Senior Engineering Manager, Dev Tools

Job description

SENIOR ENGINEERING MANAGER, DEVTOOLS WHO WE ARE The Nomic Foundation is a non-profit advancing the Ethereum ecosystem. We build open-source runtimes, compilers, build systems, and deployment solutions that are used by tens of thousands of developers. We emphasize robust engineering and lean processes, allowing for quick decision-making and distraction-free software development. You have the opportunity to shape the future of the Ethereum ecosystem through deep technical work on critical developer infrastructure, where your specific contributions will have a tangible impact. ABOUT THE TEAMS This role will manage two closely related teams: Hardhat and EDR, which together power the core of our Ethereum developer tooling stack. The Hardhat team builds our established and market-leading products. These are user-facing infrastructure that developers use to write, test, compile, and deploy their Solidity contracts for Ethereum networks. The Hardhat suite of products is widely used in the ecosystem, and supports developers end to end, from early experimentation to production systems with billions in on-chain capital at stake. The EDR (Ethereum Development Runtime) team builds a high-performance runtime in Rust for developer tooling. EDR currently powers Hardhat’s local network simulation for development and testing and is designed to be reused by other tools, supporting more consistent and maintainable execution across the Ethereum developer ecosystem. This is a fully remote role, open to candidates based in Central Europe through the Americas Eastern Time zone. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a highly technical manager with a strong engineering background, product mindset, and a thoughtful approach to people management. In this role, you’ll manage two small teams of 4 and 3 engineers, and take ownership of the whole product, shape its roadmap, create alignment across teams and with the community & stakeholders. You will provide technical guidance on architectural & design decisions, strategic direction, and occasionally do code reviews. In addition, you'll foster individual growth through thoughtful guidance and mentorship, creating a respectful and collaborative environment. - 3–5+ years of experience directly managing and growing engineering teams, ideally including senior engineers and/or multiple teams, in a remote or async environment. - 6+ years of experience technically leading projects and driving multi-year roadmaps. - Ability to direct without micromanaging or forcing decisions - Experience implementing or refining processes around performance reviews, career development, and hiring. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Proven ability to design and implement scalable, maintainable software architectures. - Strong expertise in conducting code, design and product launch reviews, identifying potential technical issues or risks, and suggesting improvements. Nice to have: - Prior experience building extensible developer tools, including test environments, deployment systems, build pipelines. - Experience with open source and/or TypeScript/Rust projects. WHAT YOU’LL DO Provide Technical Leadership - Actively participate in technical discussions, providing high-level guidance and expertise during code reviews and design decisions. - Act as a mentor and sounding board for technical decisions, ensuring alignment with project goals while empowering individual ownership. Drive Successful Product Delivery - Take ownership of projects, ensuring on-time delivery with the desired features and quality. - Work with the team to define MVPs, set milestones, and assess project feasibility. - Manage project scope by prioritizing tasks, identifying dependencies, and mitigating risks. - Collaborate with product managers to translate user needs and market trends into a technical roadmap. Build a High-Performing Team - Motivate and guide engineers to achieve their full potential, fostering a culture of learning and development. - Implement and improve processes such as performance reviews, career development plans, and efficient hiring practices. - Establish a clear team structure with roles and ownership well-defined. Communication & Alignment - Increase transparency within the team by sharing information on other Nomic projects and initiatives. - Champion the team's achievements and deliverables to other departments. - Proactively communicate with leadership and stakeholders to address concerns, clarify direction, and ensure alignment across teams and with the community. - Articulate a clear vision for the team's mission, challenges, and milestones, connecting their work to Nomic's broader goals. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - Vesting ETH grant as part of total compensation - Unlimited PTO - Budget for IT equipment - Annual Learning & Development Budget - Statutory benefits specific to your location (depending on the employment contract) WHY JOIN US? Mission-driven value creation Your contributions will directly impact an ecosystem that is shaping the future of finance, data, and ownership. You won’t be working on optimizing a revenue stream to increase shareholder profits; you’ll create value for the Ethereum community and developer ecosystem. Lean and robust We run robust engineering practices and lightweight processes that provide us with structure and fast decision-making. Your time will be spent on technical challenges, coding, and launching features. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We recognize they are essential to growth and innovation, and sometimes the perfect candidate might not tick every box in the job description. If you're passionate about what you do and have valuable experience - we want to hear from you. Your unique background and skills could be just what our team needs and we warmly encourage you to apply.