Chainlink Labs

Engineering Manager, Payments

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Crypto & Web3, Financial Services, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role. A servant leadership mindset is essential, along with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Experience working on a globally-distributed team with a high degree of ownership is required, as well as a proven track record of leading the delivery of multiple highly impactful products end to end, on time, with a high quality bar. Familiarity with working alongside both technical and non-technical stakeholders is necessary.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will lead and grow a team of up to eight engineers to build the on-chain billing and payments protocol within the Chainlink ecosystem. They will work closely with various functions at Chainlink to ensure the team releases an intuitive backbone that supports scaling to many products across multiple chains. The manager will support engineers in achieving high impact, ensure alignment on business goals, and maintain focus in a rapidly evolving environment. They will also contribute technically to projects, including code reviews and occasional coding, while hiring great engineers to enhance the team.

Skills

Smart Contracts
Software Engineering
Team Leadership
Protocol Development
On-chain Billing
Payments
Blockchain

Chainlink Labs

Decentralized oracle network for blockchain data

About Chainlink Labs

Chainlink Labs provides infrastructure for connecting real-world data with blockchain technology, enabling secure data transfer across various blockchain networks. Its main product is a decentralized oracle network that ensures the accuracy and reliability of data used in smart contracts, addressing the "Blockchain Oracle Problem." This service is essential for financial institutions, startups, and developers who require trustworthy data for transactions. Chainlink Labs has facilitated over $9 trillion in transaction value and serves a diverse clientele, including major financial institutions. The company operates on a business model where clients pay for access to its oracle network, ensuring a steady revenue stream as demand for secure data grows. The goal of Chainlink Labs is to transform global markets by enabling verifiable data transfer, contributing to a more economically fair world.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$32MTotal Funding
ICOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Competition from other oracle providers like Band Protocol could erode market share.
Expansion into new regions may expose Chainlink to geopolitical risks and regulatory challenges.
Reliance on major financial institutions means disruptions could significantly impact business.

Differentiation

Chainlink Labs connects real-world data with blockchain, solving the Blockchain Oracle Problem.
Their decentralized oracle network ensures accurate, tamper-proof data for smart contracts.
Chainlink Labs serves diverse clients, including Swift, DTCC, and ANZ Bank.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol boosts partnerships and integrations.
Expansion into MENA region captures demand for blockchain in emerging markets.
Partnership with DTCC integrates traditional finance with decentralized finance, opening new revenue streams.

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