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.
Senior Backend Engineer
We are looking for a Backend Developer to join our remote team. As a key member of the development team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining APIs, handling data management, and integrating with the blockchain and other systems. You’ll work closely with the frontend developers to ensure seamless integration between the backend and the user-facing parts of the platform.
Responsibilities :
API Development: Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs to interact with the front-end and blockchain components of the platform.
Database Management: Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) to store and manage user data, property metadata, transactions, and more.
Blockchain Integration: Collaborate with the Smart Contract team to integrate the backend with blockchain technologies like Ethereum and Polygon (Web3 interactions).
Security & Performance: Implement security protocols to ensure platform safety and high performance, including handling user authentication, payment systems, and personal data management.
Collaboration with Frontend: While your focus is backend, a basic understanding of React and frontend development will help you collaborate effectively with the frontend team for API consumption and integration.
Troubleshooting & Debugging: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs, improving both the backend and the overall user experience.
Documentation: Write clear and concise documentation for APIs, database structures, and integration processes to ensure smooth team collaboration and future scalability.
Requirements :
5+ years of backend development experience.
Strong knowledge of Node.js and Express.js.
Experience working with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other databases.
Familiarity with IPFS or cloud storage solutions is a plus.
Basic knowledge of React.js and frontend development (enough to collaborate effectively with frontend team).
Experience working with Web3 technologies (Ethereum, Polygon, Web3.js, Ethers.js) is preferred but not required.
Understanding of smart contracts and decentralized applications is a plus.
Security: Strong understanding of security best practices, especially in regard to blockchain interactions and user data.
Problem-Solving: Ability to debug, optimize, and troubleshoot complex systems.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document processes clearly and work in a remote team environment.
Frontend Engineer
We’re looking for a Frontend Developer with a solid foundation in React and modern front-end development. You’ll play a key role in building immersive and intuitive user interfaces for property browsing, token transactions, and 3D environments.
Responsibilities :
Build and maintain responsive web interfaces using React and TypeScript
Integrate with backend APIs and Web3 services (e.g., wallet auth, smart contract interaction)
Work with 3D designers to integrate Three.js models into the user experience
Optimize UI performance for high-load and mobile experiences
Collaborate with backend, blockchain, and AI teams for seamless end-to-end experiences
Contribute to design system and component libraries
Participate in code reviews and agile sprints
Requirements :
5+ years of experience in front-end development
Proficient in React.js, JS/TS, HTML5, CSS3
Familiarity with frontend state management (e.g., Redux, Zustand, or Context API)
Comfortable working with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
Basic understanding of Web3 or blockchain wallet integrations (MetaMask, WalletConnect)
Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
Version control with Git
UI/UX Designer
We’re looking for a talented UX/UI Designer who thrives at the intersection of design, interactivity, and front-end development. You’ll be responsible for crafting intuitive, elegant user experiences while designing 3D visualizations of real estate environments using tools like Blender and Three.js.
The ideal candidate combines strong design sensibility with technical proficiency and has basic hands-on experience with React and front-end development.
Responsibilities :
Design wireframes, mockups, and user flows for the web & mobile platform
Create immersive, interactive 3D property visualizations using Blender or similar tools
Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate 3D scenes using Three.js
Ensure a seamless user experience from Web2 UX to Web3 wallet interactions
Maintain design consistency across components, tokens, and 3D interfaces
Conduct user testing, iterate on feedback, and improve UI/UX design quality
Help optimize performance and responsiveness of 3D/visual elements
Contribute to brand visual direction and design system
Requirements :
5+ years of experience in UX/UI design, preferably for complex web & mobile applications or platforms
Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
Strong portfolio demonstrating both UX strategy and beautiful UI execution
Experience with 3D modeling tools such as Blender, Cinema4D, or similar
Basic knowledge of React and modern front-end development (HTML, CSS, JS)
Familiarity with Three.js or willingness to learn quickly
Understanding of responsive and mobile-first design
Ability to collaborate with engineers, product managers, and blockchain teams
Strong communication skills and self-motivation in a remote setting
Mobile Developer
We are looking for a Mobile Developer to help build and optimize the mobile experience for the platform. You will work closely with our product, backend, and design teams to create a performant, secure, and intuitive mobile app that supports real-time 3D property viewing, blockchain interactions, and AI-powered recommendations.
Responsibilities :
Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications (iOS and Android)
Integrate with backend APIs and smart contracts (Web3)
Optimize app performance, responsiveness, and security
Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement immersive and intuitive experiences
Integrate 3D content using tools like Unity, Babylon.js, or Three.js (if mobile-compatible)
Enable wallet connections (e.g., WalletConnect)
Implement features such as property listings, profiles, payments, notifications, etc.
Conduct testing and debugging across multiple devices and OS versions
Participate in code reviews and Agile sprints
Requirements :
5+ years of mobile development experience
Strong proficiency with React Native (preferred) or Flutter
Experience integrating RESTful APIs and Web3 tools (e.g., Ethers.js, WalletConnect)
Familiarity with blockchain wallets and decentralized identity concepts
Basic understanding of React and front-end development
Experience with Firebase, Push Notifications, and payment SDKs
Ability to work with 3D content or ARKit/ARCore is a plus
Experience publishing and maintaining apps in App Store and Google Play
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Excellent communication and collaboration in a remote team environment
AI/ML Engineer
We are looking for an experienced AI/ML Engineer to join our team and drive the development of intelligent systems that enhance user personalization, property recommendations, pricing models, and more. You will work across disciplines with frontend, backend, and blockchain engineers to create and deploy real-world AI features in a decentralized ecosystem.
Responsibilities :
Build and deploy machine learning models for property recommendations, price prediction, and user engagement optimization.
Integrate LightFM, LangChain, and OpenAI/LLM frameworks.
Design AI-powered agents, chatbots, and virtual assistants.
Collaborate on feature engineering, data pipelines, and AI service APIs.
Work with frontend developers to display predictive results and recommendations in the UI.
Deploy models using AWS SageMaker or similar infrastructure.
Monitor model performance and continuously improve accuracy and efficiency.
Stay up to date with advancements in GenAI, real estate AI, and MLOps best practices.
Requirements :
5+ years of hands-on AI/ML development experience.
Strong Python skills with frameworks like NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
Experience with recommender systems (e.g., LightFM), NLP, or conversational AI (LangChain).
Familiar with deploying models in cloud environments (preferably AWS SageMaker).
Working knowledge of React and frontend integration basics.
Solid understanding of data preparation, model tuning, and deployment workflows.
Strong problem-solving ability and self-management skills.