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VP of Engineering

At Movement Labs, we are leading the way in blockchain technology with an open modular framework for building and deploying Move-based infrastructure, applications, and blockchains in any distributed environment. As our Vice President of Engineering, you will take a critical leadership role, overseeing all aspects of engineering, from strategy and execution to team development and culture. You will work closely with the leadership team to drive innovation, scalability, and operational excellence, ensuring our engineering function aligns with and supports the company’s ambitious goals.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary engineering leader to lead our diverse team of engineers, researchers, and developer relations engineers. As VP of Engineering, you will set the strategic technical direction, foster a high-performance culture, and drive execution of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. This role is critical to shaping our engineering standards, building organizational capacity, and ensuring alignment between our business objectives and technical capabilities.

You Will:

Lead and Inspire: Build, mentor, and empower a world-class engineering organization that spans multiple time zones
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with Movement Labs’ mission and business objectives
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Developer Relations, Business Development, Marketing, Legal, and other teams to align technical priorities with business needs
Operational Excellence: Drive roadmap planning, project execution, and delivery of high-quality solutions on time and within budget
Culture Building: Foster a collaborative, innovative, and accountable engineering culture grounded by our Values of ownership, integrity, grit, respect, and solution-driven focus.
Team Development: Establish systems for performance monitoring, professional growth, and retention of top engineering talent
Recruitment: Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and hire exceptional engineering talent, scaling the team effectively as the company grows
Technical Oversight: Provide guidance on architecture, tools, and technologies to ensure scalability, security, and long-term success.

You Have:

Proven Leadership: 10+ years of experience in engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles such as Director, VP, or CTO in high-growth startups or technology organizations
Technical Expertise: Strong technical background, ideally with experience in blockchain technologies, distributed systems, or other deep technical domains
Global Experience: Experience managing and scaling teams across multiple time zones and cultural contexts
Strategic Vision: Ability to align engineering priorities with business strategy and translate them into actionable roadmaps
Operational Excellence: Demonstrated success in implementing processes, systems, and metrics to drive efficiency and effectiveness across engineering teams.

You May Have:

Experience with Rust, Go, or other modern programming languages
Deep understanding of blockchain protocols, smart contract development, or decentralized application (dApp) ecosystems
Proven ability to scale teams and engineering organizations from 0-1
A track record of leading engineering organizations through hypergrowth while maintaining high standards of quality and innovation.

We offer a competitive salary, token award, and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team at the forefront of the web3 revolution. If you are a driven, community-focused professional with a passion for blockchain technology, we'd love to hear from you.

To be successful in our mission to create a thriving ecosystem around the Move language and Movement platform, it is essential to build a team enriched with diverse perspectives and experiences. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and cherish the diversity within our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply and consider all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in line with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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What You Should Know About VP of Engineering, Movement Labs

At Movement Labs, we are at the forefront of blockchain innovation, providing an open modular framework for developing Move-based infrastructures and applications. We’re on the lookout for a passionate VP of Engineering to step in and take the helm of our engineering division. As the Vice President of Engineering, you'll be pivotal in shaping our engineering strategy and overseeing a vibrant team of engineers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology. Your leadership will not only inspire a culture of excellence and innovation but also ensure that our technical efforts align seamlessly with Movement Labs’ ambitious objectives. You’ll play a crucial role in fostering collaboration across various teams, including Developer Relations and Business Development, to prioritize and execute projects that drive our mission forward. Your strategic vision will help establish performance metrics and systems that promote growth and retention of our engineering talent. With your extensive experience — over 10 years in engineering roles, and 5 years in leadership positions — you’re ready to mentor our diverse team, ensuring that we build an exceptional engineering organization spanning multiple time zones. Join us at Movement Labs, where your contributions will shape the future of blockchain technology and create impactful solutions. Together we can facilitate a thriving ecosystem around the Move language, while embracing a culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.

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What qualifications do I need for the VP of Engineering position at Movement Labs?

To qualify for the VP of Engineering role at Movement Labs, candidates must possess over 10 years of experience in engineering, including a minimum of 5 years in senior leadership roles like Director, VP, or CTO. A strong technical background, preferably with blockchain technologies and distributed systems, is essential. Experience managing global teams across different time zones is also valued.