Engineering Manager

About Subzero LabsSubzero Labs is building Rialo - a programmable network that brings the real-world internet onchain, without the clunky UX of today s blockchain apps.Our mission is to make decentralized applications feel fast, familiar, and reliable - for developers, fintechs, and everyday users.We re backed by Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Variant, and more. Our team includes builders from Mysten Labs, Diem, Apple, Netflix, and Google.About the RoleWe re hiring an Engineering Manager to lead, support, and grow high-performing engineering teams building core infrastructure at Subzero Labs.You ll focus primarily on people leadership - including coaching engineers, building team processes, driving hiring, and ensuring we maintain high technical velocity and culture. You ll work closely with engineering leadership, product managers, and protocol stakeholders to ensure teams are aligned, supported, and consistently delivering.This is a great opportunity for a Web3-native engineering leader who wants to work closely with experienced protocol engineers, builders, and founders - and help scale teams building secure, performant, and developer-friendly infrastructure.What You ll DoManage and grow engineering teams working on protocol, infra, security, or developer-facing systemsDrive hiring, onboarding, and career development for engineers at all levelsCreate an environment of high ownership, psychological safety, and collaborative velocityPartner with engineering leadership to implement structured processes around code reviews, RFCs, testing, and release managementSupport engineers through regular 1:1s, performance feedback, goal setting, and mentorshipCollaborate cross-functionally with product, BD, DevRel, and community teams to align roadmap deliveryHelp manage team rituals - including sprint planning, retrospectives, technical reviews, and team offsitesDrive internal communication and alignment across globally distributed teamsWhat We re Looking For6 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in an engineering management or tech lead roleExperience leading Web3 engineering teams - in protocol development, validator infrastructure, DeFi, smart contracts, or cryptographyStrong people leadership skills - coaching, hiring, growing high-agency engineersOperational excellence - you know how to build and maintain scalable, async-friendly team systemsFamiliarity with modern Web3 engineering stacks - e.g. Rust, Golang, Solidity, zk tooling, Cosmos SDK, or similarEffective communicator - clear across code, documentation, written specs, and verbal updatesStrong judgment - you know when to unblock, when to escalate, and when to let people own their workEmpathy for both high-context builders and low-context contributors - able to bridge gaps and create shared understandingBonus PointsExperience working in early-stage Web3 startups or L1/L2 ecosystemsFamiliarity with consensus, cryptography, MEV, rollups, or TEE-backed executionContributions to open-source projects or protocol working groupsPassion for developer experience, documentation, and onboardingPrior experience managing fully remote and globally distributed teamsWhy Join UsLead engineering teams building the foundation of a high-performance, real-world crypto networkWork alongside founders and engineers from Diem, Mysten Labs, Google, and NetflixHelp shape how teams operate, ship, and scaleEarly-stage equity + token upsideRemote-first culture with high-trust, high-context collaborationBenefitsCompetitive salary + token allocationHealth, dental, and vision (for U.S. employees)Flexible PTO + company recharge daysHome office + equipment stipendTravel support for offsites, conferences, and team eventsSubzero Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.