Protocol Product Manager
We are in search of a Product Manager to join our Protocol team at O(1) Labs.
O(1) Labs is known for launching Mina Protocol, a blockchain innovation of unprecedented size (22KB - equivalent to just a couple of tweets) that integrates cutting-edge recursive Snarks technology. The Mina Protocol showcases exceptional efficiency by addressing critical blockchain challenges such as privacy, scalability, and decentralization. The upcoming Berkeley hard fork will introduce programmable privacy to the blockchain ecosystem through zkApps powered by o1j.
The Protocol Product Manager will be responsible for:
- Establishing strong partnerships with Mina Ecosystem collaborators
- Demonstrating effective project management abilities alongside essential Product Management skills
- Engaging with various customer segments including node operators, staking pool operators, and developers to create customer profiles and segments
- Conducting industry analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities
- Influencing the Mina Protocol Roadmap by offering insights derived from customers, industry standards, and technology landscapes
- Defining and monitoring key metrics
- Identifying and prioritizing areas for enhancement and specific opportunities for Mina Protocol, such as TPS improvement, node operator experience enhancement, block time optimization, among others
- Formulating comprehensive product requirements (PRDs)
- Collaborating with other o1Labs engineering teams, including sdk, crypto, and platform
- Demonstrating proficiency in PM tools like Github, Figma, Notion, or equivalent tools
Ideal candidates will possess:
- 1-3 years of prior experience in successfully managing products or services, ideally within a web3 organization
- Some level of comprehension regarding blockchain or distributed systems
- Strong technical acumen
- Proficient project management skills and a passion for organized and effective project completion
- Excellent communication capabilities
- Familiarity with technical concepts including APIs, GraphQL, blockchains, distributed systems, etc.
- Bonus points for experience with cryptography, zk, or proof systems
About Us:
O(1) Labs has pioneered the development of a cryptocurrency protocol capable of supporting real-world applications and widespread adoption. Our team operates remotely across the globe and is backed by prominent investors such as Polychain, Metastable, Max Levchin, and Naval Ravikant.
The base salary for this full-time position falls within the range of $143k to $180k in addition to equity and benefits. Salary figures are dependent on role and level. The range indicated on job postings reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensations in remote positions. Individual pay within this range is determined by various factors like role, level, and relevant skills and experience. Further details on specific salary ranges can be discussed during the recruitment process.
We recently introduced Mina Protocol to the market, a groundbreaking cryptocurrency that compresses the blockchain size significantly (down to approximately 22KB). With the capacity to scale to thousands of transactions per second and accommodate millions of users while ensuring a decentralized structure viable for cell phones to act as fully verifying nodes. Presently, our focus lies in driving innovation in applications powered by zero-knowledge cryptography.
We emphasize the importance of incorporating diverse perspectives throughout the process, from inception to completion. This position offers the opportunity to join a close-knit, collaborative team, enabling significant autonomy while contributing to solving intriguing cross-disciplinary challenges encompassing cryptography, engineering, product design, economics, and sociology. We offer competitive compensation in terms of both salary and equity, along with top-tier benefits.
Interested candidates can reach out by sending an email with their resume to the given email address with the subject line "Protocol Product Manager."
We are fully committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Individuals from diverse backgrounds, including people of color, LGBTQ individuals, women, and individuals with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Listing Business Development Manager (Crypto, Japanese Speaking)
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Listing Business Development to drive growth by leading end-to-end sales initiatives and strategic collaborations in the blockchain and crypto sector, while coordinating cross-functional teams and staying ahead of market trends through continuous research and industry engagement.
About the Role:
- Identify new business opportunities, expand and execute strategic partnerships
- Look for new listing sales opportunities in Blockchain and crypto space
- Manage the listing sales pipeline, from researching, sourcing, contacting, negotiating, converting and following up with clients
- Liase and coordinate with marketing, product, customer support and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery of products
- Assess and monitor key indicators of cryptocurrency projects and evaluating the effectiveness of partnership and campaign initiatives
- Monitor market trends and conducting R&D in the cryptocurrency market
- Participate in overseas exhibitions and events as required and network with potential business partners
Requirements:
Business level Japanese proficiency
Minimum 1 year of BD/sales experience in crypto/blockchain space
Familiar with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology
Experience in managing a team
Experience in crypto coins listing or general business development experience in the crypto industry
Capabilities of develop global customer relationships independently
Good relationship with team and cross functional communication skill
Ideal Candidate:
Have a good sense of cooperation and working with a team
Able to act independently and proactively
Experience in customer negotiation
Listing Business Development
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Listing Business Development to drive growth by leading end-to-end sales initiatives and strategic collaborations in the blockchain and crypto sector, while coordinating cross-functional teams and staying ahead of market trends through continuous research and industry engagement.
About the Role:
- Identify new business opportunities, expand and execute strategic partnerships
- Look for new listing sales opportunities in Blockchain and crypto space
- Manage the listing sales pipeline, from researching, sourcing, contacting, negotiating, converting and following up with clients
- Liase and coordinate with marketing, product, customer support and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery of products
- Assess and monitor key indicators of cryptocurrency projects and evaluating the effectiveness of partnership and campaign initiatives
- Monitor market trends and conducting R&D in the cryptocurrency market
- Participate in overseas exhibitions and events as required and network with potential business partners
Requirements:
- Business level English
- Minimum 1 year of BD/sales experience in crypto/blockchain space
- Familiar with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology
- Capabilities of develop global customer relationships independently
- Good relationship with team and cross functional communication skill
- Fast learner, hard worker and team player
Ideal Candidate:
- Have a good sense of cooperation and working with a team
-Able to act independently and proactively
- Experience in customer negotiation
- Business level Japanese
Chief Technology Officer (Japanese Speaking)
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Japanese speaking Chief Technology Officer to lead our engineering team.As frequent communication with Japan and Vietnam entities is required, this role will require Japanese language proficiency and will be fully remote at the moment.
– Formulate strategy and establish the technical vision for the business
– Preparation of specifications and design documents for product development
– Project management of the development process, including quality control
– Define and refine engineering workflows, tech architecture and infrastructure
– Build, develop, lead a world class engineering team
Requirements:
– Experience as a CTO or in a similar technology leadership role in cryptocurrency exchanges or brokerage firms.
– Strong leadership capabilities – with proven success of building, developing and leading an engineering team
– Experience in development using Python, PHP and NodeJS
– Project management experience
– Business level English
– Business level Japanese language skills (JLPT N2 and above) to communicate with Japan and Vietnam entity without need for translator
Ideal Candidate:
– Has project management experience
– Has experience as CTO or similar role in a startup
– Knowledge and interest in cryptocurrency
Project Frameworks and Languages:
– Backend: nestJS(Node JS), Laravel (PHP),Python
– Database: Redis, My SQL
– Frontend: Vue JS
– Mobile: React Native, Android Native, Swift
– DevOps: Git, CI/CD, Docker, Jenkins, GitLabCD
– Cloud: AWS
Korean Growth Lead
KOL Business Development
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time KOL Business Development to join our team.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven KOL Business Development to drive user growth and enhance brand visibility for our exchange. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and nurturing relationships with local KOLs, influencers, communities, projects, and strategic partners to promote our platform.
- Identify and build relationships with local KOLs/influencers/, communities, projects, and other potential partners to promote the exchange in order to achieve user growth.
- As a representative of the exchange, to build and maintain a good relationship with KOLs and marketing channels to achieve long-term partnership
- Be responsible for the execution and performance of KOL marketing strategy, track and analyze results, and make adjustments to ensure optimal performance and maximum ROI.
- Stay updated with local industry developments trends, conduct market research and create strategies when required
- Attend events as a representative of the exchange when required, expand network and bring in more leads for the exchange
Requirements:
- Experience as KOL BD in similar companies/markets
- Understanding of cryptocurrency
- Fluent in English
Preferred Qualification:
- Japanese speaking proficiency