Technical Product Manager

Summary

We're seeking a Technical Product Manager to help us enable full stack decentralized applications. The ideal candidate will play an integrative role between design, engineering, and product development. We are searching for talented, inspired optimists who want to apply their knowledge to build novel software.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the product roadmap for Layer's decentralized infrastructure platform
• Create product specifications and documentation
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (BD, Engineering, Marketing, Ops) to ensure successful product delivery
• Oversees, directs and supervises product team, which includes Principal Engineer, Designer, Head of Research, and Product Lead.
• Gather and synthesize feedback from developers, stakeholders, and the web3 community to inform product decisions
• Stay current with blockchain technology trends and competitor offering

Requirements

Desired Qualifications

• An understanding of blockchain technology and distributed systems
• Experience with Rust, blockchain development, or Web3 technologies
• A track record of shipping technical products
• Experience with stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ethereum ecosystem
• Background in developer experience (DX) or developer tooling
• Previous experience in a fast-paced startup environment
• Previous experience in a fully remote team over multiple time zones
• Contributions to open-source projects

Benefits

About Layer.xyz

Layer is a Web3 startup with a mission to enable developers to build full stack decentralized applications. We develop a Rust-based blockchain stack that allows you build Actively Validated Services in Web Assembly; leveraging GPU, file storage, TEEs, ZK proofs, and more to build a new generation of Intelligent Protocols.

Our vision is to resurrect the original principles of web3: creating a trust-based, decentralized internet and shifting away from techno-feudalism. Recently, Layer announced a seed fundraising round of $6 million, with a valuation of $72 million, solidifying our position as a leader in decentralized infrastructure innovation.

Leadership Team

Layer was co-founded by three blockchain pioneers:

• Jake Hartnell (CEO) - Previously co-founded Juno, Stargaze and DAO DAO
• Sam Cassatt (CBO) - Former Chief Strategy Officer at ConsenSys
• Ethan Frey (CTO) - Founder of CosmWasm and architect of key protocols like IBC for the Cosmos ecosystem

Our Culture

• We are serious people who don’t take ourselves too seriously.
• We value:
• open-source: it’s a key component of decentralization.
• collaboration: as we can’t do everything ourselves
• those who take initiative
• quick learners
• those who have pride in their craft and want to make their best art

What We Offer

• Remote working environment
• International, collaborative team
• Competitive salaries

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