DescriptionEngineering Manager (Incubations)
Location: New York (Office)
Comepensation: Competitive
We are an industry-leading R&D lab building high-performance open-source technology for the first parallelized EVM Layer 1 blockchain. Our mission is to scale decentralized infrastructure to handle Web2-level volume onboarding the next billion users into a vibrant ecosystem of digital assets.
As the Engineering Manager for Incubations you will lead a specialized team at the forefront of blockchain innovation. You wont just be managing; you will be collaborating directly with ecosystem partners to develop cutting-edge dApps across diverse domainsincluding Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Gaming DePin and AI. This is a zero-to-one leadership role designed for someone who thrives in fast-paced community-first environments and wants to push the absolute boundaries of decentralized technology.
What youll do:
- Lead & Mentor: Build and scale a high-performing engineering team fostering a culture of technical excellence and rapid iteration.
- Execute as a Player-Coach: Remain hands-on by contributing to architecture reviewing critical code paths and solving complex technical bottlenecks.
- Drive Product Strategy: Partner closely with Product Managers to translate ambitious ambiguous ideas into shipped user-facing solutions.
- Ecosystem Innovation: Work with external partners to build and ship production-grade dApps that leverage our unique Layer 1 optimizations.
Requirements- Experience: 6 years of professional software engineering experience (backend focus) with at least 3 years specifically leading teams in high-growth or zero-to-one environments.
- Web3 Native: Deep hands-on experience building and shipping production blockchain systems (L1/L2 infrastructure dApps or protocols) and a mastery of EVM-based ecosystems.
- Technical Stack: Strong proficiency in Go and/or TypeScript. You should be comfortable designing backend services and APIs that require high throughput and low-latency performance.
- Leadership: Proven ability to handle hiring performance management and technical mentorship.
- Strategic Thinking: A strong understanding of the competitive Web3 landscape; you can reason about technical tradeoffs and guide teams toward meaningful product differentiation.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to work cross-functionally and bridge the gap between technical constraints and product vision.
Benefits- Founding-Level Equity: Total Compensation (TC) ranges from $600k $800k heavily weighted in pre-TGE (Token Generation Event) tokens. This is a Founding Engineer level grant designed for those seeking exponential upside.
- High-Caliber Peer Group: Work alongside veterans from Google Goldman Sachs Robinhood Nvidia and Databricks.
- Top-Tier Backing: We are supported by the worlds leading crypto-native investors (including Jump Crypto Coinbase Ventures and Multicoin Capital).
- Remote-First Culture: A fast-paced flexible environment where impact is the primary metric.
Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.
Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:
At MLabs we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination accessible job adverts and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by
MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details work history resume and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltds Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting
Required Experience:
Manager
DescriptionEngineering Manager (Incubations)Location: New York (Office)Comepensation: CompetitiveWe are an industry-leading R&D lab building high-performance open-source technology for the first parallelized EVM Layer 1 blockchain. Our mission is to scale decentralized infrastructure to handle Web2-...
DescriptionEngineering Manager (Incubations)
Location: New York (Office)
Comepensation: Competitive
We are an industry-leading R&D lab building high-performance open-source technology for the first parallelized EVM Layer 1 blockchain. Our mission is to scale decentralized infrastructure to handle Web2-level volume onboarding the next billion users into a vibrant ecosystem of digital assets.
As the Engineering Manager for Incubations you will lead a specialized team at the forefront of blockchain innovation. You wont just be managing; you will be collaborating directly with ecosystem partners to develop cutting-edge dApps across diverse domainsincluding Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Gaming DePin and AI. This is a zero-to-one leadership role designed for someone who thrives in fast-paced community-first environments and wants to push the absolute boundaries of decentralized technology.
What youll do:
- Lead & Mentor: Build and scale a high-performing engineering team fostering a culture of technical excellence and rapid iteration.
- Execute as a Player-Coach: Remain hands-on by contributing to architecture reviewing critical code paths and solving complex technical bottlenecks.
- Drive Product Strategy: Partner closely with Product Managers to translate ambitious ambiguous ideas into shipped user-facing solutions.
- Ecosystem Innovation: Work with external partners to build and ship production-grade dApps that leverage our unique Layer 1 optimizations.
Requirements- Experience: 6 years of professional software engineering experience (backend focus) with at least 3 years specifically leading teams in high-growth or zero-to-one environments.
- Web3 Native: Deep hands-on experience building and shipping production blockchain systems (L1/L2 infrastructure dApps or protocols) and a mastery of EVM-based ecosystems.
- Technical Stack: Strong proficiency in Go and/or TypeScript. You should be comfortable designing backend services and APIs that require high throughput and low-latency performance.
- Leadership: Proven ability to handle hiring performance management and technical mentorship.
- Strategic Thinking: A strong understanding of the competitive Web3 landscape; you can reason about technical tradeoffs and guide teams toward meaningful product differentiation.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to work cross-functionally and bridge the gap between technical constraints and product vision.
Benefits- Founding-Level Equity: Total Compensation (TC) ranges from $600k $800k heavily weighted in pre-TGE (Token Generation Event) tokens. This is a Founding Engineer level grant designed for those seeking exponential upside.
- High-Caliber Peer Group: Work alongside veterans from Google Goldman Sachs Robinhood Nvidia and Databricks.
- Top-Tier Backing: We are supported by the worlds leading crypto-native investors (including Jump Crypto Coinbase Ventures and Multicoin Capital).
- Remote-First Culture: A fast-paced flexible environment where impact is the primary metric.
Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.
Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:
At MLabs we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination accessible job adverts and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by
MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details work history resume and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltds Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting
Required Experience:
Manager
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