Head of Ecosystem Growth

About Arbitrum Foundation

The Arbitrum Foundation focuses on advancing Ethereum scalability through cutting-edge Layer 2 solutions. Our primary product, Arbitrum One, an Optimistic Rollup, enables quicker and more cost-effective transactions while upholding Ethereum’s security and decentralization. We empower developers to create secure and scalable decentralized applications (dApps) using Arbitrum chains. Our goal is to enrich the Ethereum ecosystem and promote the adoption of Web3 technology by providing high-performance, open-source blockchain solutions. With hundreds of dApps on the platform and over $13 billion TVL, Arbitrum leads as an Ethereum scaling solution.

Dedicated to decentralization, innovation, and community, we are committed to shaping the future of decentralized finance and blockchain technology. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about contributing to the progression of the Web.

Your Role

The Arbitrum Foundation is in search of a Head of Ecosystem Growth to spearhead the adoption of Arbitrum’s technologies and cultivate its ecosystem. responsibilities include expanding and supporting a dynamic community of developers, partners, and users. By fostering strategic partnerships and leading ecosystem growth efforts, you will drive Arbitrum’s long-term success as the premier Ethereum scaling solution.

Your Responsibilities

• Ecosystem Strategy & Vision: Develop and execute strategies to enhance and reinforce the Arbitrum ecosystem, driving the adoption of Arbitrum technologies.
• Partnership Development: Identify and establish strategic partnerships with stakeholders in the blockchain and Web3 space, onboard companies into Web3, and ally with industry leaders.
• Ecosystem Support & Enablement: Collaborate with technical, marketing, and operations teams to provide partners with necessary tools, resources, and support for building on Arbitrum.
• Product Integration & Adoption: Coordinate with the engineering team to ensure easy accessibility and integration of Arbitrum technology into various decentralized applications and blockchain projects.
• Ecosystem Metrics & Reporting: Define KPIs for ecosystem growth, track progress in growing the developer base and increasing Arbitrum usage, and regularly report metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
• Grant & Funding Programs: Supervise ecosystem grants and funding programs to support new projects and developers building on Arbitrum.
• Ecosystem Events & Activation: Organize vital events such as hackathons, developer meetups, and Web3-focused conferences to boost the Arbitrum ecosystem and provide networking opportunities.

What You'll Need

• 10+ years of experience in ecosystem development or growth roles within the blockchain, Web3, or technology sectors.
• Proven expertise in building and expanding developer ecosystems and partnerships in a dynamic environment.
• Strong experience in Layer 1 or Layer 2 blockchain solutions as well as Ethereum or other decentralized technologies.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders, developers, partners, and the broader Web3 community.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Leadership and people management skills to collaborate across teams.
• Data-driven approach to track and report on ecosystem growth metrics.
• Deep understanding of Ethereum, Layer 2 technologies, and decentralized applications.

Arbitrum Foundation Perks

The Arbitrum Foundation offers benefits prioritizing the well-being of employees and their families, including healthcare insurance, home office set-up allowance, growth allowance, flexible time off, and a company-issued laptop. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.