Erin Wilson

DIRECCÇT HIRINGGGGGGGGG ⚠️ Position - Senior Product Engineer $150,000-$300,000 annual Location - San Francisco, California Hybrid ________N O T E 👇 ______ INTERESTED CANDIDATES CAN SENT ME OVER HERE CV 👇 "[email protected]" Description 👇 Candidates need to be willing to work hybrid in San Francisco We are an early-stage startup; our team dynamics are different from companies of other sizes and stages. We're a small team, with high ownership, who are not only passionate about what we do, but seek to be exceptional as well. Currently, our team consists solely of our 2 co-founders, Sina and Joe. There's a lot of stuff going on, and a lot of ambiguity. We prioritize having a strong, in-person culture in San Francisco for our founding team. We are open to team members who operate remotely on a case-by-case basis. We do NOT expect you to work all the time, but you’ll have to be diligent and hold yourself accountable regarding the boundaries for your work day. Depending on your location, you may need to be flexible to accommodate the schedules of other team members and clients. We want teammates who own it. We strongly believe that empowering everyone on our team with ownership is a key to our growth and success. We expect every team member to not only own decision making, but also own the success or failure that results from their decisions. Requirements Experience shipping production code in a language like Typescript, Rust, Python, Go, Solidity Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong sense of ownership Obsession with shipping code with a bias for self-reliance Past work experience spanning Web2 and Web3 systems 4+ years of experience shipping Typescript or Javascript for web based front end applications Comfort shipping code with the following tools: React, NextJS, Tailwind, Wagmi, Viem Hunger for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in crypto today, with a knack for quick iteration Familiarity with design principles and tools About You A solid understanding of engineering principles. You enjoy building and shipping quality, resilient, and dependable services. A sense of grit to dive into a problem and own the implementation of solutions. Possess excellent communication skills for effectively conveying your perspective, ideas, problems, and solutions. A strong sense of ownership and prioritization when navigating the ambiguity of an early-stage startup. A motivation for accelerating the adoption of digital ownership beyond the current limitations of public blockchains. Responsibilities As an engineer, you'll play a critical role in building out our foundational infrastructure in a fast paced startup environment. This will involve researching, designing, and implementing novel engineering solutions related to hybrid onchain/offchain systems. You will ship a lot of code, with the potential to work on things like indexers, databases, smart contracts, cryptography, and APIs all operating at a global scale.

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As many of you know, Prelude's shutdown by Calendly caused a lot of movement in the interview scheduling space as many TA teams look for a new solution. Many amazing Prelude customers have migrated to Guide in recent months and we’re working hard to make the transition even easier for anyone looking for a new solution. Here's a few things we're doing: 👉 1. For Prelude organizations, Guide will match or beat your current pricing terms so you don’t have to ask finance for additional budget. 👉 2. The Guide product team will migrate your Prelude data for you (interviewer pools, etc) so you can avoid any repeat work and launch quicker. 👉 3. We’ll also prioritize your launch date on Guide's implementation calendar to meet any contract/switching deadlines you might have, and help you focus on other things :) 💥 And the kicker (or teaser, really): stay tuned for an exciting announcement soon about some familiar faces joining the Guide team. If you’re using Prelude and looking for new scheduling software, DM me. I’ll personally show you around Guide and share why teams like Duolingo, MongoDB, Openly, Strava, Glossier, Inc. and many more are making the switch.

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Tech Job Market Update: Tough Times for White-Collar Roles Even seasoned pros are struggling. After 13 years at eBay, a candidate applied to 135 jobs—only two callbacks, zero offers. What’s happening? Tech hiring is down 25-32% in IT, engineering, QA, and more. Overhiring, AI efficiency, and record job applications are slowing hiring timelines (now 66 days on avg). Job seekers face fierce competition—standing out has never been harder. How are you navigating this market? Let’s share strategies below! 👇 #JobSearch #TechCareers

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Question for the tech recruiters or TA leaders out there. You're hiring software engineers, what would you expect your CV Submitted to Offer ration to be based on the below hiring process: 1. CV submitted (fully prescreened by recruiter/TA) 2. Hiring Manager CV Review 3. Hiring Manager Phone Interview 4. Technical Interview 5. Values Interview Granted there will be lots of nuances, but broadly speaking what are you expecting? 5:1, 7:1, 10:1, 15:1 ? #recruitment #recruiting #talentacquisition

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Hey all... JOB OPPORTUNITY !! mini story included_ 2 weeks ago I posted for this role and we made it through interviews in 1 week. I hate dangling 'speed' in front of people bc I know how frustrated people are (this market sucks!), but this truly was a special, refined process. ⚒ Took the brief > presented a stand-out candidate > interviewed over 5 business days > offer! 🙀 It was wild but in the best way! A dream for a great recruiting partnership. But also a > 🎢. And as things go, it wasn't the right timing for this particular candidate. That's okay! 🥁 That means the role is still open, and I gotta fill it. This client has been interviewing for a couple of months, and by now, knows exactly what they are looking for, and are ready to hire yesterday. So here is what we learned we really need from this most recent interview round: 🌟 🌟 🌟 Have you worked at a startup? Have you worked for a big company? Are you in the Bay Area (able to get to San Mateo 2x/wk for jam sessions)? Can you get down with being an IC for 6-12 months and want to/have experience building a team? Do you want to be a strategic partner and build from 0-1? And hang out in Figma every day? 🌟 🌟 🌟 Please see original post below for all relevant/required info! Hit me up and share with your SF buddies/networks. I appreciate you! This team is cool. Level-headed. Accommodating. Clear-sighted. Passionate. TYSM. 🧡

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Startup CTOs we interview hundreds of software engineers a month, here's the top 5 questions we get asked we all know that compensation, benefits and remote working opportunities are king But what else do engineers want to know from you when they get into the process. Here they are: - What is the technical vision/Roadmap? - How can they evidence a clear PMF? - What's the engineering culture/values? - What are the growth and learning ops? - Can we give examples here you have displayed transparency in leadership and decision-making? Did I miss any? let me know 👇 ✌️

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In the past two weeks I’ve jeopardized $50k in revenue by coaching candidates and hiring teams AWAY from “placements” that would have won me large contingent fees. Why? Because longterm fit is so much more important than just “making the placement”. Traditional upfront placement fees haven’t aligned the incentives for recruiters and hiring teams adequately towards that end. In each of recent these instances, the more I learned, the more I realized that the match wouldn’t have lasted long or been the right fit for both parties. 🤑 So I’m putting my money where my proverbial mouth is… 🤑 New Recruiting Model where pricing increases over time depending on longterm success $1,000 Retainer + $1k/month for each month they stay employed Examples: 😩 If this person remains a fit for only 6 months >> $7,000 total spend 🤔 If this person is a strong fit for 12 months >> $13,000 total spend 🤗 If this person is still anchoring the team 18 months in, we’ll celebrate our joint “success” >> $26,500 total spend Book a discovery call (or zoom if that corded phone my daughter's currently obsessed with isn't your jam) to see if your next role might qualify for this new model! https://lnkd.in/gPckAH9V #Hiring #Startups #TheTruthAlways #Transparency #Recruiting

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Feeling overwhelmed by the vast opportunities in recruiting? 🔍 The key isn't to do it all - it's to focus on what matters most. Niching down allows you to become an expert in a specific role, location, or industry. Imagine being the go-to recruiter for Python Engineers in the Bay Area or Nurse Practitioners in Arizona. 🎯 It's not about casting a wide net; it's about precision and expertise. How are you niching down in your recruiting strategy? Ready to take your recruiting game to the next level? The Millionaire Recruiter Program is designed to help you master your niche, build your brand, and scale your agency to new heights. 🎓🚀 Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your focus, we'll give you the tools, coaching, and community you need to become the go-to expert in your field. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your career - spots are limited! Check the comments for a link to book a call with me. Let's find out if the program is right for you. #Recruitment #NicheMarketing #Specialization

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We're hiring at Quantum! 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 $5,000 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 for anyone who connects me with someone we hire (NO Placement Guarantees/WAIT - immediate cash payout). 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝐎𝐓𝐄: $250-400𝐤)  𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐎𝐓𝐄: $500-1𝐌) 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫: - Background: Top 5% Agency Technical Recruiter ($500-1M+ billings) / Top Recruiter @ Tier 1 VC Backed startups with a burning desire for more impact, growth and financial upside  - Depth in software engineering recruiting for complex products (bonus if you're adept in AI / ML) - Mamba Mentality: People who are obsessed with their crafts & refuse to accept the status quo - Team-First: You aim to be the best AND elevate everyone around you. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦: - Best client portfolio in the industry: We partner with 70% of the Tier 1 VC's and are concurrently building 100+ of the world's best AI startups — insane opportunity to work directly with incredible CEOs and drive huge impact. - Career & Financial opportunity: Top % commission upside, hyper fast career growth based on results, & ability to work directly with top CEOs & build a name for yourself in the venture ecosystem [ Top earners @ $500k-1.5M ]  - Disrupt an industry: We don't just place people, we build entire companies. We're the first firm to commercialize an end-to-end service partnering with founders from Seed - IPO. Completed 50+ placements for a number of startups. - .01% Team & Culture: Work & learn the best partners & recruiters in our industry. Insanely passionate, high energy & mission driven team that loves to win & celebrate together If this sounds like you, please shoot me a DM and lets connect.

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Last week I sat down with Matthew Sevey (Founder of My Code Career & Head of Engineering at Celestia Labs) and Mike Massari (Career coach and ex-Director of Platform & Integrations at Chainlink Labs) to discuss the Job Market in 2024, with a focus on the industry we know best, Tech & Web3. A few takeaways below 👇 How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market: 1. Build an Online Presence: Whether it’s posting on LinkedIn/X or building out your GitHub profile with open-source contributions, a strong online presence can set you apart. 2. Network: Engage both online and in person at events or conferences. Talk about your passions and connect with others in your field. 3. Do the Work Up-Front: Tailor your CV and cover letter for each application and prepare thoroughly for your interviews to make a strong impression. Challenges Employers Face in Hiring: 1. Testing for Soft Skills: In a remote-first world, skills like communication and adaptability are crucial but harder to evaluate during the hiring process. 2. Filling Specialised Roles: In Web3, rapidly changing technology requirements make it challenging to find candidates with the right expertise. 3. Managing Compensation: Compensation management is especially challenging when hiring for niche roles across regions with diverse compensation expectations. To understand how to manage compensation check out our salary report: https://lnkd.in/gaZxPufW Navigating the tech job market in 2024 requires both job seekers and employers to adapt and evolve continuously. Staying proactive, whether in skill development or hiring strategies, is key. If you’re on the hunt for a new role, check out https://www.calyptus.co/ for 100+ roles across 50+ top web3 protocols.  If you need bit of extra support when it comes to applying to roles and interview preparation, I’ve not doubt that Matthew & Mike would be happy to chat. 

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ATTN: Tech Hiring Leaders ❗ The Importance of Timely Hiring Decisions I’ve been reflecting on how crucial it is for hiring managers to act quickly when it comes to top candidates. In today’s competitive job market, the difference between landing an all-star 🌟 employee and losing them to another company often comes down to timing. I’ve seen firsthand that candidates who don’t hear back within 7-10 days of an interview often lose interest or accept offers elsewhere. Highly competitive industries (like tech or healthcare) might require even faster follow-ups, with responses expected within 48-72 hours of an interview. The takeaway? Don't let a long decision-making process cost you your next great hire. Timely communication is key!

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