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Offchain Labs
6 days ago
## Research Scientist/Engineer **Location:** Remote **Department:** Research **Commitment:** Full-time **Workplace Type:** Remote --- At **Offchain Labs**, we aren’t just building products: we’re leading a movement. As pioneers in blockchain scalability and security, we're at the forefront of transforming how the world interacts with decentralized applications. We're laying the foundation that will define the next generation of digital commerce, governance, and human interaction. This involves tackling real-world challenges that come with scaling blockchain technology, without compromising on its core principles: decentralization, security and transparency. At the center of this vision is our people. Our team is made up of thinkers and doers that embrace new challenges and seek solutions that push existing boundaries. If you’re energized by solving unprecedented problems, and believe in the role that decentralized systems will play in creating a more equitable digital future, then we want to hear from you. ### Why Offchain Labs? Offchain Labs is setting the pace for the entire Ethereum ecosystem. We built the Arbitrum stack that powers **Arbitrum One**, the most widely adopted Ethereum scaling solution that exists today. Arbitrum’s ecosystem is undergoing tremendous growth with hundreds of projects and dApps on Arbitrum One today. Over 100 different teams have used Offchain Labs technology to build their own Arbitrum chains. Major players in the space, Robinhood, BlackRock, Ethena Labs, Securitize, Aave, and Apechain are all using the Arbitrum stack. Arbitrum’s thriving ecosystem wouldn’t exist without our advanced technology stack. Arbitrum, Prysm, ZeroDev. These aren’t just product names. These are tools that are actively reshaping what's possible on Ethereum and advancing its core infrastructure. To top it all off? We’re backed by $124 million in funding. We’ve demonstrated consistent execution with billions in secured value, thousands of supported projects, and infrastructure processing millions of transactions seamlessly. ### What you'll do: - Attack fundamental challenges to building scalable, secure, reliable, user-friendly blockchain systems - Reason through the emerging trends in the crypto and blockchain space and identify (non)obvious opportunities for Offchain Labs - Proactively perform feasibility studies and analysis for new protocols, architectures, and feature enhancements - Design and write technical specifications and academic papers - Design and build proofs of concept - Collaborate with research colleagues, share knowledge and expertise, and solve problems together - Work with teams across the broader organization, including engineering, product, and business development, to think beyond current technical limitations in delivering the best experience for developers and users ### Who you are: - Doctorate degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline, or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent work experience - 1–2 years of relevant research and development experience in academic and/or industry settings - Deep expertise in one or more distributed systems, security, or cryptographic research areas (e.g., distributed protocols, design and analysis of cryptographic algorithms, formal methods, secure multi-party computation, system security, and/or their application to data protection and privacy, authentication, payments, and cryptocurrencies) - Familiarity with or willingness to learn blockchain technologies - An open-minded research approach and genuine intellectual curiosity - Ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms to a non-technical audience - Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence - A positive attitude and a passion for sharing knowledge within your team, organization, and broader community - Experience or interest with layer 2 technologies is a plus ### Perks: - Remote-first global workforce + NY office - Annual company offsite + team onsites - Professional reimbursement program (facilitates industry conference attendance, certifications, and more) - Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries) - 401k retirement plan + company match (US only) - Wellness stipend - Home office set up / ergonomic equipment program --- **Attention Offchain Labs Job Seekers:** This role cannot be performed in California, or Colorado. Please be advised that there has been a rise in fraudulent recruiter activities, particularly within the Web3 space. If you would like to confirm whether someone is an OCL employee or the legitimacy of an offer you received, please email [email protected]. At Offchain Labs, we are committed to building a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join our team. *We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.* **Apply for this job** When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely.
8 days ago
## Protocol Engineer Base is planning to bring a million developers and a billion users onchain. We need your help to make that happen. We are looking for a **Protocol Engineer** to join the Base team to help us continue scaling in order to pave the way for billions of people coming onchain. **What you'll do:** * Hack on execution client internals (geth, reth, etc.) to extend capacity and capabilities of these systems well beyond current standards. * Develop representative loads against which to rigorously benchmark performance. * Improve OP stack through efforts such as reducing the footprint of data that needs to be made L1-available. * Help with important external scaling efforts such as PeerDAS and Danksharding. **What we look for in you:** * Some understanding of geth and/or reth internals (deep understanding of either a huge plus). * Familiarity with database internals and high performance database systems. * Understanding of the Ethereum scaling roadmap, and crypto-forward knowledge more generally. * A track record of successful scaling of an existing high throughput system. **Nice to haves:** * Experience in software parallelization, including but not limited to optimistic concurrency and operation pipelining. * Understanding of optimized approaches to Ethereum state management such as Erigon/Reth’s flat DB, FirewoodDB, MonadDB, etc. * Deep understanding of EVM internals, and (just-in-time) compilation expertise that might be applied to it. --- ### Pay Transparency Notice Depending on your work location, the target annual **base** salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Base salary range shown. Total compensation also includes equity and bonus eligibility and benefits: **$152,405 — $179,300 USD** --- Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying. ### Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). ### Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. For US applicants only, by submitting your application you are agreeing to arbitration of disputes as outlined here. ### AI Disclosure *For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.* *For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.* ***The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment***. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com. When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely.
FDM Group
13 days ago
## About The Role This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position. FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices: Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance. FDM is seeking a **Blockchain AI engineer** located in **(Charlotte-NC, Jersey City-NJ, Chandler-AZ, Chicago-IL, or Plano-TX)** to support a project in the financial sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 24 months but may be extended. This role will be **hybrid** with requirements to be in office **3** days per week. ## About You **Required Experience:** - Minimum 4 years experience of design and development of secure and scalable financial blockchain applications and smart contracts - Experience building decentralized applications on platforms like Ethereum, Solana, or Hyperledger - Design and development with smart contracts using Solidity, Rust, or other blockchain programming languages - Implementation experience with cryptography (e.g., public/private key systems, hashing algorithms), token standards (e.g. ERC20, ERC721 etc.) and DeFi protocols - Understanding of consensus mechanisms (PoW, PoS, DPoS) and distributed systems - Building and optimizing DLT for performance and security - Optimization of smart contracts for gas efficiency and performance - Experience of conducting code reviews, audit and security analysis to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities - Integrating blockchain solutions with external systems, such as oracles (e.g., Chainlink), existing infrastructure or APIs - Track record of collaborating with business product SMEs, architects, developers, and other stakeholders to deliver production ready solutions **Nice to Have:** - Familiarity with tools like Truffle, Hardhat, Remix, Web3.js, or Ethers.js - Experience with DevOps tools - Knowledge of emerging blockchain trends, protocols, and experience with layer-2 scaling solutions ## About Us ### About FDM FDM is an award-winning global business and technology consultancy powering the people behind tech and innovation for over 30 years. We collaborate with world-leading companies to identify the expertise they need, exactly when they need it. We have helped successfully launch nearly 25,000 careers globally to date and are a trusted partner to over 300 companies worldwide. FDM has 2500+ employees worldwide, with over 80 nationalities working together as a team. From our origins in Brighton, UK, FDM now has 19 centers located across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific and is now on the FTSE4Good Index. ### Dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion FDM Group’s mission is to make tech and business careers accessible for everyone. Our diverse team of 80+ nationalities thrive on differences, fuels innovation through varied experiences, and celebrates shared successes. As an Equal Opportunity Employer that is listed on the FTSE4Good Index, FDM ensures every qualified applicant, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other status protected by federal or provincial law, gets the chance they deserve. FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. *When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.*
OP Labs PBC
16 days ago
## OP Labs **OP Labs** is the team building the technology behind **Optimism**, the leading blockchain infrastructure provider powering 65% of all Layer 2 transactions. Our open-source **OP Stack** enables developers and enterprises to launch scalable, secure, and customizable onchain networks with ease. Backed by **a16z**, **Paradigm**, and others, OP Labs has raised over **$175M** to drive the next generation of onchain innovation. ## Role And Responsibilities This role is focused on accelerating Total Value Locked (TVL) growth across the Superchain. You will achieve this by setting the overall DeFi strategy for the Superchain and managing key relationships with top-tier protocols, including asset issuers, decentralized exchanges, and liquidity providers. A core component of the role is structuring and executing high-ROI, multi-party initiatives, as well as sharing knowledge and best practices with our chain partners. ### What are the role responsibilities? - Own relationships with top-tier DeFi protocol teams, serving as the primary point of contact, running quarterly business reviews, proactively removing blockers, and ensuring those DeFi partnerships can deliver on joint OP and partner objectives. - Contribute to OP Mainnet and the Superchain DeFi strategy and execution, by owning the asset pipeline, and working with partners to create new markets, vaults, and sustainable DeFi yield strategies. - Design and deploy milestone-based incentive programs, track grant ROI, and work with internal partners (Growth, Data, Product) to optimize incentive strategies to drive towards sustainable business outcomes. - Lead strategic initiatives and thought leadership for the Superchain DeFi ecosystem (e.g., create and deploy playbooks for TVL growth across superchain partners), build narrative and content to showcase the ecosystem’s growth and wins, represent Optimism at industry events, and surface emerging trends and opportunities. **What success looks like:** 3+ superchain chains with a $1B TVL in the next 12 months. ### What skills do you bring? - 4–7 years in DeFi partnerships / protocol ops experience. - Deep understanding of the EVM DeFi ecosystem including DeFi protocol mechanics and onchain behaviors of various user archetypes from yield-seekers, liquidity providers, farmers/degens, to institutions. - Demonstrated experience with tokenomics and incentive programs, with sharp business intuition to choose incentive campaigns that drive durable outcomes. - Hands-on product/technical fluency, obsessed with understanding how DeFi protocols, apps, and the infrastructure required for successful DeFi ecosystem. - Strong cross-functional execution and negotiation skills. - Excellent written/verbal communication — exec-level presence. ### What will you like about us? - We take care of our employees. Competitive compensation, fully paid medical, dental, and vision, and a 4% 401K match. - We take pride in the accomplishments of our teammates and support each other in doing the best work of our careers. - Our team is a diverse group of people from varied backgrounds. We cherish our eclecticism and consider it a great strength. - We’re fully remote, deeply engaged, highly skilled, and like to have fun. - We think long-term. Our founders have been scaling Ethereum since 2015. - Learn more about our interviewing [here](https://oplabs.co/interviewing)! --- We are aware of fraudulent individuals falsely claiming to represent **OP Labs** in recruitment activities. ### Please Note 1. All official communication will come from an @oplabs.co email address, or from a verified LinkedIn profile. 2. We will never ask for payment, banking information, or personal identification details at any stage of our hiring process. 3. All current openings are listed exclusively on our official careers page and linked from our verified social profiles. 4. If you’re ever unsure about a communication that claims to be from OP Labs, please contact us directly at people@oplabs.co to verify authenticity. Your safety and trust are very important to us. Thank you for helping us prevent fraud. *When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.*
Offchain Labs
18 days ago
# Senior Quality Engineer, Full Stack **Location:** Remote **Department:** Engineering **Commitment:** Full-time **Workplace Type:** Remote ## About Offchain Labs At Offchain Labs, we aren’t just building products: we’re leading a movement. As pioneers in blockchain scalability and security, we're at the forefront of transforming how the world interacts with decentralized applications. We're laying the foundation that will define the next generation of digital commerce, governance, and human interaction. This involves tackling real-world challenges that come with scaling blockchain technology, without compromising on its core principles: decentralization, security and transparency. At the center of this vision is our people. Our team is made up of thinkers and doers that embrace new challenges and seek solutions that push existing boundaries. If you’re energized by solving unprecedented problems, and believe in the role that decentralized systems will play in creating a more equitable digital future, then we want to hear from you. **Why Offchain Labs?** Offchain Labs is setting the pace for the entire Ethereum ecosystem. We built the Arbitrum stack that powers Arbitrum One, the most widely adopted Ethereum scaling solution that exists today. Arbitrum’s ecosystem is undergoing tremendous growth with hundreds of projects and dApps on Arbitrum One today. Over 100 different teams have used Offchain Labs technology to build their own Arbitrum chains. Major players in the space, Robinhood, BlackRock, Ethena Labs, Securitize, Aave, and Apechain are all using the Arbitrum stack. Arbitrum’s thriving ecosystem wouldn’t exist without our advanced technology stack. Arbitrum, Prysm, ZeroDev. These aren’t just product names. These are tools that are actively reshaping what's possible on Ethereum and advancing its core infrastructure. To top it all off? We’re backed by $124 million in funding. We’ve demonstrated consistent execution with billions in secured value, thousands of supported projects, and infrastructure processing millions of transactions seamlessly. ## The Role * As we continue to scale our ecosystem, we are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to build and scale automated testing frameworks for our Full Stack Engineering team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll implement our QA strategy, develop automation and testing infrastructure, and help us expand our QA team. * Ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of a blockchain scaling solution is no trivial task. Bugs and vulnerabilities in smart contract execution, rollups, or state proofs can have massive implications. As part of our growing QA team, you will establish rigorous, automated testing pipelines that validate the integrity of Arbitrum’s protocol, its developer tooling, and its ecosystem. Your work will directly contribute to the security and trustworthiness of one of the most widely adopted Layer 2 solutions in the Ethereum ecosystem. ## What you'll do * Design and scale an end-to-end QA strategy for our Full Stack Engineering team * Build and maintain sophisticated test automation frameworks (Playwright/Cypress) that validate security, performance, and correctness across the entire stack * Seamlessly integrate automated testing into our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that every release is battle-tested before it hits the mainnet * Go beyond "click-and-verify" by implementing fuzzing and property-based testing to detect edge cases in smart contract interactions * Own load and stress testing to ensure the Arbitrum stack thrives under transaction spikes * Partner with Software Engineers, Smart Contract Devs, and DevOps to build a "Quality First" culture, turning manual processes into automated, reproducible workflows * Collaborate with researchers and external auditors to automate vulnerability detection and regression testing * Work closely with DevRel to ensure SDKs, APIs, and documentation are well-tested and reliable for the growing Arbitrum developer ecosystem ## What you'll need * Strong experience using TypeScript to build robust, maintainable tooling * Deep automation skills with proficiency in Playwright or Cypress * Experience managing cloud environments (AWS/GCP) and a "DevOps mindset" when it comes to CI/CD * Proven ability to build QA processes from the ground up in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment * Self-starter who can drive process change and influence engineering teams to adopt best practices * Demonstrated interest in decentralised technologies and exposure to blockchain-based products ## Perks * Remote-first global workforce + NY office * Annual company offsite + team onsites * Professional reimbursement program (facilitates industry conference attendance, certifications, and more) * Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries) * 401k retirement plan + company match (US only) * Wellness stipend * Home office set up / ergonomic equipment program --- **Attention Offchain Labs Job Seekers:** This role cannot be performed in California, or Colorado. Please be advised that there has been a rise in fraudulent recruiter activities, particularly within the Web3 space. If you would like to confirm whether someone is an OCL employee or the legitimacy of an offer you received, please email [email protected]. At Offchain Labs, we are committed to building a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join our team. *We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by our team.*
21 days ago
## Job Description **Director - Blockchain Architecture - AMTech** The "Director – Blockchain Architecture" associate would work on designing and architecting applications in the AM portfolio. ### The Purpose of This Role * Design Highly Available, Scalable, resilient solutions for Apps in Blockchain Ecosystem. * Drive Innovation, prototyping and solution recommendation for DeFi Apps. * Collaborate with key partners in adopting emerging technologies. The associate is expected to: * Define blockchain architecture vision (on-chain and off-chain, data, security, integration). * Drive a multi-year roadmap for tokenization, DeFi, cross-chain solutions, data platforms, and zero-knowledge adoption. * Establish governance for smart contracts, data indexing, and interoperability standards across Asset Management and enterprise systems. * Bridge strategic planning with hands-on execution for critical platform components and accelerators. ### The Value You Deliver * Demonstrated leadership in architecting, designing, and building highly scalable on-chain applications. * Accelerate high-impact, compliant blockchain use cases (investment operations, digital assets, risk, distribution). * Deliver secure, scalable multi-chain platforms (EVM and non-EVM) with audited smart contracts. * Provide reliable blockchain data ingestion, indexing, querying, analytics, lineage, and governance. * Optimize architectures to reduce gas fees, latency, operational risk, and total cost of ownership. * Elevate engineering maturity through patterns, SLAs, KPIs, security posture, and observability. * Evaluate, prototype, and recommend open-source and vendor technologies and platforms. * Showcase technology leadership by participating in cross-company initiatives. * Demonstrate strong communication and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders. * Solid experience in Agile methodologies (Kanban and Scrum). ### The Skills that are Key to this role Deep understanding of EVM internals and Solidity (advanced patterns: upgradeable, diamond, minimal proxy, compliance hooks). Cross-chain and interoperability (LayerZero, Wormhole, CCIP, oracle strategy, bridge risk mitigation). Blockchain data engineering (nodes, archive, event decoding, reorg handling, custom indexers, ETL to lake/warehouse). Data stack expertise (Kafka, Flink/Spark, ClickHouse/Snowflake, columnar design, caching tiers, GraphQL/gRPC APIs). Performance and cost optimization (gas profiling, storage layout, node topology, capacity planning). Security and assurance (threat modeling, formal verification, Slither, MythX, Echidna, fuzzing with Foundry). Zero-knowledge and Layer 2 (rollups, prover integration patterns, fraud/validity proof considerations, MEV mitigation). Multi-language proficiency (Solidity plus Rust, Go, Java, Python, Node.js). Enterprise integration (PKI/mTLS, IAM, secrets/HSM/KMS, event-driven architectures, API gateway patterns). Cloud architecture (AWS/Azure networking, container orchestration, DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines). Observability and resilience (distributed tracing, metrics, log correlation for on/off-chain components). Formal architecture artifacts (C4, sequence diagrams, data flow, threat and recovery models). Global stakeholder management and strong communication skills. Experience with ALM tools like JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, Git. ### The Skills that are Good To Have for this role * Real-world asset tokenization and transfer restriction frameworks. * Wallet/MPC/custody platform integration. * Advanced data governance (cataloging, lineage, quality, retention policies). * Financial domain expertise (trading, settlement, NAV, portfolio accounting). * Privacy-enhancing techniques (confidential computing, selective disclosure). * Familiarity with accelerator/incubator environments and venture evaluation. * Experience integrating MPC, threshold signatures, and hardware security modules for key management. ### How Your Work Impacts the Organization *Asset Management Technology (AM Tech) is the business unit that is responsible for delivering innovative, scalable, industry-leading investment tools that enable Fidelity’s Investment & Asset Management business to achieve competitive advantage globally. AM Tech is an integral partner in setting Asset Management's strategic direction and has shared accountability for achieving Asset Management goals. AM Tech is a global organization of technologists based in the United States, London, India and Ireland. Supporting multiple business functions in Investment Management and Advisory domain like Portfolio Management, Research & Trading.* ### The Expertise We’re Looking For * BE/MCA * 15+ years software/architecture; 5+ years blockchain (EVM + at least one non‑EVM) * Hands-on Experience with Blockchain and full stack development * **Location**: Bangalore - EGL * **Shift timings**: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm ### Company Overview **Fidelity Investments** is one of the world's largest providers of financial services. Headquartered in Boston, US, Fidelity's goal is to make financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. Privately held for nearly 70 years, Fidelity employs 45,000 associates who are focused on the long-term success of our customers. FMR (Fidelity Management & Research) India is the Global Inhouse Center of Fidelity Investments. Headquartered at Bangalore, where operations commenced in 2003, FMR India has another fully-functional unit at Chennai. To know more visit: **FMR India** ### Category Information Technology *When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.*
22 days ago
# Ecosystem Partnership Lead Web3 (EMEA) **Location:** Berlin, Germany / France / Poland / London, United Kingdom / Iberia, Spain / Lisbon / Türkiye **Department:** XHC Operational – Special Xsolla Initiatives: Xsolla Plus **Commitment:** Full time **Workplace Type:** Remote ## About You We are seeking a proactive Web3 Ecosystem Business Developer to lead Xsolla Web3 initiative in the EMEA region and drive adoption of the Xsolla ZK ecosystem across the gaming sector. The candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying high-potential partners (including ZK ecosystem, wallets, Web3 gaming projects, gaming studios), structuring partnership models and helping build scalable business models for game developers within a compliant and decentralized framework. This role sits at the intersection of gaming, blockchain infrastructure, business development, and token liquidity. The ideal candidate has deep experience in Web3 gaming. Experience in the traditional gaming world is a plus. ## About Us Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game. For more information, visit xsolla.com. ## Responsibilities - Lead Xsolla ZK business development and ecosystem partnerships in the EMEA region - Identify and engage with web3 and traditional game studios, and blockchain infrastructure partners to establish and close partnerships and deals - Design and negotiate deal structures that include partnership and regional community incentives - Serve as the primary point of contact for projects onboarding to Xsolla ZK in the EMEA region - Contribute to the evolution of go-to-market strategy for the ZK ecosystem, including brand positioning and narrative, token utility, and ecosystem value loops - Represent Xsolla at Web3 and gaming conferences, hackathons, and investor/demo events ## Requirements - 3+ years of experience in Web3 business development and ecosystem partnerships - Deep knowledge of the Web3 space, especially gaming and token incentive models - Prior experience working with Web3 gaming and knowledge of traditional gaming business models is preferred - Understanding of zero-knowledge tech and its potential in decentralized infrastructure - Strong negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking skills ## Benefits We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes unlimited Flexible Time Off, Gym membership, monthly train ticket and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we’re not just building a business; we’re cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play. The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization’s goals and individual growth. This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. By submitting your application, you consent to Xsolla conducting background checks, where permitted by law, after the final interview stage. All checks will comply with local regulations, and your information will be handled confidentially. Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process. In accordance with applicable data protection laws, Xsolla is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. For any inquiries related to data privacy, please contact: careers@xsolla.com Explore more opportunities at: https://xsolla.com/careers We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. --- **Apply for this job** When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely.
23 days ago
# Ecosystem Partnerships Lead Web3 **Location:** Remote USA **Department:** XHC Operational – Special Xsolla Initiatives: Xsolla Plus **Commitment:** Full time **Workplace Type:** Remote ## ABOUT YOU We are looking for a proactive Web3 Ecosystem Business Developer to expand Xsolla ZK’s Web3 ecosystem and drive adoption of the Xsolla ZK ecosystem across the gaming and web3 sectors. The candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying high-potential partners (Web3 ecosystem partners including wallets, L2/zk ecosystem), structuring token sale strategies, and helping build scalable business models for game developers within a compliant and decentralized framework. This role sits at the intersection of gaming, blockchain infrastructure, and payment. The ideal candidate has deep experience in Web3, with a strong network in both traditional and decentralized ecosystems. ## ABOUT US Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game. ## Responsibilities - Lead Xsolla ZK business development and ecosystem partnerships in the Americas region with a focus on the USA market. - Identify and engage with web3 and traditional game studios, and blockchain infrastructure partners to establish and close partnerships and deals. - Design and negotiate deal structures that include partnership and regional community incentives. - Serve as the primary point of contact for projects onboarding to Xsolla ZK in the Americas region. - Contribute to the evolution of go-to-market strategy for the ZK ecosystem, including brand positioning and narrative, token utility, and ecosystem value loops. - Represent Xsolla at Web3 and gaming conferences, hackathons, and investor/demo events. ## Qualifications & Skills - 3+ years of experience in Web3 business development and ecosystem partnerships. - Deep knowledge of the Web3 space, especially gaming and token incentive models. - Prior experience working with Web3 gaming and knowledge of traditional gaming business models is preferred. - Understanding of zero-knowledge tech and its potential in decentralized infrastructure. - Strong negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking skills. ## Benefits We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, unlimited Flexible Time Off, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we’re not just building a business; we’re cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play. ## Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act. ## Criminal History Consideration For the Ecosystem Partnerships Lead Web3 position, we will conduct a background check that may include the following: 1. Criminal history check 2. Employment verification 3. Education verification **Relevance to Job Responsibilities:** The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities: - Accessing confidential company data - Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements **Rights Under the Fair Chance Act:** Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact careers@xsolla.com. *By submitting the following job application form, you consent to Xsolla processing your data for career-related inquiries and potential employment opportunities. We process your data in accordance with the Xsolla Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to careers@xsolla.com.* --- *We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.* --- **Apply for this job** When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely.
Polygon Labs
24 days ago
## About Polygon Labs Polygon Labs is a global blockchain payments company building and operating infrastructure to move money instantly, reliably, and at internet scale, with the mission to move all money onchain. It is building the **Polygon Open Money Stack**, an open and integrated stack of services and technologies to instantly and reliably move money anywhere, and put it to work. Its infrastructure has facilitated trillions of dollars in onchain value transfer and supported millions of transactions daily for some of the globe's largest banks, fintechs, enterprises, and consumer applications. ## Your Role As a **Senior Engineer** on the PoS Engineering team at Polygon Labs, you’ll focus on strengthening the peer-to-peer networking capabilities across all three of our core clients—Bor, Erigon, and Heimdall. This role is ideal for someone passionate about distributed systems and low-level networking, who wants to solve complex stability and connectivity challenges at scale. Working closely with a high-caliber team of engineers across time zones, you will play a key role in ensuring the network reliability and performance of the Polygon PoS chain. You’ll take ownership of diagnosing and resolving hard-to-find issues in our peer-to-peer layer and will help us evolve our network topology to meet the next phase of growth. ## Your Responsibilities - Design, implement, and optimize peer-to-peer networking components in the Bor, Erigon, and Heimdall clients. - Analyze and improve network stability by identifying peering bottlenecks, protocol edge cases, or propagation inefficiencies. - Investigate incidents and contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) efforts related to network partitions, peer discovery failures, or gossip performance issues. - Collaborate closely with internal protocol and infra teams to align client behavior with network goals. - Contribute to client documentation and architecture discussions around networking layers and system resilience. - Stay up to date with trends and developments in distributed systems and peer-to-peer infrastructure. ## What You’ll Need - 5+ years of experience in systems or infrastructure engineering, ideally working on distributed systems or blockchain clients. - Deep expertise in **Go (Golang)**, with strong knowledge of networking libraries, protocols (TCP/UDP), and debugging tools. - Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems in live production systems with a proactive, ownership-first mindset. - Experience working on peer-to-peer networking protocols or low-level infrastructure systems. - Comfortable working in a remote, asynchronous environment across time zones (EMEA, East Coast US, or South America preferred). ## Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience working on blockchain or decentralized network infrastructure. - Familiarity with the Ethereum ecosystem and Polygon PoS architecture. - Exposure to multiple client implementations and consensus protocols. - Strong written communication skills, especially around documenting technical findings or incident reviews. ## Polygon Labs Perks The goal of the Polygon Labs total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits for our full time employees: - Remote first global workforce - Industry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance** - Company matching 401k with 3% match - $1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (life-time max) - $200 Annual Book Allowance Program - $75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement - Flexible Time Off - Company issued laptop - Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits **In certain countries medical, dental and vision is fully covered for employees and their dependents. This is country and plan specific. *401k is for United States employees only Polygon Labs is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Polygon Labs is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. ## Learn More about Polygon Labs Website | Twitter | Developer Twitter | Telegram | Reddit | Discord | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn *When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely.*
25 days ago
## Internal Opportunity at Consensys Hi! We are excited to announce an internal opportunity for growth and development within Consensys. We highly value the talent and dedication of our current employees and encourage you to apply for this role. This is a fantastic chance to further your career, contribute to new projects, and continue making a significant impact within Consensys. We look forward to seeing your applications and supporting your professional journey. ### About MetaMask We’re building for a future where the internet and world economy empowers people through interactions based on consent, privacy, and free association. Where both communities and individuals flourish. To accomplish that, we’re working hard to make web3 accessible for everyone around the world. MetaMask is both a crypto wallet and a gateway to the decentralized web. Our tools help people create communities, play video games, access financial services, make payments, invest in assets, protect against economic turmoil, and more. Our browser extension and mobile platforms meet the needs of millions of users and developers across the world. **Originally a humble key manager, today MetaMask serves over 30 million monthly active users as a decentralized application development platform, an aggregator of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges, and a decentralized identity manager.** The Networks team is responsible for making blockchain connectivity inside **MetaMask** feel invisible, reliable, and trustworthy—no matter which chain a user is interacting with. This includes ownership of EVM and non-EVM network connectivity, network switching, chain discovery, RPC configuration, performance and reliability, safety, L2s, custom networks, and the speed at which MetaMask can safely support new networks. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work on the team that owns the execution of MetaMask’s network layer—one of the most critical and complex parts of the wallet. You will shape how MetaMask scales across emerging EVM chains and key non-EVM ecosystems, ensuring network expansion aligns with MetaMask’s broader product and business strategy while maintaining best-in-class reliability and user trust. ### What you’ll do - Build and enhance MetaMask's network support for both EVM and non-EVM chains. - Implement user-centric solutions across MetaMask Clients including Extension, Mobile, and Web - Contribute to backend APIs and middlewares that power MetaMask’s network experiences. - Help create intuitive, efficient, and secure Web3 interactions that delight users - Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features - Participate in code reviews and help maintain high code quality standards ### Would be great if you brought this to the role - 3+ years working with mobile-based technologies - 3+ years building websites and/or applications - Experience with React and React Native - Strong knowledge of modern Javascript (ES6/TypeScript/etc.) - Familiarity with blockchain fundamentals and Web3 integration - Working knowledge of cross platform/browser compatibility - Experience working with APIs and middleware services - Experience working in an agile development team - Experience developing applications with clean code practices, testing, and adherence to coding standards - Understanding of web-based security considerations ### Bonus Points - Experience with in-app marketing and engagement strategies, including push notifications, carousel banners, and in-app modals. - Experience with DeFi protocols, token swaps, or fiat on/off ramps - Knowledge of financial products in the digital space - Interest in blockchain technologies and Web3 - Basic understanding of cryptography principles - Experience working in distributed teams - Previous experience working in Web3 - Familiarity with the Web3 wallet ecosystem - Experience with performance optimization ### Other skills to demonstrate - Good verbal and written communication in English - Teamwork, flexibility, and organization - Eagerness to learn and grow your technical skills - Ability to balance technical quality with business needs and user experience 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. In the rapidly evolving Web3 space, we believe that everyone is a builder. This expansive paradigm requires a range of backgrounds, talents, skills, and experiences to influence and shape the future. At Consensys, this diversity fuels our ability to shift control and redefine the realm of possibility. We are committed to ensuring that our technology empowers people and communities with economic and political agency through decentralized technologies. We welcome the range of perspectives and differences and celebrate them. We're excited to see how your unique skills as a builder can contribute to our vision, drive innovation, and help us shape a more inclusive Web3. Consensys is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Consensys is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices and we encourage all applicants to review our best practices to protect yourself which can be found (https://consensys.io/careers/best-practices-to-avoid-recruitment-fraud/). When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely.