[Remote] Sr. Engineering Manager, Core Product at Helium

North America

Helium Logo
$200,000 – $300,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, SolanaIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience leading distributed systems teams at scale
  • Strong technical depth, ideally in performance-sensitive or always-on systems
  • Experience operating high-availability production systems (e.g. AWS, Cloudflare, Datadog, Vercel, or similar)
  • Ability to drive clarity and execution in ambiguous, high-pressure scenarios
  • Strong people leadership skills paired with deep curiosity and a bias for ownership
  • Deeply technical background with transition to engineering leadership

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering across Core Product and Platform, and other high-scale distributed systems
  • Set direction for availability, latency, reliability, and long-term system architecture
  • Partner with founders on company-wide engineering strategy and prioritization
  • Coach and grow engineering managers and staff engineers
  • Build and reinforce a culture of ownership, clarity, urgency, and technical excellence
  • Maintain high velocity without compromising correctness or quality
  • Simplify complex problems and keep teams aligned and unblocked

Skills

Engineering Management
Distributed Systems
RPC APIs
Solana
Validators
High Availability
Low Latency
System Architecture
Leadership
Scalable Infrastructure

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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