# Protocol Engineer (DeFi)

## About Tunnel Vision Labs

Tunnel Vision Labs is a venture studio focused on building sophisticated DeFi and cross-chain communication products. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of decentralized technologies and unlock the full potential of DeFi and web3.
We are a remote-friendly company with a strong commitment to ensuring our team members can do great work and thrive without having to live near an office. This role is open to candidates across the world.

## About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Protocol Engineer with a strong background in Solidity development and experience in DeFi, markets, financial engineering, or mechanism design to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing innovative protocols and writing production-ready code that enables seamless cross-chain asset transfer while maintaining high levels of security.

## Responsibilities
- Develop bleeding edge protocols and write production-ready code for seamless cross-chain asset transfers, focusing on interoperability and safety
- Conduct thorough research on existing protocols and market trends to develop new or improve existing financial products
- Work as a key member of the  protocol engineering team to architect, specify, and implement your research findings
- Serve as an educational resource for the rest of the team, ensuring a shared understanding of technical concepts and innovations
- Continuously evaluate and improve the security and efficiency of our solutions
- Work closely with other engineers to integrate, test, and deploy developed protocols
- Ensure the highest quality of code, adhering to best practices and industry standards.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong background in DeFi, crypto communities, traditional finance products, and mechanism design
- In-depth knowledge of blockchain technology and smart contract development, with a focus on Solidity programming
- Proven experience in writing production-ready Solidity code for DeFi applications or protocols
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to discuss technical concepts clearly and concisely
- Open-mindedness towards new ideas with a mindset of continuous learning and improvement
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

## Nice-to-Haves
- Prior experience working on interchain liquidity solutions or cross-chain interoperability projects
- Familiarity with the Ethereum, Polkadot, or Cosmos ecosystems
- Experience in financial engineering, market making, or structured product design

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome all qualified candidates regardless of their background or experience level. If you share our vision of providing seamless cross-chain asset transfer solutions while prioritizing security, we encourage you to apply.




We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Protocol Engineer with a strong background in Solidity development and experience in DeFi, markets, financial engineering, or mechanism design to join our team.

Tunnel Vision Labs is a venture studio focused on building sophisticated DeFi and cross-chain communication products. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of decentralized technologies and unlock the full potential of DeFi and web3.
We are a remote-friendly company with a strong commitment to ensuring our team members can do great work and thrive without having to live near an office. This role is open to candidates across the world.


Tunnel Vision Labs is a venture studio focused on building sophisticated DeFi and cross-chain communication products. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of decentralized technologies and unlock the full potential of DeFi and web3.

Tunnel Vision Labs

Protocol Engineer (DeFi)

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;As our Director of Product Design, you&#39;ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that Blockdaemon delivers innovative, delightful, and consistent experiences to our clients across all digital platforms. Leading a team of designers, you&#39;ll be responsible for driving design innovation, simplifying user experiences, and improving the discovery process. You&#39;ll be a passionate advocate for design, fostering strong relationships with internal clients in digital, business, and technology, and adopting a systems thinking approach to managing the team. Planning and executing complex projects, as well as, driving change across the organization will be critical to your success.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;The role will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders to optimize the management of design, content, and research across our experiences. You&#39;ll support cross-functional partners in leading product design, client experience, development at scale, and risk management. This is a high-profile, cross-enterprise role within Blockdaemon, offering a unique opportunity to build scalable practices and shape the future of our business.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Responsibilities:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Partner with leaders in Product and Design to establish the vision and direction for established and emerging product lines.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Formulate and communicate a vision that builds on the Blockdaemon platform, and develop strategies to execute the design and implementation of new features.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Collaborate closely with the Head of Product to develop workflows that drive delightful experiences in efficient and scalable ways.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Build and lead engaged, high-functioning teams within the Product Design team and with partners in Product, Technology, Marketing/Brand, and other areas of the firm.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the product development lifecycle and agile practices.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Engage with technology partners to optimize product development processes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Establish design strategies to achieve superior business results that align to and support business level OKRs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Foster strong relationships with both the UX, Brand, and other partner teams, and champion best-in-class client experience built on a scalable foundation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Experience designing, establishing and managing adherence to a design system and design standards.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;In partnership with Product Marketing, develop user personas, journeys, and specifications through close customer discovery.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Create wireframes, process flows, high-fidelity comps and prototypes to test and deliver your ideas.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Required Experience:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;5-7 years of experience in design and digital product leadership roles with demonstrated increasing scope/impact.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Experience providing end-to-end design direction and digital product leadership for technology solutions in the financial services industry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;3 years of experience in people management with a consistent record of building and inspiring hard-working teams.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Exceptional communication, relationship management, and influencing skills with experience managing multiple priorities and overseeing distinct teams with varied strengths.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Proven ability to navigate complex and nuanced interpersonal issues, balance priorities of different stakeholders, and build trust among business partners.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Passion for initiating, building, and cultivating strong authentic relationships inside and outside the group.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Experience driving transformation, change, and process improvement through people, process, and technology, with a broad view of continuous process improvement and operational discipline.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Leadership skills to articulate a complex task or analysis to individuals at all levels of the company, and to build organizational capacity through proper organizational structure, hiring, training, and recruiting the best talent available.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A passion for blockchain and web3 space experience is a plus.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Successful track record in developing a design methodology and championing a culture for design across the business.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Bachelor&#39;s degree required. Post-graduate degree is a plus.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;US salary range: $180,000 - $230,000&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;&quot;&gt;#LI-Remote&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;content-conclusion&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Us:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;We Know Nodes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Blockdaemon is the leading blockchain node infrastructure platform. Supporting 30+ protocols, 70 out-of-the-box node types, and monitoring plug-ins for cloud and on-premises services, Blockdaemon is used by exchanges, custodians, enterprises, financial institutions and 10k+ developers to connect commercial stakeholders to blockchains. Blockdaemon&#39;s mission is to simplify the process of deploying nodes and creating scalable enterprise blockchain solutions via APIs, BYOI, auto- decentralization and auto-healing of nodes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;We are rapidly growing our fully remote, decentralized team. We are made up of dedicated and passionate individuals who want to make an impact in this dynamic and emerging industry. We offer competitive salaries as well as employer contributions to health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances. At Blockdaemon, we understand that “life happens” and offer a flexible PTO policy and encourage employees to take time off when they need it.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;We are a fully distributed team and have the tools and benefits to support you in your remote work environment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Blockdaemon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;As our Director of Product Design, you&#39;ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that Blockdaemon delivers innovative, delightful, and consistent experiences to our clients across all digital platforms. Leading a team of designers, you&#39;ll be responsible for driving design innovation, simplifying user experiences, and improving the discovery process. You&#39;ll be a passionate advocate for design, fostering strong relationships with internal clients in digital, business, and technology, and adopting a systems thinking approach to managing the team. Planning and executing complex projects, as well as, driving change across the organization will be critical to your success.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;The role will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders to optimize the management of design, content, and research across our experiences. You&#39;ll support cross-functional partners in leading product design, client experience, development at scale, and risk management. This is a high-profile, cross-enterprise role within Blockdaemon, offering a unique opportunity to build scalable practices and shape the future of our business.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Responsibilities:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Partner with leaders in Product and Design to establish the vision and direction for established and emerging product lines.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Formulate and communicate a vision that builds on the Blockdaemon platform, and develop strategies to execute the design and implementation of new features.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Collaborate closely with the Head of Product to develop workflows that drive delightful experiences in efficient and scalable ways.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Build and lead engaged, high-functioning teams within the Product Design team and with partners in Product, Technology, Marketing/Brand, and other areas of the firm.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the product development lifecycle and agile practices.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Engage with technology partners to optimize product development processes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Establish design strategies to achieve superior business results that align to and support business level OKRs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Foster strong relationships with both the UX, Brand, and other partner teams, and champion best-in-class client experience built on a scalable foundation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Experience designing, establishing and managing adherence to a design system and design standards.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;In partnership with Product Marketing, develop user personas, journeys, and specifications through close customer discovery.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Create wireframes, process flows, high-fidelity comps and prototypes to test and deliver your ideas.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Required Experience:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;5-7 years of experience in design and digital product leadership roles with demonstrated increasing scope/impact.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Experience providing end-to-end design direction and digital product leadership for technology solutions in the financial services industry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;3 years of experience in people management with a consistent record of building and inspiring hard-working teams.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Exceptional communication, relationship management, and influencing skills with experience managing multiple priorities and overseeing distinct teams with varied strengths.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Proven ability to navigate complex and nuanced interpersonal issues, balance priorities of different stakeholders, and build trust among business partners.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Passion for initiating, building, and cultivating strong authentic relationships inside and outside the group.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Experience driving transformation, change, and process improvement through people, process, and technology, with a broad view of continuous process improvement and operational discipline.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Leadership skills to articulate a complex task or analysis to individuals at all levels of the company, and to build organizational capacity through proper organizational structure, hiring, training, and recruiting the best talent available.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A passion for blockchain and web3 space experience is a plus.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Successful track record in developing a design methodology and championing a culture for design across the business.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Bachelor&#39;s degree required. Post-graduate degree is a plus.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;US salary range: $180,000 - $230,000&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;&quot;&gt;#LI-Remote&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;content-conclusion&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Us:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;We Know Nodes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Blockdaemon is the leading blockchain node infrastructure platform. Supporting 30+ protocols, 70 out-of-the-box node types, and monitoring plug-ins for cloud and on-premises services, Blockdaemon is used by exchanges, custodians, enterprises, financial institutions and 10k+ developers to connect commercial stakeholders to blockchains. Blockdaemon&#39;s mission is to simplify the process of deploying nodes and creating scalable enterprise blockchain solutions via APIs, BYOI, auto- decentralization and auto-healing of nodes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;We are rapidly growing our fully remote, decentralized team. We are made up of dedicated and passionate individuals who want to make an impact in this dynamic and emerging industry. We offer competitive salaries as well as employer contributions to health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances. At Blockdaemon, we understand that “life happens” and offer a flexible PTO policy and encourage employees to take time off when they need it.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;We are a fully distributed team and have the tools and benefits to support you in your remote work environment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Blockdaemon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Blockdaemon

Director of Product Design

&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Us:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Thesis is a cryptocurrency venture studio whose mission is to empower the individual. We seek, fund, and build products and protocols in cryptocurrency and decentralized businesses that enable personal empowerment. Our projects include Keep (now Threshold) Network, a privacy protocol for public blockchains, Fold, for earning Bitcoin on your purchases in the physical and virtual worlds, Saddle, a community owned, open source stablecoin swap protocol, and Taho, a community owned and operated cryptocurrency wallet. Investors in the company include Andreessen Horowitz, Polychain Capital, and Draper Associates, among others. We are a remote-first company, led by founders who have been operating in the cryptocurrency and Web3 space since 2014.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thesis is seeking a Sr. Creative Developer to join our Labs team&lt;/strong&gt;. Our Labs team is at the edge of discovery and validating future projects in the industry. Our goal is to identify the next big idea, project or entrepreneur to kick start their Labs incubation experience, champion through our internal validation process with the long term goal of project spin out. The initial phase begins in Labs where we evaluate the prototyping process.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;As the Sr. Creative Developer, you will be building prototypes for products that challenge industry standards and push the limits of technology. The ideal candidate for this role is self directed, entrepreneurial, design savvy, and knows how to stand up a prototype quickly and efficiently. This person knows perfect is the enemy of complete, but won’t sacrifice attention to detail. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This position reports to the Director of Engineering and CEO of Thesis.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About You:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The Sr. Creative Developer at Labs will be responsible for architecting and building multiple projects from the ground up.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You will conduct research and development on a wide range of technologies and protocols, both in and outside of Web3&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Work closely with the Labs lead, engineering, project, and design teams to create adaptable and intuitive user interfaces for our prototypes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Stay current with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in front-end development and Web3 ecosystems, and proactively share knowledge with the team&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of front-end components with back-end systems and APIs&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Work well with a small team in a face-paced environment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Be a quick learner with an ambitious and results-driven personality&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of market validation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Demonstrated experience bringing product development to life through prototyping&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirements:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;4+ years experience working with Typescript&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The ability to produce working prototypes under tight deadlines&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You’re a lifelong learner who loves solving problems&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You’re ambitious and have a results-driven work ethic&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You’re a communicator who can articulate the “technical” to fellow engineers as well as non-technical team members&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Your written communication skills match your verbal skills (providing us with technical or non-technical writing samples is a plus)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Open and transparent communication with your team, including the ability to ask for help&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The ability and desire as a member of a small, growing team to foster an inclusive culture and standard&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nice to haves:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience developing quick frontends with React and Material UI or Chakra&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Awareness of other common languages used in crypto (Go, Rust, C++, Solidity). We love polyglots!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Familiarity with smart contract development (Solidity or Rust) and Web3.js or ethers.js or similar libraries for interacting with blockchain networks&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience with research and development, including writing technical papers and presenting at conferences, high level of detailed technical documentation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience contributing to an open source product, especially in Web3&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Passion and curiosity about the evolving Web3 and crypto space&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience working with with entrepreneurs/founders/CEOs&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Us:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Thesis is a cryptocurrency venture studio whose mission is to empower the individual. We seek, fund, and build products and protocols in cryptocurrency and decentralized businesses that enable personal empowerment. Our projects include Keep (now Threshold) Network, a privacy protocol for public blockchains, Fold, for earning Bitcoin on your purchases in the physical and virtual worlds, Saddle, a community owned, open source stablecoin swap protocol, and Taho, a community owned and operated cryptocurrency wallet. Investors in the company include Andreessen Horowitz, Polychain Capital, and Draper Associates, among others. We are a remote-first company, led by founders who have been operating in the cryptocurrency and Web3 space since 2014.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thesis is seeking a Sr. Creative Developer to join our Labs team&lt;/strong&gt;. Our Labs team is at the edge of discovery and validating future projects in the industry. Our goal is to identify the next big idea, project or entrepreneur to kick start their Labs incubation experience, champion through our internal validation process with the long term goal of project spin out. The initial phase begins in Labs where we evaluate the prototyping process.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;As the Sr. Creative Developer, you will be building prototypes for products that challenge industry standards and push the limits of technology. The ideal candidate for this role is self directed, entrepreneurial, design savvy, and knows how to stand up a prototype quickly and efficiently. This person knows perfect is the enemy of complete, but won’t sacrifice attention to detail. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;This position reports to the Director of Engineering and CEO of Thesis.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About You:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;The Sr. Creative Developer at Labs will be responsible for architecting and building multiple projects from the ground up.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;You will conduct research and development on a wide range of technologies and protocols, both in and outside of Web3&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Work closely with the Labs lead, engineering, project, and design teams to create adaptable and intuitive user interfaces for our prototypes&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Stay current with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in front-end development and Web3 ecosystems, and proactively share knowledge with the team&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of front-end components with back-end systems and APIs&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Work well with a small team in a face-paced environment&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Be a quick learner with an ambitious and results-driven personality&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Knowledge of market validation&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Demonstrated experience bringing product development to life through prototyping&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirements:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;4+ years experience working with Typescript&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The ability to produce working prototypes under tight deadlines&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;You’re a lifelong learner who loves solving problems&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;You’re ambitious and have a results-driven work ethic&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;You’re a communicator who can articulate the “technical” to fellow engineers as well as non-technical team members&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Your written communication skills match your verbal skills (providing us with technical or non-technical writing samples is a plus)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Open and transparent communication with your team, including the ability to ask for help&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The ability and desire as a member of a small, growing team to foster an inclusive culture and standard&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nice to haves:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Experience developing quick frontends with React and Material UI or Chakra&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Awareness of other common languages used in crypto (Go, Rust, C++, Solidity). We love polyglots!&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Familiarity with smart contract development (Solidity or Rust) and Web3.js or ethers.js or similar libraries for interacting with blockchain networks&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Experience with research and development, including writing technical papers and presenting at conferences, high level of detailed technical documentation&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Experience contributing to an open source product, especially in Web3&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Passion and curiosity about the evolving Web3 and crypto space&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Experience working with with entrepreneurs/founders/CEOs&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;

Thesis

Sr. Creative Developer

<div><span style="font-size: 11pt">At Foundation, we are laying the groundwork for web3—the next generation of the internet full of limitless possibilities. In web3, your creativity is valued and your digital objects belong to you. We aim to put power directly back into the hands of those who create online. Why? We believe this is how the internet should just work. Our team is made up of individuals who share that vision. Together, we’re unlocking the full potential of an internet based on new values of ownership and decentralization.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Our mission is to build the most powerful tools for the most creative people in the world. Everything from the smart contracts powering Foundation, to the design that our community interacts with daily, takes into consideration how our collective actions impact people.&nbsp;New technology requires creativity, and web3 is uncharted. Foundation leads. Come join us.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 17pt">The Team</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">At Foundation, we’ve built out a team of incredibly talented designers, and we’ve quickly made a name for ourselves by creating the best designed user experience in web3. We’re looking to continue our success here by bringing on a Brand Design Director. As </span><b style="font-size: 11pt">Brand Design Director</b><span style="font-size: 11pt">, you’ll contribute directly to the Brand Design work, as well as lead and motivate our existing Brand Design team. You’ll join our Design team, reporting directly to our Chief Design Officer, to work alongside a team of creatives that are collectively working to define Foundation as the premier destination for creators, collectors, and curators in web3. </span></div>

At Foundation, we are laying the groundwork for web3—the next generation of the internet full of limitless possibilities. In web3, your creativity is valued and your digital objects belong to you. We aim to put power directly back into the hands of those who create online. Why? We believe this is how the internet should just work. Our team is made up of individuals who share that vision. Together, we’re unlocking the full potential of an internet based on new values of ownership and decentralization.

Our mission is to build the most powerful tools for the most creative people in the world. Everything from the smart contracts powering Foundation, to the design that our community interacts with daily, takes into consideration how our collective actions impact people. New technology requires creativity, and web3 is uncharted. Foundation leads. Come join us.

The Team
At Foundation, we’ve built out a team of incredibly talented designers, and we’ve quickly made a name for ourselves by creating the best designed user experience in web3. We’re looking to continue our success here by bringing on a Brand Design Director. As Brand Design Director, you’ll contribute directly to the Brand Design work, as well as lead and motivate our existing Brand Design team. You’ll join our Design team, reporting directly to our Chief Design Officer, to work alongside a team of creatives that are collectively working to define Foundation as the premier destination for creators, collectors, and curators in web3. 


Foundation

Brand Design Director

<div><b>About the Company</b></div><div>Founded in 2018 by professors of Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, utilizing best-in-class AI technology to secure and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. CertiK’s mission is to secure the cyber world. Starting with blockchain, CertiK applies cutting-edge innovations from academia into enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to be built with security and correctness.</div><div><br></div><div>CertiK is one of the fastest growing and most trusted companies in blockchain security and has become a true market leader. To date, we have collectively worked with over 1800 enterprise clients, helped secure over $310 billion worth of digital assets, and detected over 31,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Our clients include leading projects such as Aave, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Terra, Yearn, and Chiliz.</div><div><br></div><div>CertiK just raised over $140 million and backed by Coatue, Tiger Global, Sequoia, and Hillhouse Capital.</div><div><br></div><div><b>About You</b></div><div>You’re a self-starter. You believe in tackling the most important problems, even if they are the most difficult problems. You’re comfortable with the unknown and understand that startup life means that you’re going to be wearing multiple hats. And that’s what motivates you. You’re accountable and obsessed with improvement, both in yourself and in others. You’re up to the challenge of building a world-class company that aims to be the infrastructure for more secure software for all.</div>

About the Company
Founded in 2018 by professors of Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, utilizing best-in-class AI technology to secure and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. CertiK’s mission is to secure the cyber world. Starting with blockchain, CertiK applies cutting-edge innovations from academia into enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to be built with security and correctness.

CertiK is one of the fastest growing and most trusted companies in blockchain security and has become a true market leader. To date, we have collectively worked with over 1800 enterprise clients, helped secure over $310 billion worth of digital assets, and detected over 31,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Our clients include leading projects such as Aave, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Terra, Yearn, and Chiliz.

CertiK just raised over $140 million and backed by Coatue, Tiger Global, Sequoia, and Hillhouse Capital.

About You
You’re a self-starter. You believe in tackling the most important problems, even if they are the most difficult problems. You’re comfortable with the unknown and understand that startup life means that you’re going to be wearing multiple hats. And that’s what motivates you. You’re accountable and obsessed with improvement, both in yourself and in others. You’re up to the challenge of building a world-class company that aims to be the infrastructure for more secure software for all.


CertiK

UX/UI designer internship

<div><b style="font-size: 11pt">Interested in building Web 3 with us? The next few years in crypto, NFTs, and Web3 belong to builders and believers — not short-term speculators. At Rarible, we believe that Web 3 will spread only when teams create excellent infrastructure, fill gaps, and provide solutions that benefit communities and create a better internet for everyone.</b></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 11pt">If this resonates with you, we'd love to have you on board!</b></div><div><br></div><div>We are looking for bright grads or junior product designers who are interested in NFT's and web3 to join our dynamic and passionate product team.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>This is a Summer Internship, where you'll work with our team for 10-12 weeks either in our New York office, Lisbon office, or remotely. Paid position for college students or graduates, as well as exceptional designers/PM's without college enrollment.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 11pt">The Role:&nbsp;</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">- We're looking for a Product Designer Intern who is passionate about creating high-quality, user-centered consumer products.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">- Work on conception and design of product features end to end, including creating, collaborating, and iterating on flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and stakeholders to receive and incorporate feedback on designs, and collaborate closely with Products and Engineering teams to ensure all designs meet requirements and are released as intended</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">- Deliver and refine clear storytelling around product needs and opportunities, including scouting out design innovations in Web3.0, exploring and visualizing new product opportunities for Rarible</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">- Contribute to decisions around the future direction of Rarible Products&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>We’d love if you have:</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">- Experience leveraging prototyping skills to articulate your designs, especially in cases where interactions may be particularly nuanced</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">- Excited about developing and fine-tuning consumer products with an eye towards measurable results.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">- Ability to understand and advocate for simple, high-quality, well-crafted UXA positive and collaboration-first attitude with exceptional communication skills and the ability to spearhead high impact cross-functional projects&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">- Comfortability working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">- A passion for web3 and the role NFTs play in building a new creator economy</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Benefits and Support:</b></div><div><br></div><div>- Flexible paid time off</div><div>- Opportunity to work remotely</div><div>- Mentoring from experienced product managers/designers</div><div>- Exposure to the latest web3 technologies and trends</div><div>- Opportunity to learn and grow within a rapidly growing industry</div><div>- All of the tech you need to be successful</div>

Interested in building Web 3 with us? The next few years in crypto, NFTs, and Web3 belong to builders and believers — not short-term speculators. At Rarible, we believe that Web 3 will spread only when teams create excellent infrastructure, fill gaps, and provide solutions that benefit communities and create a better internet for everyone.

If this resonates with you, we'd love to have you on board!

We are looking for bright grads or junior product designers who are interested in NFT's and web3 to join our dynamic and passionate product team. 

This is a Summer Internship, where you'll work with our team for 10-12 weeks either in our New York office, Lisbon office, or remotely. Paid position for college students or graduates, as well as exceptional designers/PM's without college enrollment. 

The Role: 

- We're looking for a Product Designer Intern who is passionate about creating high-quality, user-centered consumer products. 

- Work on conception and design of product features end to end, including creating, collaborating, and iterating on flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals

- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and stakeholders to receive and incorporate feedback on designs, and collaborate closely with Products and Engineering teams to ensure all designs meet requirements and are released as intended

- Deliver and refine clear storytelling around product needs and opportunities, including scouting out design innovations in Web3.0, exploring and visualizing new product opportunities for Rarible

- Contribute to decisions around the future direction of Rarible Products 

We’d love if you have:

- Experience leveraging prototyping skills to articulate your designs, especially in cases where interactions may be particularly nuanced

- Excited about developing and fine-tuning consumer products with an eye towards measurable results. 

- Ability to understand and advocate for simple, high-quality, well-crafted UXA positive and collaboration-first attitude with exceptional communication skills and the ability to spearhead high impact cross-functional projects 

- Comfortability working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

- A passion for web3 and the role NFTs play in building a new creator economy


Benefits and Support:

- Flexible paid time off
- Opportunity to work remotely
- Mentoring from experienced product managers/designers
- Exposure to the latest web3 technologies and trends
- Opportunity to learn and grow within a rapidly growing industry
- All of the tech you need to be successful


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