Sr. Manager - Central Bank Digital Currency

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

When you join the SF Fed, you join a team of people working together to foster an inclusive economy that works for everyone. From data-driven insights to cloud transformation, the information technology team moves the SF Fed forward. We use innovative technologies and Agile methods to positively impact every American across the communities we serve.

This position is responsible for supporting the Federal Reserve System’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Research and Development program. The Head of Core Engineering will serve as a member of the group’s leadership team and contribute toward driving the progress of CBDC R&D activities. This position reports directly to the Program’s VP of R&D.

As part of the program’s leadership team, the Head of Core Engineering will work alongside and in collaboration with the Product Owner and Head of TechOps. The individual will be responsible for investigating, analyzing, architecting, and implementing different technological options. A successful candidate will manage a team of highly skilled software architects and engineers focused on exploring, analyzing, and developing possible implementations of a core engine other potential features. The individual will also work closely with the TechOps team to investigate scalability, security, and system reliability. We are looking for a person who can deliver exceptional results and who possesses an in-depth knowledge of the full software engineering stack, preferably with a strong background in Cryptocurrencies and familiarity with other distributed/decentralized principals. The ideal candidate will be able to think with a product mindset, work in an Agile environment, and shift priorities as needed. They will also be someone who enjoys experimentation, cutting edge research, and is interested in having a significant impact.

We empower our people to balance their life and work responsibilities. That’s why we offer a flexible hybrid work model that allows you to collaborate with office colleagues on some days, and work from home on others.

Responsibilities:

• Provide thought and people leadership for the core engineering team and the Program more broadly
• Oversee the development and delivery of a technical roadmap with requirements ensuring integration to overall Program roadmap
• Maintain and build a high-performance engineering culture supporting cross team collaboration and delivering high quality solutions
• Craft a relevant technological vision that balances aspiration and pragmatism
• Provide technical and functional expertise, and offer support where needed in overcoming road blocks
• Ensure compliance with Federal Reserve policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in software engineering. Cryptocurrency/ Distributed Ledger Technology desired
• Proven background in managing an engineering team
• Experience leading programs, projects, or areas requiring in-depth subject matter expertise
• Experience implementing successful programs and participating in all aspects of the product development life cycle.
• Ability to write clear and concise technical documents, including design documents, specifications, and technology roadmaps
• Deep understanding of technology-driven businesses, including technical components and modern application development processes
• Advanced experience using agile methodologies to deliver IT projects
• Must be a U.S Citizen or a Green Card holder with intent to become a U.S Citizen

Base Salary Range: Min: $171,600 - Mid: $222,800 - Max: $274,100 (Location: San Francisco)
Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

We offer a wonderful benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account, Backup Child Care Program, Pretax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k), and a Retirement / Pension

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

At the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, we believe in the diversity of our people, ideas, and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive culture that is representative of the communities we serve.

#LI-Hybrid

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job CategoryInformation Technology

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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