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Head of Protocol Engineering

Subspace Labs

Web3

10-50

California City, CA, USA

About the job

Overview:

In this position you will:

Collaborate with the CEO & CTO to translate abstract protocols into technical specifications, engineering roadmaps, and implementation plans.
Work with development teams to transform estimates into realistic timelines, ensuring transparent communication and visibility across the organization.
Track project velocity toward key milestones, utilizing tools like Github projects, Lucidchart, and Notion to keep the wider team and community informed.
Lead and empower our protocol engineering team of 10+ engineers, removing obstacles and fostering a productive, collaborative work environment.
Oversee the network deployment processes, while maintaining high standards for documentation, code quality, and testing.
Contribute to the transition from a company-led roadmap to a community-led approach as we migrate the engineering team to the Subspace Foundation.

Key Requirements:

A genuine passion for decentralized, peer-to-peer systems, and a deep understanding of Web3 technologies.
A strong foundation in software engineering or computer science, demonstrated through academic achievements or professional experience.
Proven experience in leading engineering teams in the blockchain, cryptocurrency, or Web3 domains.
Experience leading open-source and community-driven software projects, with the ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment.
Successful track record of managing remote-first, globally distributed engineering teams.
Comprehensive knowledge of leading blockchain scalability frameworks such as ETH2/Rollups, Near, Solana, Polkadot, and Dfinity.

Bonus Experience:

Strong background in cryptography, distributed systems, and peer-to-peer networks.
Familiarity with the architecture of major blockchain clients and frameworks, including Bitcoin Core, Geth/Solidity, and Substrate.
Experience in smart contract development, full-stack decentralized application creation, or blockchain infrastructure and development tooling.
Proficiency in a systems programming language such as Rust, C/C++, or Go.

What We Offer

The ability to work from anywhere in the world
A competitive salary with generous equity and token grants
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (US-based only)
A unique opportunity to shape the future of the internet
Team off-sites in various locations around the globe