Who you are

• Minimum of 8 years experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Proven experience managing engineering teams focused on deployment frameworks, automation, and operational 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
• Strong understanding of secure contract management, multisig operations, and configuration management in decentralized or distributed environments, preferably involving both EVM and non-EVM chains
• Demonstrated ability to define and implement operational standards, documentation, and self-service tooling effectively
• Experience collaborating closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders, managing expectations, priorities, and delivery timelines
• A servant-leadership approach that empowers teams to achieve excellence through clear vision, guidance, and support
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving technologies and shifting priorities
• Hands-on experience in blockchain technologies, decentralized applications, or related Web3 infrastructure
• Technical expertise in distributed systems architecture and cross-chain integration
• Familiarity with security best practices, secure artifact management, and compliance in software delivery
• Experience working with a team located across multiple time zones
• Active participant, or interest in, the blockchain ecosystem

What the job involves

• As the Engineering Manager for the Chainlink Operations Platform team, you will lead a talented group of engineers responsible for developing and maintaining the Chainlink Deployments Platform, which empowers the product engineering teams with standardized deployment and operational management capabilities
• The platform offers comprehensive automation, secure multi-chain integrations, and self-service tooling, enabling teams to independently and securely manage their operational workflows
• The Go-based framework automates on-chain and off-chain system deployments using self-contained Go-based GitHub Actions. These actions ensure operational reliability, security, consistency, and auditable standards across the entire deployment lifecycle
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Software and SRE engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Drive the ongoing development and improvement of the Operations Platform, including cross-chain contract deployment and configuration, Chainlink node network management, and secure multisig contract interactions
• Define clear operational standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency, reliability, and efficiency in deployments and operations
• Partner closely with product, infrastructure, and data platform teams to solve integration challenges, streamline standardized data flows, and manage state effectively
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration by providing transparent documentation, intuitive self-service tooling, and proactive support for product engineering teams
• Champion best practices in reliability, security, scalability, and maintainability across the Operations Platform team
• Manage team productivity and project delivery through effective planning, clear communication, and agile methodologies
• Recruit, onboard, and grow top engineering talent, enhancing both the team’s capabilities and the overall organizational culture

The application process

• We carefully review all applications and aim to provide a response to every candidate within two weeks after the job posting closes