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VP of Engineering Services

About Moonsong Labs

Moonsong Labs is a web3 protocol and AI engineering services and venture studio business.  We have expertise in developing software to support blockchain and AI implementations.  Our venture studio incubates new businesses building decentralized developer infrastructure and AI protocols.  Examples of our work include the project Moonbeam, a blockchain that implements an Ethereum compatible environment and natively supports cross chain use cases.  And Kluster AI (https://kluster.ai/) a decentralized large AI model inference and fine tuning platform.


Your Role

We are looking for a VP of Engineering Services to join the Moonsong Labs team to lead our Engineering Services team on a day to day basis.  The VP of Engineering Services acts as a bridge between the engineering org and other business stakeholders.  The main responsibility of this role is to manage, mentor, and grow the Engineering Services team, provide technical oversight across projects, and make sure that engineering services are delivered with the right quality to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.  


The ideal candidate has experience running and managing engineering team(s). This role involves being the voice of engineering and engaging with the business operations and account management teams to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction for engineering services delivered.  Key responsibilities include hiring, performance assessments, setting and enforcing standards, supporting growth and acquisition of new business, interfacing with customer stakeholders, and assessing and mitigating project risks.  Knowledge of software engineering, web3, and AI is highly desirable as is an IT and technical background. 

A successful candidate will get the opportunity to shape and develop the engineering team of a leading company in web3 and AI space, with a reputation for shipping and incubating highly secure and reliable software protocol projects. We foster a culture of autonomy and taking action so we expect you to bring your ideas, experience, and knowledge to help us manage and grow our business.  You will be joining a company that is strategically positioned at the leading edge of the 2 most important technology trends in the market today.  Reach out to us if you are interested in helping to drive a future, where blockchains and AI enable new, software native, and decentralized ways of coordinating and augmenting human activity.



What you will do:
  • Lead Engineering Services on a day to day basis.  Management & mentorship of the MSL Engineering Services team, technical oversight across projects.
  • Be the main engineering point of contact with other internal teams, closely collaborate with business operations and account management to ensure profitability and successful customer outcomes.
  • Overall responsibility for service and deliverable quality and that contractual requirements are met.
  • Overall responsibility for technical project risk assessment, work with other business stakeholders to mitigate these risks.
  • Partner with bd and account management to be the voice of engineering in growing the engineering services business, renewing existing business, and addressing any service related issues and concerns.
  • Championing and implementing standards, tools, and best practices across the org including software quality, testing, license compliance, and other areas.
  • Foster an environment of learning, growth and technical excellence within the  engineering services team. 
  • Achieve high levels of engineer employee satisfaction, maintain low attrition and lead necessary recruitment initiatives.
  • Manage engineer performance evaluation process and promotions.


What you will bring:
  • Previous experience running and managing an engineering team.
  • 8-10 years of relevant working experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline.  Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Technical and software engineering background and experience.
  • Interest in web3 and AI is highly desirable.
  • Experience understanding and negotiating contracts and agreements is desirable.
  • High level of commercial awareness, good understanding of financial management and reporting.
  • Good writing skills with an ability to explain complex concepts and issues in a clear and accessible way.
  • Demonstrated ability to present to and work directly with an executive customer audience.
  • Good attention to detail while working well under pressure.


Perks and benefits:
  • 100% Remote
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Health and Dental plans (for US based employees)
  • Direct line of access to Managing Partners and senior leadership; A flat organizational structure and the camaraderie of working alongside committed professionals focused on providing dedicated mentorship, respectful feedback, and career advancement
  • Continuous learning & development
  • 20% time to collaborate on other projects within MSL or on side projects


Ready to Shape the Future? Join Us Today!

Equal Opportunity is the law, and at Moonsong Labs, we are ardently committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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September 8, 2024

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