MLabs
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15 days ago
## Location New York ## Work Arrangement Onsite | Full-time ## Compensation $140K - $220K ## About Us We are an aggressively growing, well-funded fintech startup (Series A, $27.9M+ raised) on a mission to bring full transparency to global trading. We are replacing the opaque, offshore brokerage model with a transparent, permissionless trading stack built on-chain. By leveraging open, auditable code, we ensure that every trade, deposit, and withdrawal is verifiable. Backed by world-class investors including **General Catalyst, Jump, and Susquehanna**, we are looking for a Data Engineer to build the analytics engine that will power our next phase of growth. ## The Role As our Data Engineer for Internal Analytics & GTM (Go-To-Market), you will own the data systems that help us understand our users, optimize our growth motion, and drive better decision-making across the business. Your mandate is to turn raw on-chain and product data into reliable, self-serve analytics that fuel acquisition, retention, and revenue. ## What You'll Do - **Data Pipelines:** Architect and maintain robust ingestion and transformation pipelines for on-chain events, product telemetry, and third-party marketing/CRM data using AWS-native services. - **Analytics Infrastructure:** Build and own core data models—covering user journeys, cohort analysis, attribution, and LTV—to enable self-serve reporting for Growth and Marketing teams. - **Dashboards & Reporting:** Design and maintain high-impact dashboards (Metabase, Looker, or similar) that surface key GTM metrics like activation rates and trading behavior. - **User & Wallet Analytics:** Develop frameworks to analyze on-chain wallet behavior (deposit patterns, churn signals) and enrich them with off-chain context. - **Experimentation:** Build the data foundations for A/B testing and growth experiments, ensuring clean event tracking and statistical rigor. - **Productionization:** Package pipelines into reliable services with CI/CD, automated tests, and data quality checks that the entire stakeholder team can trust. ## Requirements - **Engineering Fluency:** Strong experience in Python (pandas/polars, dbt) and expert-level SQL. - **Cloud Infrastructure:** Hands-on experience with the AWS ecosystem (S3, Athena, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, Step Functions). - **BI & Visualization:** Proven ability to build self-serve reporting layers in tools like Metabase, Looker, Preset, or Tableau. - **Production Mindset:** Experience turning ad-hoc analysis into robust, versioned pipelines with CI/CD and reproducible environments. ## Bonus Points If You Have - Experience with GTM analytics (attribution modeling, funnel analysis, or marketing mix measurement). - Familiarity with crypto/DeFi data and on-chain event streams (The Graph, Dune, RPC logs). - Experience with orchestration and data quality tools (Airflow, Dagster, Great Expectations). - Exposure to product analytics tools like Amplitude, Mixpanel, or Segment. ## Benefits - **Competitive Compensation:** High-growth salary + equity and token grants. - **Cutting-Edge Tech:** Work at the intersection of high-frequency finance and blockchain. - **Talented Team:** Collaborate with veterans from top-tier trading and tech firms. - **Flexibility:** Remote-first culture with flexible work arrangements. - **Professional Growth:** Stipends for development and the opportunity to own a massive vertical of the data stack. --- **Application Note:** Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely. ## Commitment to Equality and Accessibility At MLabs, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and provide information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job advert in an accessible format, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city. **Data Privacy:** MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd's Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city.
MLabs
24 days ago
## **Associate General Counsel** **Location:** New York (Office) **Compensation:** Competitive We are an elite team of builders moving at the speed of the future. As a high-growth software development firm and a primary contributor to one of the largest global crypto social networks, we are redefining the digital landscape. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented **Associate General Counsel** to join our legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will play a critical role in supporting our corporate, intellectual property, employment, and litigation functions. This is a high-impact position where you will provide internal legal guidance on strategic decision-making and ensure the operational integrity of a fast-moving, global organization. ### **Key Responsibilities:** * **Contract Management:** Draft and review intercompany agreements, vendor contracts, employment agreements, token grants, and settlement agreements. * **Operational Support:** Track and manage internal legal forms and draft internal memoranda for record-keeping and compliance. * **Due Diligence:** Organize and oversee due diligence materials for banks, regulators, and top-tier service providers. * **Outside Counsel Liaison:** Manage and coordinate with external legal partners and litigation counsel to track deadlines and matter progress. * **Special Projects:** Assist with corporate governance, M&A activity, regulatory inquiries, and IP matters as required. ### **Requirements** * **Education:** Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school, or an equivalent degree from a UK or EU law school. * **Experience:** 3-5 years of experience as an associate at a major law firm or within a sophisticated in-house legal department. * **Subject Matter Expertise:** Preference for candidates with corporate legal experience and familiarity with standard corporate law concepts, documents, and procedures. * **Communication:** Exceptional professional writing and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex legal concepts for internal stakeholders. * **Organizational Mastery:** Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex tasks independently in a high-velocity environment. * **Technical Proficiency:** Skilled in internet-based legal research and standard business tools (Microsoft Office, Excel), as well as modern collaboration stacks (Notion, Slack). * **Adaptability:** A willingness to learn new skills and adapt to the evolving technologies of the Web3 and software industry. ### **Benefits** * **Competitive Compensation:** A robust package including Base Salary plus Equity/Token grants, offering significant upside in a high-growth environment. * **Elite Environment:** Work with a team of top-tier developers and innovators at the forefront of the crypto social networking space. * **Strategic Impact:** Opportunity to work on complex, "frontier" legal issues that are shaping the future of digital assets and social media. * **Professional Growth:** Direct mentorship from the General Counsel and frequent interaction with the founding team. **Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.** ### **Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:** At MLabs, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and provide information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job advert in an accessible format, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city. MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd's Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city. When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely.
34 days ago
## Location New York (Office) ## Compensation $100K - $140K As the leading accelerator for crypto founders, we have backed over 300 startups since 2020—including industry leaders like Rain, Synthetix, and Pendle—now collectively valued at over $10B. We are looking for a **Content & Social Media Lead** to take over our digital presence and content engine with one primary mission: driving high-quality applications from the next generation of visionary founders. Reporting directly to our co-founder, you will be the voice of the organization. You won't just be "posting"; you'll be turning raw material—founder wins, cohort data, and community memes—into a high-growth distribution machine. In this role, you will move fast, experiment often, and own the narrative. ### Responsibilities - **Platform Ownership:** Managing our presence on X and LinkedIn, including voice, cadence, and growth strategy - **Content Creation:** Transforming internal data, stories, and "Good Game" content into high-performing threads, clips, and short-form video - **High-Leverage Copywriting:** Writing and refining copy for our website, lifecycle emails, event communications, and DAO updates - **Systems Management:** Running a streamlined content calendar with clear pillars and repurposing workflows, managing contractors as needed - **Data-Driven Iteration:** Tracking intent signals (DMs, application starts) and doubling down on what works ### What Success Looks Like in Your First 90 Days 1. A consistent weekly cadence on social platforms with repeatable, high-engagement formats 2. A measurable lift in inbound signals and "heard about us via social" attributions 3. A content pipeline that runs autonomously without constant partner oversight ### Requirements We are looking for a high-agency operator who lives and breathes the space. This is not a role for "corporate" marketers; we need a real participant. - **Crypto-Native:** You understand the culture, the tech, and the language. You can write like an insider - **Exceptional Writer:** You have a "taste" for what is sharp, crisp, and high-clarity. You know how to avoid "cringe" while taking calculated risks - **High Agency:** You don't wait for a brief. You find the story, pull the thread, and ship - **AI Proficient:** You use modern AI tools to move 10x faster without ever letting the output sound robotic - **Platform Expertise:** Proven ability to grow audiences on X and expand beyond the crypto bubble - **Location:** Ability to work on-site in NYC ### Bonus Points - A strong creative network in NYC (video, photo, editing) - 5-10 links to original content (threads, essays, or landing pages) that show a unique voice - Experience in content-heavy roles at top protocols, funds, or high-growth startups ### Benefits Joining our team means sitting at the absolute center of the crypto and AI founder ecosystem. - **Competitive Compensation:** $100k-$140k base salary + 0.1%-0.2% equity (depending on experience) - **High-Impact Environment:** Work in a small, high-trust team alongside alumni from Meta, Coinbase, and YC - **Network:** Direct access to the most ambitious founders in the world and backing from top-tier venture firms like Founders Fund and Multicoin - **Career Acceleration:** Your work will directly shape how the next generation of founders discovers our ecosystem --- **Application Note:** Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. **Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:** At MLabs, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and provide information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city. **Data Privacy:** MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd's Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city. *When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.*
35 days ago
## Founding Engineer (Trading Infrastructure) **Location:** New York, London (Office) **Compensation:** Competitive We are building the next generation of global trading infrastructure. Designed for sub-millisecond execution and institutional depth, our platform powers spot, perpetuals, and prediction markets on a unified liquidity engine. Built by a team of Wall Street veterans and crypto-native engineers, we are moving beyond the limitations of current exchanges to create a high-performance network that spans across asset classes with zero compromise. As a **Founding Engineer**, you will be a core architect of our trading ecosystem. This is a high-leverage role where you will be trusted with substantial autonomy to make foundational design decisions. Working directly with the founders, you will bridge the gap between high-finance performance and decentralized innovation to deliver a best-in-class trading experience. ### Key Responsibilities - **Engine Optimization:** Enhance and scale our matching and risk engines to maintain industry-leading performance across all products. - **Systems Architecture:** Architect internal accounting systems and robust risk management frameworks. - **Settlement Innovation:** Implement optimistic proof generation for efficient batch settlement of trades. - **Product Expansion:** Propose and build new features and products that complement our unified liquidity suite. - **Code Excellence:** Conduct rigorous peer reviews and maintain a high bar for system reliability, security, and performance. ### What We're Looking For We are looking for a battle-tested engineer who has navigated the complexities of high-throughput financial systems. - **Experience:** 6+ years in a highly technical trading infrastructure or engineering role. **Direct experience building a centralized exchange (CEX) is strongly preferred.** - **Technical Stack:** Deep proficiency in **Rust**. Familiarity with TypeScript is a significant plus. - **Low-Level Mastery:** A profound understanding of low-level architecture. Knowledge of hardware optimization is a major advantage. - **Distributed Systems:** Proven expertise in building low-latency, high-throughput distributed systems that remain resilient under market volatility. - **Mindset:** You are a "high-agency" builder who values strong opinions, loosely held. You are comfortable challenging ideas to find the best technical path forward. ### What We Offer - **Founding Equity:** Secure a significant stake in a well-funded, early-stage project with massive upside. - **Elite Technical Environment:** Work alongside veterans from top-tier Wall Street firms and premier crypto protocols. - **High Autonomy:** Shape the technical roadmap and architecture from day one without the friction of legacy corporate hierarchies. - **Cutting-Edge Tech:** Solve complex problems at the intersection of high-frequency trading and zero-knowledge proof systems. - **Mission-Driven:** Join a team dedicated to building a unified, high-performance global trading network that redefines the industry standard. --- **Application Note** Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely. --- **Commitment to Equality and Accessibility** At MLabs, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and provide information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job advert in an accessible format, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city. **Data Privacy** MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city.
35 days ago
## Talent Acquisition Specialist (Sourcing) **Location:** New York (Hybrid) **Compensation:** Competitive We are a core contributor to a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, the first to offer parallelized EVM execution designed to scale with the demands of the modern industry. Our team is composed of veterans from Google, Goldman Sachs, Robinhood, Nvidia, and Databricks, all dedicated to onboarding the next billion users onto a vibrant ecosystem of decentralized applications. Backed by over $30M from top-tier investors—including Jump Crypto, Multicoin Capital, and Coinbase Ventures—we are looking for our first **Talent Acquisition Specialist** to help us build the most talent-dense engineering team in Web3. Reporting directly to the Head of Talent, this is a high-impact, high-autonomy role designed for an ambitious recruiter who wants to shape the hiring strategy of a scaling startup. This is not a passive role; you will be on the front lines, engaging the pinnacle of engineering talent for highly technical roles that are critical to our success. ### Key Responsibilities - **Strategic Sourcing:** Proactively identify and network with the top decile of technical and non-technical talent within the Web3 ecosystem - **Pipeline Management:** Own the top-of-funnel strategy for our most difficult and high-impact searches, ensuring a consistent flow of elite candidates - **Leadership Partnership:** Partner directly with our Founders and Engineering Leaders on market mapping, talent strategy, and evolving hiring priorities - **Recruiting Operations:** Help build the foundation as we scale by contributing to recruiting operations, tooling, automation projects, and wider HR initiatives - **Market Intelligence:** Conduct deep-dive market mapping to understand the movement of talent across the crypto and blockchain landscape ### Requirements We are looking for a "high-grit" operator who thrives in fast-paced environments and is genuinely excited about the future of decentralized technology. - **Experience:** 1-4 years of experience in talent sourcing, with specific exposure to technical or engineering roles - **Web3 Fluency:** At least 1 year of experience recruiting within Web3 talent pools or at crypto-adjacent companies (e.g., CEXs, blockchain analytics, or protocols) - **Technical Communication:** Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to credibly engage and interest highly technical candidates - **End-to-End Sourcing:** Proven ability to manage multiple outbound pipelines simultaneously from initial research to first touch - **Startup Mindset:** A strong bias toward action, resilience in the face of ambiguity, and a relentless "learning mindset." ### Benefits - **Unrivaled Access:** Work directly with founders and leaders from top-tier tech firms (Meta, Coinbase, etc.) and global financial institutions - **High-Growth Environment:** As our first dedicated sourcing hire, you will have a front-row seat to the scaling of a major Layer 1 ecosystem - **Professional Development:** A perfect learning ground for an early-career recruiter to take on real ownership and transition into a more senior talent or operational role - **Industry Impact:** Play a pivotal role in shaping the team that is building the infrastructure for the future of the internet - **Venture-Backed Stability:** The excitement of a startup with the financial backing of the world's leading crypto investors --- **Application Note:** Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely. ### Commitment to Equality and Accessibility At MLabs, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and provide information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job advert in an accessible format, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing **human-resources@mlabs.city**. MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd's Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting **legal@mlabs.city**.
35 days ago
## Product Designer (New Initiatives) **Location:** New York (Office) **Compensation:** $120K - $180K We are a core contributor to the first parallelized EVM Layer 1 blockchain, engineered to scale Web3 applications to the level of performance seen in traditional Web2 environments. Our team is composed of veterans from Google, Goldman Sachs, Robinhood, and Nvidia, all dedicated to onboarding the next billion users onto a high-performance digital ecosystem. Backed by $30M from top-tier investors like Jump Crypto, Multicoin Capital, and Coinbase Ventures, we are scaling rapidly and looking for a **Product Designer** to help bring early-stage ideas to life. This role sits at the critical intersection of brand, product, and marketing. You will be the primary driver for defining the first visual expression of new initiatives—taking a concept from a "loose idea" to a polished, compelling reality. You'll thrive here if you are comfortable with ambiguity and love the challenge of building "Version 1" of a project. ### Key Responsibilities: - **Visual Identity:** Define the look, feel, and storytelling for new initiatives and early-stage projects - **Launch Support:** Design high-impact landing pages, launch assets, and marketing surfaces to introduce new ideas to the market - **End-to-End Execution:** Own visual design projects from initial concepting and exploration through to final execution and ship - **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Partner with engineering, product, and leadership to turn abstract goals into clear, visual deliverables - **Product Polish:** Contribute visual design and high-fidelity polish to product experiences as they evolve - **Tool Innovation:** Experiment with AI and emerging design tools to accelerate ideation and increase production quality ### Requirements We are looking for a hands-on designer with exceptional visual taste and the ability to switch contexts across multiple "0-to-1" brands simultaneously. - **Experience:** 3+ years of professional design experience with a track record of independently owning visual projects - **Core Skills:** A rock-solid foundation in typography, layout, color theory, and composition - **Tooling:** Mastery of Figma and a strong proficiency with modern digital design tools - **Adaptability:** The ability to move fast, balance creative exploration with practical execution, and handle the pace of a high-growth startup - **Growth Mindset:** An active interest in (or experience with) using AI tools to enhance the design workflow ### Portfolio: A portfolio that demonstrates: - Visual excellence across brand, product, or marketing - Thoughtful storytelling and a wide range of skills - Sharp attention to detail and high-quality execution ### Nice to Haves: - Experience working specifically on early-stage initiatives or 0-to-1 products - Skills in motion graphics, illustration, or 3D design - Familiarity with (or a deep curiosity about) the Web3 ecosystem and decentralized technology ### Benefits - **Innovation-First Culture:** Work at the bleeding edge of blockchain technology and high-performance computing - **Top-Tier Talent:** Collaborate with a team of veterans from the world's leading tech and finance firms - **Impact:** Your designs will define how millions of users interact with the next generation of digital assets - **Flexibility & Speed:** A high-trust, fast-moving environment where you have the autonomy to experiment and ship quickly - **Competitive Package:** Comprehensive compensation and benefits commensurate with a top-tier venture-backed startup --- **Application Note:** Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely. ### Commitment to Equality and Accessibility: At MLabs, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and provide information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing **human-resources@mlabs.city**. MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd's Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting **legal@mlabs.city**.
MLabs
57 days ago
## Senior Infrastructure Engineer - High-Performance Blockchain Services **Location:** New York, San Francisco (Office) **Compensation:** $200K - $400K Join the Infrastructure & Platform team at a high-growth crypto derivatives exchange that is rapidly capturing market share in a multi-billion dollar annual sector. Our current focus is on building a multi-asset margin feature that leverages blockchain technology to allow users to post variable forms of collateral, which is essential as multi-asset margin comprises over 86% of crypto accounts. You will play a pivotal role in designing, architecting, and deploying highly reliable, scalable blockchain services with lightning-fast performance. You will lead the development of **mission-critical core infrastructure** that powers our products, enabling us to bring financial venues directly to the user. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for building the core components of a high-throughput, low-latency distributed system, focusing heavily on performance and cryptographic integrity. ### Responsibilities - **Core Systems Development:** Develop foundational components including storage layers, execution engines, transaction pools, gossip protocols, and state-machine replication mechanisms to deliver high-throughput, low-latency performance. - **Consensus Engineering:** Implement, harden, and extend consensus algorithms (e.g., PBFT, HotStuff, Tendermint) to guarantee safety, liveness, and high performance under real-world network conditions. - **Performance Optimization:** Deeply profile CPU, memory, I/O, and network stacks, identify system bottlenecks, and push performance limits across the platform. - **Cryptography Integration:** Integrate diverse cryptographic primitives, including hash functions, Merkle proofs, digital signatures, encryption schemes, key-exchange protocols, and zero-knowledge proof systems. - **Networking & Transport:** Design and implement reliable networking components for peer discovery, NAT traversal, connection pooling, load balancing, congestion control, encrypted networking (TLS), and multiplexed transports (e.g., TCP, UDP, QUIC). ### Requirements - **Experience:** **2+ years** of professional experience building blockchain-based distributed systems and consensus engines. - **Low-Level Languages:** **Expert proficiency in C++, Rust, Zig, or other low-level languages.** - **Consensus Deep Dive:** Deep understanding of consensus protocols (e.g., PBFT, HotStuff, Tendermint) and distributed systems theory. - **Cryptography Fundamentals:** Strong knowledge of cryptography fundamentals, including hashing, Merkle trees, multisignatures, and elliptic-curve cryptography. - **Networking:** Solid networking experience, covering TCP/UDP, QUIC, peer discovery, and NAT traversal. - **Database Experience:** Hands-on experience with key-value store databases (e.g., RocksDB, MDBX) for efficient state storage and high-throughput access. - **Legal:** **Authorized to work in the United States.** ### Benefits We offer a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with the specialized nature of this role: - **Salary:** **$200,000 - $400,000** annual base salary. - **Equity:** Generous company equity package. - **Health:** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) options. - **Time Off:** Paid vacation and holidays. - **Retirement:** Retirement plan (e.g., 401(k)) with employer matching contributions. --- **Application Note:** Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. **Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:** At MLabs, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and provide information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city. **Data Privacy:** MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city. *When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.*
63 days ago
## Lead Blockchain Payments Engineer - Fiat Ramps & Financial Infrastructure **Location:** Full-time, In-person — London, UK **Compensation:** $250K - $300K Join a team of elite builders and a high-growth software company redefining what is possible in the fintech and crypto space. We operate with a philosophy of **speed, ownership, and talent density**, driving towards a future where financial flows are seamless and instantaneous. As the **Lead Blockchain Payments Engineer**, you will be a core architect and owner of our essential financial infrastructure. This high-impact role requires you to design and scale the core services that power **seamless fiat ↔ crypto flows**, real-time risk decisions, and rock-solid financial records for a high-volume, global platform. You will act as a backend and onramp specialist, leading the development of high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems that manage the entire financial lifecycle from user deposit to on-chain settlement. ### Payment Orchestration & Integrations - Own the end-to-end payment orchestration for major bank rails (ACH/RTP/FedNow/SEPA/Open Banking) and card schemes (including Apple Pay/Google Pay). - Design and implement idempotent, fault-tolerant APIs and robust webhook processing systems. - Integrate and manage third-party providers for connectivity (Plaid/TrueLayer/Tink), card processing (Stripe/Checkout.com/Adyen), and on-chain risk/compliance (Chainalysis/TRM, Travel Rule networks). ### Real-Time Risk & Compliance - Build and scale a **real-time risk engine (≤ 300ms)** combining ML scores, rules, device signals, sanctions/KYC hits, and payment intelligence to yield fast GREEN/AMBER/RED outcomes. - Implement foundational KYC/AML primitives (CIP/CDD, sanctions/PEP screening, Travel Rule data plumbing) in close partnership with the Compliance team, ensuring audit-ready decision journaling. ### Financial Integrity & Reconciliation - Ship a **double-entry ledger** and automated reconciliation jobs that accurately tie together processors, bank statements, and on-chain balances. - Develop daily break detection and automated remediation workflows to maintain absolute financial integrity. ### Blockchain & Operations - Ensure safe and rapid crypto delivery (e.g., USDC/SOL) to user wallets by managing hot-wallet flows, transaction creation, confirmations, and operational safeguards. - Instrument everything with traces, metrics, and logs. Build internal operations and compliance dashboards and participate in the production **on-call rotation** for our 24/7 system. ### Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with Product, Mobile, Compliance, Risk, and Finance teams, driving features from initial concept through production deployment and iteration. ### Required Experience & Skills - **Fiat Onramp Expertise:** Proven experience building **fiat ramps end-to-end**, including bank and card integrations. - **System Design & Scale:** Deep experience designing and scaling **high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems** in payments, fintech, or risk platforms. - **Language Fluency:** Fluent in one or more systems languages (Rust, Go), or strong systems chops in **TypeScript/Node/Python**. - **Database Mastery:** Expert-level knowledge of **Postgres** (transactions, indexing, locking), with familiarity in Redis and event/OLAP stores (Kafka/Redpanda, ClickHouse). - **API & Webhook Craftsmanship:** Mastery of gRPC/REST best practices (versioning, idempotency keys) and building **rock-solid webhook consumers**. - **Event-Driven Design:** Experience designing systems with queues, outbox/inbox patterns, Sagas, and ensuring **exactly-once-effective behavior** for financial transactions. - **Security Mindset:** Practical experience with key management (HSM/KMS), secrets hygiene, least privilege, and data auditability. - **Ownership & Ambiguity:** Ownership-driven and comfortable operating in high-ambiguity environments—you move quickly, measure results, and iterate aggressively. ### Nice to Have (Signal Boosters) - **Payments:** ACH/NACHA returns, 3DS/SCA, AVS/CVV, BIN analysis, chargeback workflows, Apple/Google Pay. - **Compliance Plumbing:** Experience with sanctions/PEP screening, Travel Rule networks (e.g., Notabene/TRISA), and SAR/STR workflow integration. - **Accounting:** Experience with double-entry ledgers, reconciliation jobs, and data modeling for regulatory/tax reporting. - **Crypto Delivery:** Solana RPCs, USDC flows, wallet operations, and Chainalysis/TRM integrations. - **Infra:** Experience with AWS, Terraform, Docker/Kubernetes, and OpenTelemetry/Prometheus/Grafana. ### What We Offer - **Compensation:** Competitive Base Salary - **Incentives:** Token/Equity package for long-term alignment. - **Culture:** High-impact role in a company driven by speed, ownership, and talent density. - **Location:** Full-time, in-person role in London. --- **Application Note:** Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. **Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:** At MLabs, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and provide information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city. **Data Privacy:** MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city. *When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.*
66 days ago
## Business Development Lead - Payments Partnerships (Layer 1 Blockchain) **Location:** New York City (Hybrid) **Compensation:** $150K - $200K Join the team behind the first parallelized Layer 1 blockchain, which has re-written the most widely adopted execution environment in Web3 to set a new standard in performance and scalability. Our platform allows applications to benefit from the speed of Web2 combined with the decentralization and sovereignty of Web3. We are seeking an experienced **Business Development Lead** to drive strategic payments partnerships. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in the global payments landscape. You will work directly with leadership, ecosystem teams, and strategic partners to position our blockchain as the premier chain for payments and settlement. The Business Development Lead will be responsible for originating, negotiating, and executing strategic partnerships to expand the platform's presence in the global payments infrastructure. ### Responsibilities - **Strategic Partnership Development:** Drive high-impact partnerships with Payment Service Providers (PSPs), enterprises with payments use cases, banks, middleware providers, and card issuers. - **Negotiation Leadership:** Lead high-impact negotiations from initial outreach through diligence, term sheets, and final launch, ensuring alignment on technical and commercial terms. - **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Legal, Growth, and Ecosystem teams to ensure smooth partnership execution and product integration. - **Market Analysis:** Track payments trends across various regions, verticals, and use cases to inform the platform's broader growth priorities and strategic direction. - **External Representation:** Represent the blockchain externally at major industry events, with the press, and in strategic conversations to position the platform as a global settlement layer. ### Requirements - **Payment Ecosystem Knowledge:** Deep familiarity with the global payments landscape and infrastructure (PSPs, card networks, acquiring banks, etc.). - **Deal Track Record:** A proven track record of successfully closing complex deals and driving partnerships from concept to full execution. - **Investment/Fintech Background:** Experience as a VC investor at a fintech or crypto-focused firm, demonstrating analytical rigor and strategic foresight. - **Communication & Negotiation:** Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical value propositions to non-technical business stakeholders. - **Decision Making:** Strong analytical instincts and the ability to make data-driven decisions based on metrics that drive ecosystem health. - **Work Ethic:** High agency, proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working effectively with ambiguity in a rapidly evolving industry. ### Nice to Haves - Direct experience working with major payments providers or payments startups (e.g., PayPal, Visa, Ramp). - Prior experience in business development or strategic partnerships within the technology space. - Experience launching or scaling payment-related products. ### Benefits We offer a competitive compensation structure that includes strong performance incentives and direct token alignment with the platform's long-term success. 1. **Base Salary:** $150,000 - $200,000 maximum 2. **Performance Bonus:** 10% - 15% of base salary 3. **Token Grant:** 10% - 15% of base salary per year (4-year total grant vesting schedule) --- **Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.** ### Commitment to Equality and Accessibility At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city. MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd's Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city. *When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.*
69 days ago
## Fullstack Engineer (Web3) **Location:** New York (Hybrid) **Compensation:** $200K - $300K We are a core contributor to a high-performance, open-source blockchain ecosystem. We have pioneered the first parallelized EVM Layer 1, specifically engineered to scale Web3 applications to Web2-level performance. Our mission is to drive the mass adoption of digital assets by providing the infrastructure necessary for the next generation of global applications. As a **Fullstack Engineer**, you will be at the epicenter of this evolution. You will not just be building features; you will be shaping the future of decentralized technology by empowering ecosystem partners to launch high-impact dApps. From decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and gaming to AI and DePIN, you will work across diverse domains to push the boundaries of what is possible on-chain. ### What you’ll do: - Collaborate closely with ecosystem partners to design and build cutting-edge decentralized applications (dApps) from end to end. - Bridge the gap between complex blockchain infrastructure and intuitive user experiences. - Work within a high-velocity, globally distributed team of industry veterans from Google, Goldman Sachs, Nvidia, and Databricks. - Engage with a "community-first" mindset, ensuring that the tools and applications you build directly serve and grow the ecosystem. We are looking for builders who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about constant learning. ### What we're looking for: - **Experience:** 3+ years of professional full-stack development experience. - **Web3 Expertise:** 1+ year of hands-on experience building dApps end-to-end. You should be comfortable navigating the unique challenges of the Web3 stack. - **Technical Proficiency:** High proficiency in at least one of the following: **TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, Go, or Rust**. - **Databases:** Strong experience with database management using SQL, NoSQL, or equivalent technologies. - **Infrastructure:** Experience with cloud technologies (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). - **Mindset:** A "shipping" mentality—you enjoy rapid development and seeing your work have a tangible impact on a global scale. ### What we offer: We are a venture-backed team (having raised over $30M from industry leaders like Jump Crypto and Coinbase Ventures) and offer a compensation package designed to reward high impact. - **Competitive Compensation:** Competitive base salary plus **token incentives**, allowing you to share in the long-term success of the ecosystem. - **Fully Remote:** Work from anywhere in the world. We are a globally distributed team that values autonomy and results. - **Top-Tier Talent:** Work alongside veterans from the world’s leading tech and finance firms. - **Cutting-Edge Tech:** Be at the forefront of the first parallelized EVM, solving scaling problems that have never been solved before. - **Impact:** Your work will directly onboard the next billion users into a vibrant, decentralized ecosystem. --- **Application Note:** Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely. --- ### Commitment to Equality and Accessibility At MLabs, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and provide information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city. ### Data Privacy MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city.