CoW Protocol: Software Engineering Team Lead (Web3)

Headquarters: Lisbon, Portugal
URL: https://cow.fi/

• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages knowledge sharing, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to support team members in their career growth and provide guidance on skill development.
• Set clear goals and expectations both for individuals as well as your team, identifying and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce pain points.
• Project planning and development of new functionality for both our off-chain services (optimising transaction execution, scaling order throughput, increasing protocol decentralisation) and the infrastructure that is serving them (Pulumi, K8S, AWS)
• Support the team in its on-call rotation to ensure we provide an always-on, world-class product experience.
• Give thoughtful and in-depth code reviews of your colleagues’ contributions to our open-source codebase and ensure we follow best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in both Web3 and Web2 technologies, and ensure the team is utilizing the most appropriate tools.

• A Web3 believer and passion for the future of decentralized systems.
• Up to speed in managing a team of backend and infrastructure teams in the Web3 space.
• Data-Driven: You foster open debates and arguments and let yourself be convinced by code and data to make informed decisions.
• Strong Ownership - you own the responsibilities, lead the projects, and get things done.
• Collaborative - A strong leader fosters a collaborative environment and thrives on building solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Result Oriented - you deliver measurable impact and have a dedication to bringing things over the finish line.
• Adaptable - As a startup, we move at a fast pace and may need you to be able to pivot and adapt strategies quickly.
• Humble enough to step aside and listen to others.

• You have strong leadership and people management skills, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Proficiency in any programming language such as Solidity, Rust, TypeScript, Python, or Go.
• Experience in building and integrating with blockchain platforms (Ethereum, Polkadot, etc.) and deploying and serving reliable systems at scale.
• You are an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and are able to effectively collaborate with cross-functional and remote teams.
• You have a proactive approach and exhibit excellent problem-solving skills.
• Passion for staying updated with the latest industry trends and advancements.

• Being a part of an international team, where everyone treats each other with respect and moves towards the same goal.
• Flexible work environment: join our hub in Lisbon or work remotely.
• Freedom and responsibility. You do not need to be told what to do.
• Flexible work schedule. We do not track time, we measure impact.
• Competitive salary and token plan.
• Regular trips to reunite with the rest of the team. Despite being a remote-first company, we believe that face-to-face meetings with the team bring great value.
• Conference budget to keep up to date with the developments of the ecosystem.
• Learning budget to support your higher ambitions.
• Impact: you are joining a startup where you can make a huge difference. Your work matters!
• Flat hierarchies: this means fewer processes and bureaucracy - see more of your ideas come to life!
• Flexible work and vacation times: We truly believe in and stand for work-life balance. We have an excellent flexible work policy and a generous vacation allowance.
• Grow with us: We're growing rapidly, the industry is expanding fast, and we have a lot to do.

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/cow-protocol-software-engineering-team-lead-web3