Head of Engineering Remote

Head of Engineering (Remote) New York, NY (Remote) / Engineering / Remote At 3Box Labs we are on a mission to usher in a new era for the web, where data is secure, interactions are trustworthy, and relationships become the foundation of connection. We are enabling delightful, integrated online experiences while bolstering privacy and freedom to innovate. Our flagship product, Ceramic, serves as the building block for composable data on the web and powers thousands of the world's most ambitious applications. We are backed by an impressive community and leading investors such as USV, Placeholder, Variant, and Multicoin, all of whom share deep conviction in our mission. Our team is lean, diverse, and has five years of expert remote work experience, complemented by frequent team retreats. We have a track record that includes founding tech startups, publishing books, earning product awards, authoring patents, shaping Ethereum standards, and advising Fortune‑100 CEOs. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applicants who identify with groups traditionally underrepresented in tech. As Head of Engineering, you will drive the delivery and growth of our Engineering organization. You will ensure technical excellence and the well‑being of our team while guiding the strategy and technical direction of the Ceramic Network. You will be the first non‑founder on the executive team, reporting directly to the CEO, Danny Zuckerman. Success looks like... The engineering organization doubles in the first year, adding exemplary technical talent and leadership that reinforce our culture and values. The team is known as one of the most diverse, inclusive, happy, and productive in Web3. Ceramic processes 10× more transactions every six months, meeting performance and reliability goals for scaled Web3 use cases while continuously adding new capabilities. The engineering team delivers more effectively than ever, gaining velocity faster than capacity. We coach the team, mature our operations, and remove bottlenecks, using data to make decisions, mitigate risks, and build complete feedback loops. Goals are clear across the organization. You collaborate with the executive team to drive strategy, roadmap, and resource planning, hiring, and prioritization. A deep sense of ownership, trust, and collaboration exists within the Engineering team. Individuals receive frequent, effective feedback and mentoring, grow rapidly, and churn is minimal. You're likely a good fit if you have... 6+ years of engineering management experience and 10+ years in technical organizations with significant contributions to high‑impact projects. Proven ability to hire and grow great teams. You can identify, evaluate, and retain exceptional engineers and managers and help them accelerate their growth. Experience in Web3, crypto, databases/data lakes/data streaming, or a development platform known for an outstanding developer experience. A desire to be close to the tech and architecture even if you are not writing code. Exceptional communication and mentorship skills, able to articulate complex technical problems, rally the team around a shared vision, and excel in a remote‑first workflow. Ability to lead teams in a fast‑changing, high‑growth environment. You thrive with uncertainty, bring order to chaos, and design systems for empowerment rather than control. Deep interest in Web3, large‑scale data systems, data sovereignty, and improving the way the web works. Our Values Care : We work with passionate teammates committed to a shared purpose and support each other to work better and live well. Act with intention : We are thoughtful doers who put as much into why and how we do something as what we do. Go further, together : Our mission is too big for us alone; we cultivate trust, ask for help, and build momentum together. Drive incredible impact : We aim for massive impact and we deliver. Benefits and Perks Generous equity for everyone. Competitive salary that is fair across the globe. Unlimited vacation and flexible working hours. Budgets for learning, thought leadership, and community events. In‑person team retreats twice a year. Healthcare benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr