Responsibilities
- Own the roadmap for the protocol team.
- Develop and defend strong opinions on what is important, balancing the needs of internal teams, adjacent product verticals, external partners, and the long-term health of the protocol.
- Critically assess and make informed decisions on core areas of the protocol such as intent mechanism design, the evolution of our solver network, and innovations in intent auctions.
- Own product development from conception to launch, including writing detailed and technical PRDs, managing a backlog, and making decisive priority calls between new features, architectural improvements, and technical debt.
- Work closely with key partners and initiatives within the Ethereum ecosystem, such as the Open Intents Framework and ERC-7683, to understand and own how these standards and frameworks should influence the protocol's evolution.
- Collaborate with engineering, business development, and marketing to ensure the protocol roadmap is aligned with broader company and product objectives and market needs.
- Gather and analyze data on protocol performance, solver behavior, and market trends to inform product strategy and justify roadmap decisions.
- Leverage modern AI tooling to accelerate shipping without compromising quality; evaluate and suggest new tools/frameworks when advantageous.
Requirements
- 5+ years of product management experience, with a significant portion focused on technical or platform products.
- Deeply Technical: Must have a strong technical background and be comfortable discussing smart contract architecture, protocol-level mechanisms, and the trade-offs inherent in decentralized systems.
- Proven Web3 Experience: Successfully built and shipped protocols and products in the Web3 space.
- A deep understanding of DeFi, interoperability protocols, and the broader smart contract landscape is ideal.
- Execution-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to take ideas and turn them into shipped products. Must be a pragmatist who knows how to get things done in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Strategic Thinker: Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to form strong, well-reasoned opinions and the humility to update them with new information.
- Passion for the future of interoperability and a desire to be at the forefront of innovation in the space.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries & substantial token options.
- 100% remote work environment.
- Encouragement to create a work environment where you thrive.
- Globally distributed team with at least 3-4 hours of daily overlap with Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Take vacation when you need it.
- Family care support.
- Training and development opportunities.
Additional Information
- Employees must have at least 3-4 hours of daily overlap with Eastern Standard Time (EST) to ensure seamless collaboration and communication.
- Risk Labs is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplaces.
- The company values: 1) Economic freedom, 2) Openness, honesty, and directness, 3) Integrity, 4) Iterative learning, 5) Taking smart risks, 6) Creating an environment where everyone 'does their best work'.
