Senior Engineering Manager

Salary: $212,500 - $250,000

We're looking for a visionary Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Solutions team.

Overview

You'll have a direct hand in shaping the future of Web3 by identifying and executing on ecosystem-critical features and solutions. You'll be responsible for leading a team of talented engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Your role will encompass not only technical leadership but also strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and ensuring the successful delivery of critical features that significantly impact the growth of the NEAR ecosystem.

What you will do

• Drive the technical vision for the Solutions team, aligning with Pagoda's overall strategic goals.
• Oversee the design and evolution of the technical architecture for critical features and solutions across the NEAR Protocol stack.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing engineers, providing guidance and opportunities for growth.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages open communication, knowledge sharing, and teamwork within the Solutions team and across the organization.
• Drive the successful execution of projects, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features and solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback, understand user needs, and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams, ideally in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• Demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of software development principles, architectures, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with systems-level languages like Rust (preferred) or similar low-level languages (C, C++, Go).
• Ability to develop and execute a technical vision that aligns with broader business goals.
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with the NEAR Protocol or other blockchain platforms is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with web3 technologies and concepts (e.g., smart contracts, decentralized applications).
• Experience contributing to open-source projects, especially in the blockchain space, is highly valued.

Culture & Benefits

• The base salary range for this role is $212,500 - $250,000.

Hiring process

• Recruiter Call
• Hiring Manager Call