite team retreat. 🌴Special Interest clubs i.e. book club, fitness club, etc.Also a front-row seat to the biggest thing in finance in the last 100 yearsWhat our hiring process looks likeIt’s a 3-step quick process!✅ Intro call with the recruiter✅ 1 - 2 hrs call with the Hiring Manager(s)✅ 45 mins culture fit interviewIf you want to find out more about what life at Quidax is visit Quidax BioStay connected with Quidax through LinkedIn and Instagram for the latest updates.

About Company: Our client is a liquidity and technology provider of solutions for the crypto and foreign exchange (FX) industry. The company specializes in the sphere of B2B services and products, catering to a wide range of clients including large licensed brokers, crypto exchanges, crypto brokers, forex brokers, hedge and crypto funds, and professional managers. The company’s advanced base of ready-to-use technical solutions enables brokers to save time and money on consuming infrastructure projects and focus on enlarging their client base and increasing their revenues.  Requirements:  Strong proficiency in the Go programming language with a solid understanding of its core concepts and idiomatic usage and the principles of writing concurrent code At least 4 years of practical experience in commercial Go development 1+ year experience managing development team of 3+ people Experience in developing high-loaded applications (thousands of RPS) Deep understanding of synchronization mechanisms Basic understanding of Linux principles and commands Knowledge of SOLID, design patterns, the experience of applying them Experience with unit tests and mocks Experience developing applications with SQL databases and key-value storage Experience with microservices, their orchestration, message streaming Experience with Protobuf and GRPC  Experience with WebSocket and REST Knowledge of algorithms and the ability to apply them Knowledge of Git Preferably: Knowledge of C# would be beneficial   Responsibilities: Knowledge of C# would be beneficial. Designing and developing high-load services from scratch; Identify problems in the application's code and form refactoring tasks, decompose story and tasks; Tech debt structuring and management; Conducting code review; Analysis of product requirements, and design of development plans; Constant interaction with Sub-Stream Software Engineers, technical support, project managers, and other stakeholders to optimize processes and improve product quality; Responsibility for product quality and reliability; System technical analysis and elimination of bottlenecks; Improving system stability under heavy loads.  

Company Overview:   At Praetorian, our vision is to create a future without compromise and our mission is to prevent breaches before they occur. By emulating attackers, we uncover the materials risks that lead to compromise before hackers are aware they exist. From cryptocurrency exchanges to autonomous vehicles and from medical device platforms to space telescopes, we leverage offensive security to instill a prevention first strategy in our customers. Checkout our new hire survival guide for more information on Praetorian's mission, vision, values, and culture.   Position Overview:    Praetorian is actively seeking a seasoned Chief Technology Officer with a demonstrated track record of success that can provide inspirational and technical leadership. Reporting to the CEO and partnering with the Chief Product Officer, you will be responsible for setting the technical direction and strategy, converting business requirements into technology and design blueprints, and translating our long-term research and development bets into business outcomes.   Career opportunity: Join an industry with massive socio, economic, and political importance in the 21st century Work alongside some of the best and the brightest minds in the security industry Leave an indelible mark on a company where individual performance has real impact Be recognized, internally and publicly, for your contributions in a high profile position Align your career trajectory with a hyper growth company that is on the move Be part of the leadership team designing and building out our first product Help drive novel research, that if successful, will be game changing to the security industry Accountable for: Partnering with product and engineering to bring quality software to our customers Aligning the strategy, planning, and execution of the technology roadmap with the company's business objectives Translating the company's long term bets and research and development initiatives into business outcomes Starting with: A seasoned Executive team that has created a profitable company with a $35M run rate A seasoned VP Engineering with an experienced software development team 7 figures of Annual Recurring Revenue with 100% customer retention If this position is wildly successful, in one year you will have: Successfully designed a platform that can match the scaling and cost optimization requirements of a freemium offering Architected a scan and correlation engine that meets our core value proposition commitments to our customers Assisted the engineering team operationalize our AI research and development into our vulnerability discovery pipelines Created a flexible, extensible, and portable architecture that allows customer-based reporting customization and an ecosystem of partner-based integrations Contributed to the attraction of A players to the research, development, and engineering teams Core responsibilities: Provide the technical vision, set the technical direction, and convert the technical strategy into an actionable roadmap Align technology decisions and design strategies with the company's near term and long term objectives Lead a small, but talent dense team of architects and seasoned engineers that advise and assist product, engineering, and services Provide technological, design, and architectural leadership to Engineering and Product Management Lead a small, but talent dense artificial intelligence team that is conducting groundbreaking research in vulnerability discovery Guide the company's long-term innovation bets and manage the company's Research & Development initiatives Identify, compare, and decide on technology solutions that will meet current and future needs Develop strategic plans and set timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment of all technologies Keep up with market trends to ensure our technical strategy stays current and contributes to our competitive advantage Collaborate with Product Management to transform requirements into technical specifications and software designs within an agile environment Collaborate with Engineering to balance the trade-offs between short-term development velocity and long-term technical debt Collaborate with Services by guiding and influencing the structure and composition of our engineering rotational program and how engineers and computer scientists from Services spend and effectively utilize their engineering time Assist in the recruitment, development, and retention of high performing technical talent Desired qualifications: 10 years of experience as a technology executive 10 years of people management experience leading a high performing team of architects, developers, and researchers Prior experience in a high growth, venture funded tech startup Prior software engineering, architecture, and research & development experience Deep experience architecting complex platforms using modern tech stacks, design patterns, and development practices Highest pinnacle of technical excellence with an ability to inspire confidence within your team and other departments and stakeholders Knack for cross-cutting technical excellence with pragmatic business acumen that allows you to serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO Track record of recruiting, mentoring, and scaling engineering talent and building a strong engineering culture in an agile environment Experience in a high-accountability, cross-functional environment who can work collaboratively and effectively with services, product, & engineering BS in computer science, engineering, physics, or mathematics Plus one qualifications: Experience with rapid innovation processes and agile/scrum development practices Experience with single page applications, micro-service architectures, and event driven architectures Experience with artificial intelligence and an ability to lead the machine learning and data science team Prior background in the cybersecurity domain a major plus MS in computer science or computer engineering Desired behaviors: Exceptional team management skills with excellent verbal and written communication Ability to helicopter up and down between long-term technical strategy and day-to-day short-term needs Ability to simplify the complicated and direct team members to the highest-leveraged activities Ability to maintain high levels of output and work ethic Personable individual who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment Comfort dealing with ambiguity in an environment where we build the plane as we fly it Ability to self-direct work, orient to action, and truly own the position in a hyper-growth environment Ability to design product scale in 10X increments, but with a long term view from experience to prevent painting into corners Compensation & Benefits: Highly competitive salary Employee stock option plan 90% employee coverage and 60% dependent coverage on health insurance premiums 100% employee coverage and 60% dependent coverage on dental and vision insurance premiums 4% company 401K matching vested immediately  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse Praetorian.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

About Us Parity is one of the world's most experienced core blockchain infrastructure companies, having built and pioneered some of the most advanced technologies in the blockchain sector. Parity was founded by Dr. Gavin Wood, co-founder and former CTO of Ethereum, the primary engineer behind the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), inventor of the Solidity programming language, and primary author of the Ethereum Yellowpaper. People in Our Collective Are Highly motivated to contribute to Parity’s mission and be part of something bigger Excited to work on projects that are groundbreaking and complex Autonomous workers that self-initiate, but also collaborate well with others Taking maximum accountability and having minimum ego at work Comfortable with chaos and adapting to the ever-changing Web3 space Continuously educating themselves about Parity and the wider ecosystem About the Team The Parity DevOps team is part of the Parity Infrastructure & Data department, made of more than 20 people. We are remote-first, but can also work from offices in Berlin, Lisbon, and London About the Position As the DevOps/SRE Team Lead, you will lead a team of 5 DevOps/SRE engineers responsible for maintaining the infrastructure and tools that support the development of Parity’s Polkadot SDK. Within the Product Engineering department, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems. Your leadership and expertise will play a crucial role in advancing automation, enhancing efficiency, and optimising the performance of our entire technology stack. Lead a team of DevOps engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support Define and implement best practices for infrastructure automation, continuous delivery and cloud operations Provide strategic direction and contribute to the overall technology roadmap Drive the adoption of DevOps culture, practices, and tools across the organisation Collaborate with software development teams to streamline the build, deployment, and release processes Establish and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to ensure system reliability and availability Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to improve efficiency and productivity Liaise with stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritise projects, and communicate progress About You Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others Strong understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Experience with multiple cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, Azure, DigitalOcean, OVH, Scaleway, etc. Experience leveraging Infrastructure as Code (eg. Terraform, Ansible) and GitOps (eg. ArgoCD, FluxCD) tooling. Expertise in Linux-based systems Proven experience managing infrastructure teams, and  overseeing large scalable, resilient and observable systems Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills About Working for Us Competitive remuneration packages based on iterative market research, including tokens (where legally possible) “Future of work” environment that’s remote-first and self-initiating with flexible hours Team mates that are genuinely excited about their impact and projects Access to the brightest minds in this space to learn about Web3 and develop your skills and knowledge while on the job Becoming part of the wider ecosystem (career and networking opportunities) Team and company-wide retreats Work laptop Opportunity to relocate to Germany or Portugal (with visa sponsorship) Those joining our collective as an employee in Germany, Portugal, and the UK, also enjoy benefits such as healthcare, parental leave, PTO (28 days per year) and local team events. Parity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity in our global team and care about everyone in our collective feeling included and welcome. View our Applicant Notice to see how we use your data. Is this position not quite your match? Browse our other open roles.

Offchain Labs has developed a suite of scaling solutions for Ethereum. This includes Arbitrum, an Optimistic Rollup, that instantly scales apps, reducing costs and increasing capacity, without sacrificing Ethereum's security. Porting contracts to Arbitrum requires no code changes or downloads since it’s compatible with existing Ethereum developer languages and tooling. Arbitrum today is the leading Ethereum scaling solution with dominant market share including hundreds of apps on the platform and over 40% of all rollup liquidity. Offchain labs also contributes to the Ethereum core protocol with the Prysm consensus client.Our team is extremely passionate and works tirelessly to bridge the gap between what blockchain is and what blockchain can be. We strive to maintain an atmosphere that fosters innovation and new ideas through collaboration, research, and deep discussions. After raising an initial round of $3.8M in seed funding in January 2019 and a $20M series A, as well as a $100M series B in 2021, we are ready to hire additional team members who have an interest in working in the blockchain space and a knack for approaching problems in unconventional ways.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Recruitment Manager to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your specialized expertise in workforce planning, recruitment technology, or other specific recruitment domains to set departmental goals, develop strategic plans, and innovate our recruitment methodologies. You will play a critical role in refining our existing processes, collaborating with your team to streamline the recruitment lifecycle, and closely monitoring and reporting on recruitment metrics. Your leadership will be vital in managing and nurturing the professional growth of your team, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to excel.What you'll do:Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with the unique needs of the crypto and blockchain industry. Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure the company’s talent needs are met in this fast-paced, innovative sector. Utilize advanced recruitment technologies and methodologies to enhance the recruitment process, specifically tailored to attract top talent in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Set departmental goals and metrics to measure the success of recruitment strategies. Innovate and implement best practices in recruitment to attract top crypto and blockchain talent.Continuously refine and optimize existing recruitment processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with the recruitment team to identify and implement strategies that reduce time-to-fill for open positions. Monitor key recruitment metrics and analytics, providing detailed reports and insights to senior leadership to drive data-informed decisions. Work closely with other Talent Acquisition team members and other departments, like HR & Finance, to ensure alignment with broader company objectives in the crypto space.Analyze recruitment data and trends to proactively address challenges and identify opportunities for improvement. Mentor and guide the recruitment team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Manage and lead a team of recruitment professionals, providing clear direction, support, and growth opportunities. Oversee the professional development of team members, creating and implementing individualized growth plans to ensure their success. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations in the recruitment process. Represent the company at industry-specific recruitment events, enhancing the organization's employer brand and building strong relationships with potential candidates and recruitment partners.What you'll need: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in recruitment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, preferably within the crypto or tech industry. Specialized expertise in workforce planning, recruitment technology, or a specific recruitment domain related to crypto and blockchain. Proven track record of developing and implementing successful recruitment strategies in the crypto or tech industry. Strong goal-setting and strategic planning skills. Ability to innovate and implement advanced recruitment methodologies. In-depth knowledge of current recruitment practices and trends in the crypto industry. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.Experience with recruitment software and Applicant Tracking Systems like Lever. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a team, with a focus on performance management and professional growth. Perks:Remote first global workforce. Accrued Time off for Vacation and dedicated Sick Leave. Industry or role-based conference attendance support. Ergonomic Equipment Matching Program. Company issued laptop. Annual Company Offsite.Attention Offchain Labs Job Seekers:Please be advised that there has been a rise in fraudulent recruiter activities, particularly within the Web3 space. If you would like to confirm whether someone is an OCL employee or the legitimacy of an offer you received, please email [email protected] understand it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, passionate, curious, and creative people to solve the challenges involved in developing and improving Arbitrum. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal opportunity workplace.