Music Evolved Records was looking for an Engineering Manager, Smart Contracts

Engineering Manager, Smart Contracts Remote The future of knowledge creation is poised to be transformed by artificial intelligence, with neural networks progressively absorbing and compressing information within digital infrastructure. As machine intelligence evolves, establishing open, neutral, and permissionless protocols becomes crucial for collaborative technological advancement. Our pioneering technology aims to network computational resources essential for machine intelligence development. The Role - Recruit, coordinate, and motivate a high-performance Smart Contract Engineering team Responsibilities - Mentor and manage engineers to deliver complex deliverables under tight timelines - Lead and remove obstacles for team members while collaborating with technical leadership to define and track engineering objectives - Attract and retain exceptional talent Competencies Must Have: - Proven track record leading teams in early-stage technology environments - Exceptional leadership, communication, and resilience under pressure - Proven ability to recruit world-class engineering talent - Hands-on experience developing secure, high-value smart contracts and protocols - Experience interfacing with external security auditors Preferred: - Experience managing live security exploit scenarios Nice to Have: - Background in distributed machine learning systems - Cross-functional collaboration with research teams - Entrepreneurial experience - Open-source contributions Compensation / Benefits - Competitive salary with equity and token allocation - Fully remote work across West Coast and Central European time zones - Potential US visa sponsorship - 3-4 annual fully-sponsored global company retreats - Comprehensive equipment provisions - Flexible sick leave and vacation - Company-sponsored health, vision, and dental insurance [US only] Our Principles Autonomy & Independence: - Proactive ownership of work streams - Self-driven context management - Clear, comprehensible communication - Maintaining organizational agility through lean team structures Rejection of Mediocrity & High Performance: - Immediate, direct feedback - Commitment to continuous learning - Persistent problem-solving - Embracing calculated risks - Efficiency and purpose-driven collaboration