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Our team includes builders from Mysten Labs, Diem, Apple, Netflix, and Google.\nAbout the Role\nWe’re hiring an Engineering Manager to lead, support, and grow high-performing engineering teams building core infrastructure at Subzero Labs.\nYou’ll focus primarily on people leadership - including coaching engineers, building team processes, driving hiring, and ensuring we maintain high technical velocity and culture. 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