Chief of Staff for Head of Engineering, Chainlink Labs
Open-source blockchain oracle solutions
Open for applications
Open-source blockchain oracle solutions
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Chainlink Labs’ mission is to accelerate smart contract innovation and adoption by empowering developers to build feature-rich decentralized applications and providing global enterprises with a universal gateway to all blockchains.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Chief of Staff to join our Engineering Business Operations Operations team
- The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior engineering operations, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to build credible relationships with senior Engineering Managers and Product Managers
- Senior engineering operations experience (5+ years), with the ability to build credibility with senior EMs and PMs
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to decompose ambiguous questions, analyze data, and make recommendations
- Proven relationship-building experience, capable of collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Strategic mindset with the ability to understand complex business challenges and provide actionable recommendations
- Executive presence and capability to work closely with C-suite executives
- Basic understanding of the Web3 ecosystem and blockchain technology is preferable
- Experience in a similar stage company (mid to late-stage startup) is preferable
- Strong understanding of the Web3 ecosystem and proficiency in the latest technologies, including EVM vs. Non-EVM, deploying to Mainnet, etc. is a plus
- Knowledge of Solidity programming is a plus
What the job involves
- This role requires someone who can act as a liaison between the SVP of Engineering and various internal and external stakeholders, driving key projects related to engineering productivity, on-track delivery, risk mitigation, and competitive intelligence
- Review progress on key quarterly engineering deliverables and ensure risks are highlighted early, maintaining project timelines
- Establish yourself as the first point of escalation for internal engineering emergencies, effectively managing and resolving issues
- Design and implement initiatives to track and improve engineering productivity, identifying key areas for process enhancements
- Review and ensure progress on quarterly engineering deliverables, ensuring consistent on-track delivery
- Gather and document engineering best practices and competitive intelligence, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making
- Actively engage with cross-functional teams, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration to drive strategic projects
Our take
Smart contracts are slated to be the future of transparent, fair, and efficient digital dealings across industries as diverse as lending, real estate, and international trade. Historically, the application of smart contracts was limited to on-chain data, but oracle mechanisms like Chainlink can be used to import off-chain data (like those required for the broader application of smart contracts) onto the chain.
Chainlink Labs' work has marked a significant step forward in the progress of blockchain technologies - and has proven a remarkable success story for the company. It is responsible for the largest global decentralized oracle network in the world, used by hundreds of projects spanning online gaming and cryptocurrency. It has also received its fair share of critique - but blockchain technology at large remains a work in progress, and Chainlink has been quick to develop solutions.
All in all, the benefits of Chainlink’s work look set to become even more pronounced, as smart contracts become more applied across the globe. In late 2022, the company launched the staking of its native token LINK, to increase the security of the protocol and enable the Chainlink system to grow.
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Company values
- Being part of an idea meritocracy: We take ownership in the work we do and value real impact. There are no limits to what you can get involved in.
- An open-source software ethos: We’re driven by creating a public good. What we build is by everyone, for everyone.
- Being immersed in excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards—for our teams, our product, and our position in the ecosystem.
- Building a world changing product: Smart contracts are redefining major industries, and we’re at the forefront of this global shift.
- Being part of a high growth startup: Experience rapid personal and professional growth by accessing a broad scope of work and exceptional mentorship.
- Autonomous, remote & flexible work: We’re a remote-first workplace that values autonomy, flexibility, and results.
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Sergey Nazarov
(Co-Founder)Co-founded P2P travel network ExistLocal, and served as a general partner at QED Capital during its pivot towards cryptocurrency. Subsequently co-founded CryptaMail, Secure Asset Exchange, and SmartContract.
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