Senior Product Manager - Infura (IPFS)
Our mission is to unlock the collaborative power of communities by making Web3 universally easy to use, access, and build on.
Working with Consensys puts you at the forefront of an evolving paradigm, transforming our society for the better. We fundamentally believe blockchain is the next generation of technology that can lay the foundation for a more just and equitable society.
Blockchain tech is just over 10 years old. Ethereum itself is still a toddler and we’re far from reaching our full potential. You’ll get to work on the tools, infrastructure, and apps that scale these platforms to billions of users.
You’ll be constantly exposed to new concepts, ideas, and frameworks from your peers, and as you work on different projects — challenging you to stay at the top of your game. You’ll join a network of entrepreneurs and technologists that reaches the edge of our ecosystem. Consensys alumni have moved on to become tech entrepreneurs, CEOs, and team leads at tech companies.
About Infura
Infura’s development suite provides instant, scalable access for decentralized data storage on IPFS. Our world-class infrastructure ensures that developers can reliably scale their data storage needs on IPFS for decentralized applications whether it’s for NFTs, user settings, or blockchain data. Hundreds of thousands of developers use Infura. The strength, reliability and stability of Infura’s infrastructure service makes the brand an essential pillar of the Ethereum ecosystem and the leading blockchain infrastructure provider.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a visionary Senior Product Manager to spearhead our IPFS product (decentralized data storage), focusing on enhancing MetaMask and accelerating dApp development for web3 developers. This role is tailor-made for individuals dedicated to web3 values and excited about pioneering the decentralized data and application space. You’ll work with a deeply passionate team of engineers and collaborate closely with MetaMask, Infura, and other teams at Consensys.
Your Mission:
- Vision and Strategy: Craft and steward the vision and strategy for our IPFS decentralized data product. You'll be at the helm, guiding strategic decisions that align with our core web3 values and the broader goals of the MetaMask, Infura and Linea ecosystems.
- Research and Insight: Delve into the needs and challenges faced by MetaMask product teams, web3 developers, and end users. Your insights will be instrumental in defining the trajectory of our product development.
- Product Roadmap: Architect a product roadmap detailing critical features and 0-1 product experiments your team will undertake to revolutionize decentralized data storage.
- Collaboration and Execution: Work in lockstep with a dedicated team of engineers, Project Management, Engineering, QA, and Go-to-Market teams. Your role is crucial in ensuring seamless alignment across all stages of product development, from ideation to release.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience: 5-8+ years in Product Management, coupled with a robust technical background and a deep understanding of systems and engineering concepts.
- Passion for Web3: A profound familiarity with IPFS technology, new emerging trends in decentralized storage and a zeal for all things web3. Your enthusiasm for building scalable, impactful platforms should be evident in your past projects.
- Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability in working with diverse technical teams and stakeholders. Your strategic foresight and ability to craft detailed specifications for technical products have previously driven significant value.
- Communication: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to verbally articulate your vision to both technical and non-technical audiences. Your writing is clear, concise, and persuasive.
- Data-Driven: You have an analytical mindset leverage data in decision-making; you have ideas about what might constitute product-market fit
- Agile Leadership: Extensive experience as a Product Owner within an Agile framework, showcasing your ability to navigate through the development lifecycle effectively.
- Location: Ideally based in European time zones.
Join Us:
Embark on a journey with us to define the possibilities of decentralized data storage. If you're driven by innovation, technical excellence, and a desire to contribute to the web3 ecosystem meaningfully, we want to hear from you.
Don't meet all the requirements? Don't sweat it. We’re passionate about building a diverse team of humans and as such, if you think you've got what it takes for our chaotic-but-fun, remote-friendly, start-up environment—apply anyway, detailing your relevant transferable skills in your cover letter. While we have a pretty good idea of what we need, we're ready for you to challenge our thinking on who needs to be in this role.
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