Member of Product, Blockchain Researcher

At Anchorage Digital, we are dedicated to constructing the most advanced digital asset platform for institutional participation in the crypto realm.

Anchorage Digital serves as a platform facilitating institutional involvement in digital assets through services like custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and top-tier security infrastructure. The company boasts key investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with a Series D valuation surpassing $3 billion. Anchorage Digital, founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, has established offices in New York, Porto, Singapore, and Sioux Falls.

In this role as a Member of Product within the Blockchain Research team, you will play a crucial role as a liaison between Anchorage Digital and the wider Web3 community. Working in the Protocol Specialist department, you will engage in deep technical research, developer relations, and product strategy. Your primary responsibilities include being an expert on essential protocols, actively participating in respective communities, showcasing technical excellence, and offering value-added resources to partners and clients. Your efforts will directly impact our recognition, showcasing our proficiency and setting Anchorage Digital apart in the institutional crypto landscape.

Technical Skills:

• Conduct proactive research on integrating protocols with emerging blockchains to develop on-chain solutions that offer value to protocol foundations and institutional investors.
• Define requirements and roadmap independently, collaborating closely with an agile scrum team on cutting-edge blockchain research and integrations.
• Maintain a profound technical grasp of the crypto landscape, encompassing various Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocols.
• Demonstrate a track record of substantial contributions to technical projects, showcasing proficient code writing skills on your GitHub profile.
• Utilize AI tools like Cursor, Claude, and ChatGPT to expedite prototyping, research, and thoughtful reviews.

Complexity and Impact of Work:

• Collaborate with sales, protocol research, engineering, and product teams to spearhead projects, maintain momentum, and overcome hurdles.
• Produce high-quality research and technical content, inclusive of white papers and blog posts, crafted in a clear and understandable manner.
• Initiate or advise on developer tooling and develop code for Proof of Concepts to showcase innovative ways institutions can interact with emerging DeFi protocols and L2s.

Organizational Knowledge:

• Flag potential protocol architecture, security, or growth impact changes to relevant stakeholders and managers when necessary.
• Assist in evaluating emerging ecosystems, distinguishing sustainable, organic growth from inflated hype to steer sales and product strategies.

Communication and Influence:

• Represent Anchorage Digital as a technical envoy across online platforms, industry events, and client interactions.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for internal teams and external partners, delivering in-depth analysis on protocol architecture.
• Contribute firsthand to the growth of vital ecosystems by actively engaging in governance forums and submitting pull requests to open-source repositories.
• Translate intricate technical concepts, like Byzantine Fault Tolerance or Tendermint, to both engineering and executive audiences.

You may be well-suited for this role if you possess:

• A genuine passion and profound technical insight into the cryptocurrency landscape, encompassing various Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocols.
• An active GitHub profile showcasing a proven track record of technical project contributions and prowess in writing effective code.
• Exceptional communication capabilities, able to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executives and colleagues in engineering.
• A strategic mindset that understands the link between grassroots technical engagement and broader business objectives.
• A strong sense of initiative and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Additional qualifications would be advantageous, including:

• Prior experience in Developer Relations, Technical Evangelism, or Protocol Specialist roles within a cryptocurrency-centric organization.
• Established relationships and a solid reputation within critical blockchain ecosystems.
• Previous involvement in presenting at technical events, conferences, or hackathons.
• Familiarity with the requirements of institutional participants in the digital asset domain.
• Appreciation for the storyline of "Hamilton," evidencing an emotional connection to the narrative of a new financial system being formed.

About Anchorage Digital: Who we are

The team at Anchorage Digital embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds in platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology to provide foundational elements enabling institutions to partake in the evolving digital asset environment. The Anchorage Village, our collective team, comprises over 600 members sharing one common objective: paving the way for the future of finance in a secure way within the new global economy.

Anchorage Digital is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that respects, supports, and connects all individuals, irrespective of their origins or identities. We celebrate and value diversity, considering it essential for achieving our best work collectively.

Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer that upholds equal employment opportunities regardless of various factors, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Anchorage Digital evaluates candidates based on qualifications, despite any criminal histories, in compliance with legal standards.

Protecting client privacy is of utmost importance to Anchorage Digital, and we strive to uphold their trust when handling personal or financial data. For more insights on data handling and privacy, refer to our privacy policy.

Artificial intelligence tools may support parts of the hiring process at Anchorage Digital, helping review applications, analyze resumes, or assess responses. Nevertheless, human judgment continues to steer final hiring decisions.

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