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.