Senior Engineering Manager

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Looking to join a world-class blockchain development team? Ava Labs makes it simple to deploy high-performance solutions for Web3, led by innovations on Avalanche. The company was founded by Cornell computer scientists, who partnered with Wall Street veterans and early Web3 leaders to execute a promising vision for redefining the way people build permissionless networks. Ava Labs is redefining the way people create value with Web3. Join us as we empower people to easily and freely digitize all the world’s assets on one open, programmable blockchain platform.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Engineering Manger co-manage our Platform Engineering Group (PEG). This role will help oversee critical subteams including Consensus, Cryptography, Avalanche Go, HyperSDK, Virtual Machines, Storage (Firewood), Interoperability, and Primitives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in blockchain technology and distributed systems, coupled with proven leadership and management experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Co-manage and mentor a team of highly skilled engineers on the Platform Engineering Group (PEG) across multiple specialized subteams
• Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define and execute the roadmap
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure blockchain solutions
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables across multiple complex workstreams
• Manage OKRs/KPIs, and develop strategies and standards for excellence
• Interface and collaborate with Senior Executives and the C-Suite ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive organizational change where necessary
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in blockchain technology and distributed systems
• Contribute to the broader blockchain community through technical talks and thought leadership

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Deep understanding of blockchain technology, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography
• Strong background in distributed systems and peer-to-peer networks
• Proven track record of leading and growing high-performing engineering teams
• Experience with Golang and/or Rust programming languages
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including CI/CD, testing, and code review processes
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex technical challenges
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Avalanche or other high-performance blockchain platforms
• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects
• Knowledge of interoperability protocols and cross-chain communication
• Familiarity with blockchain storage solutions and optimizations
• Understanding of zero-knowledge proofs and other advanced cryptographic techniques
• Experience with EVMs and blockchain SDKs

Salary Range: $231,200 to $288,800

(**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)

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WHY AVA LABS?

If you've ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company - this is it! We're a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. We're highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others.

Ava Labs is committed to diversity in the workplace and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.