Nexus

Engineering Manager

Nexus, San Francisco

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About Nexus
Nexus is building a world supercomputer by leveraging the latest advancements in AI, cryptography, engineering, and science. Our team of world-leading experts is developing and deploying the Nexus Layer 1 blockchain and Nexus zkVM (zero-knowledge virtual machine) in support of our mission to enable the Verifiable Internet.
Nexus raised $25M in Series A funding from Lightspeed, Pantera, Dragonfly, SV Angel, and more.
We are headquartered in San Francisco, and this role will be in-person with the rest of the Nexus team.
Engineering Manager – Product & Infrastructure
Nexus is looking for a mission-driven Engineering Manager with a strong product sense and a passion for building at the edge of what’s possible. You'll lead a talented, fast-moving engineering team tackling deep technical challenges while delivering user-facing products with real-world impact.
We’re seeking leaders who thrive in ambiguity, care about product outcomes, and want to shape the future of secure, decentralized infrastructure. Whether your background is in frontend, backend, distributed systems, or something in between, this role is about shipping exceptional products—not just managing a team.
Responsibilities

Help foster a culture of AI-first engineering.
Lead, inspire, and grow a high-performing team of engineers focused on building breakthrough technologies.
Partner closely with product, design, and other functions to define and deliver user-first experiences.
Drive development across our stack—from internal dev tools to customer-facing infrastructure.
Ensure excellence in software architecture, reliability, and security as we scale.
Own project execution, delivery timelines, and cross-functional alignment.
Build a culture of ownership, quality, and velocity.
Champion engineering best practices, including testing, observability, automation, and infrastructure as code.

Requirements

Have led product or infrastructure teams that shipped real products used at scale.
Can navigate ambiguity, drive clarity, and prioritize ruthlessly.
Have experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), Kubernetes, and IaC tools like Terraform.
Understand (or are eager to dive into) distributed systems, cryptography, and blockchain protocols.
Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
Balance speed and quality without sacrificing either.\Thrive in fast-paced environments and want to build something enduring.

Benefits

Competitive salary and generous equity compensation
Health insurance for employees and their dependents
Daily lunch and dinner provided at SF headquarters
Company-paid travel to events and conferences

Nexus is committed to diversity in our workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development

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