[Remote] Technical Lead (Manager), Historical APIs at Helium

North America

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

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Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Web3Industries

Requirements

5+ years of experience engineering systems in large-scale, production environments
2+ years of engineering leadership experience
Strong hands-on skills in Rust (or equivalent)
Proven ability to optimize query performance and diagnose bottlenecks across storage and compute layers
Experience using profilers and performance analysis tools to identify and resolve latency or throughput issues
Track record of delivering complex systems end-to-end, from design through deployment and operations
Strong people leadership skills paired with deep curiosity and a bias for ownership
Ability to drive clarity and execution in ambiguous, high-pressure scenarios
Nice to Have: Exposure to Solana, blockchain, or web3 infrastructure
Nice to Have: Experience with Postgres, ClickHouse, and/or RocksDB

Responsibilities

Lead the team responsible for building high-scale pipelines, storage solutions, and low-latency APIs
Hold a high bar for system design, performance, and operational excellence
Partner with founders, product, and staff engineers to invent new use cases and products
Improve the engineering culture – speed, ownership, and high standards are the default here

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Rustsystem designdistributed systemsperformance optimizationquery optimizationlarge-scale pipelinesstorage solutionslow-latency APIsSolana

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position.

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates need 5+ years of experience engineering systems in large-scale production environments, 2+ years of engineering leadership experience, strong hands-on skills in Rust (or equivalent), proven ability to optimize query performance, and experience using profilers and performance analysis tools.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Helius?

Helius values speed, ownership, high standards, performance, simplicity, and scalability. They emphasize improving engineering culture with a focus on operational excellence and operating like a small group of founders.

What makes a strong candidate for this Technical Lead role?

A strong candidate will have a track record of delivering complex systems end-to-end, strong people leadership skills with deep curiosity and bias for ownership, and the ability to drive clarity and execution in ambiguous, high-pressure scenarios.

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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