Gauntlet is DeFi’s risk manager. We drive capital efficiency while maintaining economic safety for some of the largest crypto protocols with our cutting-edge simulations. Gauntlet manages risk and incentives for over $40 Billion in assets.

Gauntlet continuously publishes cutting-edge research, making us the most cited in peer reviewed articles in the DeFi industry. We’re a Series B company with 40 employees operating remote-first but primarily in New York City.

You will be leading a team of Engineers and Data Scientists to develop industry-leading products and infrastructure that will enable DeFi to achieve greater efficiency and impact.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a full-stack engineering team and direct the development of key services and infrastructure behind Gauntlet's products
• Coach and mentor direct reports to reach personal and company goals
• Work in tandem with Growth, Product and Engineering teams to break down complex projects into tangible milestones
• Help drive the technical roadmap and be a steward of the engineering culture at Gauntlet
• Partner with Recruiting to grow the team (with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional development experience, 1+ years of direct management experience
• Proven ability to mentor and coach junior engineers
• Ability to balance long-term thinking and planning with short-term execution on tactical goals
• High standard for engineering excellence and experience creating processes and an environment where team members can do their best work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Points

• DeFi, crypto, or blockchain development experience (e.g. Web3, Hardhat/Truffle, Solidity, etc..)

Benefits and Perks

• Remote first - work from anywhere!
• Competitive packages with the added opportunity for incentive based compensation
• Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk
• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees
• Laptop, monitor, keyboard and mouse setup provided
• $1,000 WFH stipend upon joining
• $100 per month reimbursement for fitness-related expenses
• Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data
• Unlimited vacation policy
• 100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks
• Fertility benefits

Please note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada. Should you need alternative accommodations, please note that in your application.

The national pay range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000 plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local cost of labor.