Engineering Manager, Developer Experience

About the role

This Engineering Manager role at Chainlink Labs involves leading a team of up to ten software and SRE engineers. The primary focus is on developing and continuously improving CI/CD pipelines, including self-service tooling, automation, and secure design principles. The manager will also oversee the creation of advanced testing frameworks to ensure comprehensive coverage for various blockchain and off-chain products.

A key aspect of this position is partnering with engineering leadership, product management, and security teams. This collaboration is essential for defining and delivering robust developer tooling and operational frameworks. The manager will champion best practices in reliability, security, scalability, and maintainability while effectively managing projects and fostering clear communication within the team.

Success in this role means empowering and motivating the team to achieve exceptional results, ultimately making developers highly productive. The manager will be responsible for recruiting and hiring engineering talent, ensuring the team's growth and maintaining a high standard. This position requires a servant-leadership mindset and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and organizational priorities.

The annual salary for this position ranges from USD 129,000 to USD 304,000.

Skills that matter here

• Golang: Familiarity with Golang and its ecosystem is required for managing the Developer Experience team's work.
• CI/CD: Expertise in managing and improving CI/CD pipelines is central to this role's responsibilities.
• developer tooling: This role involves driving the development and enhancement of internal developer tools and platforms.
• testing methodologies: The manager will oversee the development of advanced testing frameworks, requiring a deep understanding of various methodologies.
• operational tooling: Understanding operational tooling is necessary to partner with teams on robust frameworks and internal engineering tools.

Who this role suits

• A leader with at least 8 years in software engineering and 3 years in management.
• Someone passionate about improving developer productivity through tooling and infrastructure.
• An individual who thrives in a collaborative environment, managing stakeholders and setting clear expectations.
• A manager with a servant-leadership approach, focused on team empowerment and growth.

From the employer

• Lead, mentor, and develop up to ten software and SRE engineers, fostering a high-performance culture and enabling career growth.
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines, including self-service tooling, automation, secure-by-design principles, and compliance.
• Oversee the development of advanced testing frameworks to ensure comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements across multiple blockchain and off-chain products.
• Partner closely with engineering leadership, product management, and security teams to define and deliver robust developer tooling and operational frameworks.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to set clear expectations, align on scope, and ensure timely delivery of self-service tooling and services.
• Champion best practices in reliability, security, scalability, and maintainability across the DevEx team.
• Maintain team health and productivity through effective project management, clear communication, and supportive team practices.
• Recruit and hire top engineering talent, raising the bar for the team and broader organization.

• Minimum of 8 years experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and improving CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling in complex engineering environments.
• Experience managing the engineering and delivery of internal engineering tools and platforms for globally distributed internal customers.
• Proven experience in building and leading teams responsible for mission-critical tooling and infrastructure.
• A strong passion for making developers highly productive.
• Familiarity with Golang and its ecosystem.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies (functional, performance, chaos), and operational tooling.
• Experience partnering closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders, successfully managing scope, priorities, and expectations.
• A servant-leadership mindset focused on empowering and motivating teams to achieve exceptional results.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to rapidly evolving technologies and shifting organizational priorities.

• All roles with Chainlink Labs are global and remote-based.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunity: Chainlink Labs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances.
• Salary: USD 129000-304000.