Senior Engineering Manager

At Movement Labs, we are leading the way in blockchain technology with an open modular framework for building and deploying Move-based infrastructure, applications, and blockchains in any distributed environment. As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead and scale high-performing teams, ensuring the successful delivery of technical projects while fostering an inclusive and innovative engineering culture.

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to oversee multiple teams and contribute to our technical vision and execution. In this role, you will balance hands-on technical guidance with strategic leadership, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. You will empower your team to thrive, driving operational excellence and alignment with Movement Labs’ values and mission.

You Will:

• Lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams across various time zones to ensure high performance and engagement.

• Manage project roadmaps, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions that align with business objectives.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation, aligned with Movement Labs’ core values of ownership, integrity, grit, respect, and solution-driven focus.

• Provide guidance on architecture, development practices, and technical decision-making to ensure scalable and reliable solutions.

• Partner with Product, Developer Relations, Business Development, and other cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliver on strategic goals.

• Establish and track metrics to measure team performance, identifying areas for improvement and celebrating successes.

• Attract, hire, and onboard top talent to scale the engineering organization effectively.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience in engineering, with 3+ years in management roles, preferably in high-growth startups or technology companies.

• Strong background in software development, with knowledge of relevant technologies such as Rust, Go, distributed systems, or blockchain.

• Proven ability to lead teams across multiple time zones.

• Track record of managing and delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget.

• Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams and align engineering efforts with broader business objectives.

• Solution-driven mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results.

You May Have:

• Experience with blockchain protocols, smart contract development, or decentralized applications (dApps).

• Knowledge of Move or Rust.

• Proven ability to scale teams and processes in a startup environment.

We offer a competitive salary, token award, and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team at the forefront of the web3 revolution. If you are a driven, community-focused professional with a passion for blockchain technology, we'd love to hear from you.

To be successful in our mission to create a thriving ecosystem around the Move language and Movement platform, it is essential to build a team enriched with diverse perspectives and experiences. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and cherish the diversity within our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply and consider all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in line with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.