Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is a decentralized, permissionless naming system built on the Ethereum blockchain that enables human-readable names (like "myname.eth") to be linked to standard Ethereum addresses and other distributed systems.
As one of the first protocols built on Ethereum, ENS has enabled over 3 million registered .eth names, and over another 20 million ENS names from teams such as Coinbase, Uniswap, and Linea, as well as integrations with hundreds of other apps, wallets, protocols, and browsers in the crypto ecosystem.
ENS Labs has been driving the core development of the ENS protocol since 2018. We created the ENS app, open-source libraries, and core smart contracts. We are on a mission to make crypto-powered experiences as easy and accessible as browsing the web. Join us as we build the next iteration of our protocol, ENSv2, and pioneer a more decentralized, flexible, and scalable ENS for the future.
As ENS continues to evolve, we’re looking for a Head of Network Engineering to lead our network infrastructure and ensure the scalability, security, and performance of ENS services.
About the Role
As the Head of Network Engineering at ENS, you will lead the design, development, and ongoing optimization of the network infrastructure that powers ENS, ensuring its scalability and reliability as the platform evolves.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in network architecture, distributed systems, and blockchain infrastructure, with a strong passion for designing and building solutions that can scale to meet the growing demands of ENS.
Who You Are
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Set the vision and strategy for ENS's network infrastructure development.
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Own the end-to-end design and architecture, ensuring scalability, high availability, and fault tolerance.
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Ensure seamless integration with Ethereum and other decentralized protocols.
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Maintain network security, robustness, and compliance with best practices, protecting ENS data and transactions.
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Implement and manage monitoring solutions for performance, reliability, and security, optimizing proactively.
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Plan for future growth by assessing usage trends, predicting needs, and leveraging emerging technologies.
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Lead incident management, ensuring quick response to disruptions and long-term resolutions.
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Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and implement innovations to enhance ENS’s network capabilities.
What You'll Do
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8+ years of experience in network engineering or distributed systems, with 3+ years in leadership.
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Proven experience managing scalable, high-availability network infrastructures, ideally in cloud-native or decentralized environments.
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Expertise in security best practices for decentralized systems, including DDoS protection, encryption, and zero-trust architectures.
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Strong knowledge of network protocols, distributed systems, and blockchain-based networking.
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Leadership experience with the ability to drive strategy, execute complex technical solutions.
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Exceptional mentoring skills, fostering team development and continuous learning.
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Excellent problem-solving abilities, particularly with complex network and system issues.
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Experience troubleshooting network performance in large-scale, decentralized environments.
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Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
It’s a Plus, if You Have
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Familiarity with decentralized storage systems (e.g., IPFS, Arweave).
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Understanding of Web3 concepts, ENS governance, and the Ethereum ecosystem.
