Role in brief
Consensys is seeking a Head of Engineering to manage remote engineering teams in Europe. This role requires extensive Ethereum experience and strong leadership skills. Ideal candidates will have a background in managing large teams and a technical mindset.
About the role
As the Head of Engineering at Consensys, you will lead a team of engineers focused on developing decentralized applications and tools for the Ethereum blockchain. Your role will involve overseeing multiple teams and ensuring the successful delivery of production systems under contractual obligations.
The ideal candidate should possess deep technical knowledge of Ethereum and EVM, along with a proven track record of managing engineering teams of 20 or more. You will be expected to foster a collaborative environment, prioritize effectively, and build trust among team members while also developing future leaders.
Skills that matter here
- Ethereum experience: This role requires deep knowledge of Ethereum to effectively lead and manage engineering efforts.
- Leadership: Strong leadership skills are essential for managing and mentoring a large engineering team.
- Technical judgment: The ability to make sound technical decisions is crucial for this position.
- Communication: Effective communication is necessary for building trust and aligning team priorities.
- Emotional intelligence: High emotional intelligence helps in being an empathetic and approachable leader.
Who this role suits
- A seasoned engineering leader with experience managing large teams.
- Someone who values collaboration and has a people-first approach.
- A strong communicator who can build trust across diverse teams.
- An individual with high emotional intelligence who can coach and develop others.
From the employer
Requirements
- Deep Ethereum and EVM experience
- Has run an engineering team of 20+ across multiple teams, as a leader of leaders
- Has owned production systems under contractual SLAs for demanding customers
- Deeply technical, able to earn respect from engineers
- Distributed-systems depth; blockchain experience is an advantage
- Has hired well and retained people through a hard period
- Strong technical judgment, strategic thinking, and prioritization skills
- Direct communication style
- People-first leader, empathetic and approachable
- Strong communicator, builds trust across teams
- Collaborative, aligns priorities and coordinates dependencies
- High emotional intelligence
- Coach and multiplier, develops strong leaders
- Pragmatic and organized
- Useful but not required: L2 or ZK-rollup architecture, regulated financial infrastructure experience
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
This role is remote but specifically for candidates located in Europe.
What level of experience is required?
The position is for a head-level role, requiring significant experience in engineering management.
How can I apply for this position?
Interested candidates can apply through the Consensys website.
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