Senior Product Manager - Economics
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About Us
Chainlink is the industry-standard Web3 services platform that enables developers to build feature-rich Web3 applications with seamless access to real-world data and off-chain computation.
• Chainlink has helped enable $7T+ in transaction value since the start of 2022.
• Over 1,700 Web3 projects have integrated Chainlink services.
• Chainlink is live on 15+ blockchains with many having joined the Chainlink SCALE program.
• Chainlink is relied upon by industry-leading protocols like Aave, Compound, Paxos, Synthetix, and ENS.
• Chainlink has delivered 7.4B+ data points on-chain and onboarded 900+ decentralized oracle networks.
• Chainlink has established collaborations with Associated Press, Accuweather, AWS, Google Cloud, Meta, and Twilio.
• The world-class Chainlink Labs research team has won various awards for its work on distributed systems, security, and more.
Who we’re looking for:
• You’re focused on what matters most and ignore unimportant industry distractions.
• You take extreme ownership and deliver outstanding results.
• You have a growth mindset, seek out feedback and engage in constructive dialogue with others to help them grow.
• You move fast and evolve with rapidly advancing technologies.
• You want to be part of a team that excels and is committed to building the Chainlink Network and growing the Web3 ecosystem over the long term.
• You are welcoming toward a diverse network of participants joining an open, global standard.
• You’re excited about the future of Web3 and building a world powered by cryptographic truth.
The Product Team at Chainlink Labs is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions for the rapidly evolving world of DeFi, on-chain finance, gaming, NFTs, and other major verticals. Our team of experienced product managers, designers, and engineers work together to create innovative products and services that enable smart contracts to securely access off-chain data and systems.
With a focus on user-centered design, we strive to create intuitive and seamless experiences for developers and end-users alike. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the blockchain space, and our products are used by some of the most innovative and forward-thinking organizations in the industry.
Whether it's building new features for the Chainlink Platform decentralized oracle network, creating new tools and integrations for developers, or exploring new use cases for blockchain technology, the Product Team at Chainlink Labs is at the forefront of innovation in the blockchain space. Join us on our mission to create a more decentralized world.
Chainlink Labs consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market through our collaborative work in product management. At Chainlink Labs, we put our users first. The world is constantly changing, so we need Product Managers who are adaptable and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.
In this role, you will work cross-functionally with senior management, engineers, marketers, etc to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. We are looking for entrepreneurial product managers to help innovate and execute product initiatives across the company.
Your Impact
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, research, and business development, to develop and launch crypto-economic-related products that meet the needs of Chainlink users.
- Oversee concept analysis, engage in feature spikes, and scope out potential features based on customer requests and ideas from the team.
- Take lead in defining product feature requirements and stories to set the team up for clear goals and success.
- Drive the product roadmap and go-to-market strategy by working closely with marketing, sales, and executive leadership teams
- Weigh difficult tradeoffs, taking into account product, customer, engineering and security requirements against delivery time and resources.
- Shape the future of the blockchain industry by building successful MVPs into reliable and scalable products of blockchain infrastructure that will power the future of DeFi and other distributed, trustless smart contracts.
Requirements
- Strong Economics Background: You should have a strong background in economics, including macro and microeconomics, game theory, and mechanism design. You should be able to design and analyze economic models that incentivize desired behavior from network participants.
- Familiarity with Cryptoeconomics: You should be familiar with the emerging field of crypto-economics, which combines economics, cryptography, and computer science to design and analyze blockchain-based systems.
- Excellent understanding of staking and proof-of-stake consensus mechanisms, including the economics of staking and the technical requirements for running a staking service.
- 5+ years past experience working as a product manager in a startup environment (10-150 employees) preferred.
- 3+ years of working experience in a product or technical role that involved communication with the engineering and delivery (ops/release/infrastructure) team.
- Experience in the Blockchain or crypto space.
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