Engineering Manager - Protocol
Who are we?
Phi Labs is a contributor of the Archway protocol, a Cosmos based layer 1 blockchain designed to reward dapp developers that create value for their communities.
At the core, we are a software engineering company that focuses on the Cosmos SDK and CosmWasm, state-of-the-art frameworks for blockchain development. Our vision is to empower people to create a more transparent and accountable world through open, distributed, and interoperable networks. From traditional Defi to a high-end NFT ecosystem where applications, collections and communities are all connected.
Archway is reshaping how value is created and shared across blockchain ecosystems. Initially incubated by Tendermint (Cosmos founders), Phi Labs raised a $21 million seed round from Hashed and CoinFund.
How we work
We have 30+ team members working worldwide, from the Americas, Europe to the Middle East and Asia. We leverage agile methodologies to move quickly and stay focused. Communication is vital to us, and we rely heavily on Slack, Google Workspace, Notion, and GitHub to help us stay in sync. Most of the technology we build is free and open source.
This role is a full-time remote position, and youโre free to work from anywhere. Be advised that most team meetings occur between 6:30 am and 10:00 am Pacific Time (UTC-8/-7). If you're applying from a location where these hours are outside your usual working hours, we expect you to adapt to our meeting times.
The Tech
Blockchain Architectures, Innovation and R&D (Layer 2's, multi-threading, interchain / mesh security, CosmWasm)
Cosmos SDK
GoLang
About the Role
You will play an integral part of the Protocol team, building and maintaining the Archway network node code.
You will lead a deeply technical protocol engineering team who is innovating across groundbreaking scaling and security areas in the Cosmos ecosystem (Layer 2's, multi-threading for horizontal scaling, interchain and mesh security, bridging infrastructure, etc).
You will immerse yourself in the Cosmos SDK and Archway stack. You will lead Archway's technical architecture and product roadmaps for internal development as well as manage community contributions and pull requests. This role is technical and hands-on.
You will manage a team throughout its scaling process ).
Itโs a career-defining opportunity to join as an early member of a fast-growing project where your technical and project leadership will ensure smooth execution and delivery within the protocol team. The team you lead will make key innovations for Archway, Cosmos and the broader Web3 landscape.
The sky's the limit! ๐
Whatโs in it for you ๐ Remote-first company with company off-sites and retreats
๐ Flexible, dynamic environment within a diverse international team
๐งโ๐ป The scope to create and build high-impact work that makes a difference in the Cosmos ecosystem and blockchain industry as a whole
๐ธ 6 month contract to hire. Attractive compensation package with a token allocation after 6 months
โ๏ธ Generous time off to rest, recharge, and be your best
๐ Part of an established skilled team
About you
Relentlessly curious about the emerging technology of the web 3 ecosystem
Super knowledgeable in the Cosmos SDK space!
Clear communicator who enjoys solving real world problems, who can express complex ideas and envisage solutions
Thrives in a distributed environment, with the ability to strengthen and build relationships across the blockchain community
Independent yet collaborative leader who continuously loves to share knowledge but also loves to keep on learning themselves
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Engineering Manager - Protocol
Who are we?
Phi Labs is a contributor of the Archway protocol, a Cosmos based layer 1 blockchain designed to reward dapp developers that create value for their communities.
At the core, we are a software engineering company that focuses on the Cosmos SDK and CosmWasm, state-of-the-art frameworks for blockchain development. Our vision is to empower people to create a more transparent and accountable world through open, distributed, and interoperable networks. From traditional Defi to a high-end NFT ecosystem where applications, collections and communities are all connected.
Archway is reshaping how value is created and shared across blockchain ecosystems. Initially incubated by Tendermint (Cosmos founders), Phi Labs raised a $21 million seed round from Hashed and CoinFund.
How we work
We have 30+ team members working worldwide, from the Americas, Europe to the Middle East and Asia. We leverage agile methodologies to move quickly and stay focused. Communication is vital to us, and we rely heavily on Slack, Google Workspace, Notion, and GitHub to help us stay in sync. Most of the technology we build is free and open source.
This role is a full-time remote position, and youโre free to work from anywhere. Be advised that most team meetings occur between 6:30 am and 10:00 am Pacific Time (UTC-8/-7). If you're applying from a location where these hours are outside your usual working hours, we expect you to adapt to our meeting times.
The Tech
Blockchain Architectures, Innovation and R&D (Layer 2's, multi-threading, interchain / mesh security, CosmWasm)
Cosmos SDK
GoLang
About the Role
You will play an integral part of the Protocol team, building and maintaining the Archway network node code.
You will lead a deeply technical protocol engineering team who is innovating across groundbreaking scaling and security areas in the Cosmos ecosystem (Layer 2's, multi-threading for horizontal scaling, interchain and mesh security, bridging infrastructure, etc).
You will immerse yourself in the Cosmos SDK and Archway stack. You will lead Archway's technical architecture and product roadmaps for internal development as well as manage community contributions and pull requests. This role is technical and hands-on.
You will manage a team throughout its scaling process ).
Itโs a career-defining opportunity to join as an early member of a fast-growing project where your technical and project leadership will ensure smooth execution and delivery within the protocol team. The team you lead will make key innovations for Archway, Cosmos and the broader Web3 landscape.
The sky's the limit! ๐
Whatโs in it for you ๐ Remote-first company with company off-sites and retreats
๐ Flexible, dynamic environment within a diverse international team
๐งโ๐ป The scope to create and build high-impact work that makes a difference in the Cosmos ecosystem and blockchain industry as a whole
๐ธ 6 month contract to hire. Attractive compensation package with a token allocation after 6 months
โ๏ธ Generous time off to rest, recharge, and be your best
๐ Part of an established skilled team
About you
Relentlessly curious about the emerging technology of the web 3 ecosystem
Super knowledgeable in the Cosmos SDK space!
Clear communicator who enjoys solving real world problems, who can express complex ideas and envisage solutions
Thrives in a distributed environment, with the ability to strengthen and build relationships across the blockchain community
Independent yet collaborative leader who continuously loves to share knowledge but also loves to keep on learning themselves