[Remote] Solutions Engineering Manager at Helium

North America

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years in technical roles (engineering, solutions engineering or technical support)
  • 2+ years leading or mentoring technical teams
  • Strong coding ability (TypeScript & Rust preferred)
  • Proven experience improving developer workflows, processes, and automation
  • Excellent communicator with empathy for both engineers and customers
  • Deep understanding of crypto ecosystems (Solana preferred)
  • High agency and comfort operating in a fast-moving, early-stage environment
  • Nice to Have
  • Open-source experience or contributions to Solana tooling
  • Prior startup experience or work in a small, fast-moving team
  • Exposure to pre-sales engineering, enterprise integrations, or technical account management

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a high-agency Solutions Engineering team supporting integrations, debugging, and automation
  • Establish best practices for technical support, customer onboarding, and developer enablement
  • Define metrics around support efficiency, integration speed, quality and customer satisfaction
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product and Engineering to surface insights, shape roadmap priorities, and close feedback loops
  • Architect automation and tooling (e.g. SDK improvements, self-serve dashboards, AI-powered support flows)
  • Support high-value customers directly on complex or high-urgency integrations
  • Coach and mentor team members on technical depth, communication, and ownership
  • Champion for reliability, simplicity, and performance in everything we ship

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SolanaRPCSDKWebhooksIndexingTechnical SupportDeveloper EnablementAutomationDebuggingAPIsOnboardingTeam Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position.

What experience is required for the Solutions Engineering Manager role?

Candidates need 5+ years in technical roles such as engineering, solutions engineering, or technical support, plus 2+ years leading or mentoring technical teams.

What technical skills are preferred for this position?

Strong coding ability is required, with TypeScript and Rust preferred, along with a deep understanding of crypto ecosystems, preferably Solana.

What is the company culture like at Helius?

Helius is a small, senior team obsessed with performance, simplicity, and scalability in decentralized systems, operating in a fast-moving, early-stage environment with high agency.

What makes a strong candidate for this Solutions Engineering Manager role?

A strong candidate has proven experience improving developer workflows, processes, and automation, excellent communication with empathy for engineers and customers, and the ability to stay hands-on with coding and debugging.

Helium

Decentralized peer-to-peer wireless network for IoT

About Helium

Helium creates a decentralized wireless network specifically for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as smart collars and sensors. Their network operates on a peer-to-peer model, allowing devices to communicate without relying on traditional cellular plans. Users can purchase and set up IoT hotspots that contribute to the network's coverage, and in return, they earn Helium's cryptocurrency, HNT. This approach not only reduces costs for businesses and developers needing reliable connectivity for their IoT devices but also incentivizes users to expand the network. Helium stands out from competitors by offering a community-driven solution that combines hardware and blockchain technology, aiming to make IoT connectivity more accessible and efficient.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$354.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Hardware, Consumer Software, Crypto & Web3Industries
51-200Employees

Benefits

100% company-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for you and your dependents
Paid vacation and company holidays
Vacation stipend
Monthly gym stipend
Annual hardware stipend
Health FSA

Risks

Emerging competition from Web3 phones like Solana Mobile could challenge Helium's market position.
BlockDAG's high ROI announcement may attract investors away from Helium's cryptocurrency.
SkyNet IoT's expansion may strain Helium's resources, leading to potential service disruptions.

Differentiation

Helium uses a unique Proof-of-Coverage algorithm for validating wireless network coverage.
The platform incentivizes network expansion through cryptocurrency rewards for IoT hotspot operators.
Helium offers a decentralized alternative to traditional cellular plans for IoT connectivity.

Upsides

Integration with Web3 phones like Solana Mobile enhances network reach and user engagement.
Collaboration with SkyNet IoT opens new market opportunities in maritime sectors.
Telefónica's integration expands Helium's coverage in remote areas, enhancing network reliability.

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