Director of Infrastructure

About Openmesh

Openmesh is a trailblazing open-source cloud infrastructure and global open data network that aims to store vital global data without intermediaries. As the largest open web3 data lake, it covers approximately 80% of the crypto and web3 ecosystem. Openmesh plans to expand its data coverage to include public health and scientific research data by 2024.

Openmesh empowers individuals to create their own decentralized data clouds, connect globally, securely share data, reduce deployment costs, and automate data cloud setup. Consider Openmesh as the internet's open data fabric, offering universal access and preventing interference from regulators, governments, corporations, or its creators.

Our Vision

Our vision is to democratize data and combat information asymmetry on a grand scale. We believe that access to reliable, unedited information is a basic right in a free society. Openmesh's Core Principles empower a decentralized approach to data, ensuring that no single authority can manipulate or control it. The infrastructure and technology stack are open-source and governed by an open-source community.

Our Culture

At Openmesh, we live and breathe crypto and blockchain 24/7. We love tackling large challenges and understand the thriving and ever-evolving nature of the industry. Critical thinking and creativity drive us to excel above and beyond the norm. Our goal is to foster an environment where ideas are valued based on merit, encouraging significant work and strong relationships. We prioritize radical honesty and transparency, embracing constructive debates, challenging reasoning, and accepting errors and weaknesses to foster growth and innovation.

The Role

As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing strategic initiatives within our project to ensure success. Your primary goal will be to deliver high-quality software, build and lead a top-notch team, and align all objectives with Openmesh's vision. This includes refining processes and team dynamics, addressing interdependencies, and removing obstacles that impede progress.

We are looking for people who:

• Recognize the societal importance of decentralized systems, open-source networks, and democratizing data.
• Possess the leadership skills needed to navigate high-stakes, multifaceted teams with various collaborators.
• Exhibit self-awareness, curiosity, and the ability to lead by example, gaining the respect of peers.
• Take ownership, demonstrate accountability, and proactively resolve issues.
• Strive for higher standards and refuse to settle for adequacy.
• Understand engineering perspectives, translating vague objectives into clear, actionable plans.
• Balance practicality, excellence, and agility supported by sound reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Founder to transform ideas and the vision into a well-defined technical roadmap.
• Take full responsibility for complex product suite solutions across multiple platforms. This includes managing the product's vision, strategy, technical aspects, and capabilities.
• Work with stakeholders, partners, and senior leadership to understand the existing customer experience and identify areas for improvement.
• Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to align the team's work with the product strategy.
• Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, planning sessions, reviews, and retrospective discussions.
• Guide the team towards set goals by resolving obstacles and anticipating future challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong passion for decentralization and alignment with our vision and mission.
• Proven track record of thinking outside the box to bring new perspectives and innovative solutions.
• 10+ years of experience in hands-on technical writing, production code, solution engineering, or technical architecture within a sizable company or product environment.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Agile software product development. High-level understanding of customer experience.
• Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies, adaptability to specific situations.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, combined with excellent organizational abilities.
• Deep understanding of software development processes, enabling effective collaboration with engineers and product managers to maintain quality standards and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us

• Lead the way in reshaping data management and accessibility through a revolutionary product.
• Collaborate with a global community of innovators and thought leaders in the decentralized space.
• Make a significant global impact on data access and utilization by promoting transparency, efficiency, and democratization.
• Enjoy a dynamic, rewarding work environment along with competitive compensation and benefits.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their passion for decentralized technologies and their vision for Openmesh's future.