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

North America

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$200,000 – $300,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Engineering ManagementDistributed SystemsRPC APIsSolanaValidatorsHigh AvailabilityLow LatencySystem ArchitectureLeadershipScalable Infrastructure

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range is $200K - $300K.

Is this role remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position.

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates need 10+ years of experience leading distributed systems teams at scale, strong technical depth in performance-sensitive or always-on systems, experience operating high-availability production systems, ability to drive clarity and execution in ambiguous scenarios, and strong people leadership skills.

What is the company culture like at Helius?

Helius emphasizes a culture of ownership, clarity, urgency, and technical excellence, with high-impact work on fast, reliable systems powering applications for millions in the Solana ecosystem.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has a deeply technical background with experience transitioning to engineering leadership, high agency to bring clarity to complex problems, and is on a path toward VP Engineering with real scope and responsibility.

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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