Senior Product Specialist, Core Protocol at 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. What You’ll Do: • Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of advanced blockchain infrastructure projects. • Collaborate with engineering, research, partnerships, and product stakeholders to define product strategy, develop specifications, and ensure alignment between protocol development and business goals. • Coordinate end-to-end product planning and delivery processes, from development scoping through go-to-market execution for blockchain protocol features. • Develop and maintain product roadmaps focused on scalability, performance optimization, and adoption of core technologies such as Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) and Rollup Improvement Proposals (RIPs). • Prepare and update product documentation, technical briefs, and launch materials to support internal alignment and external understanding. • Collaborate with engineering, research, and cross-functional teams to synthesize market feedback, user requirements, and technical constraints to inform product planning. • Track product milestones, feature progress, and overall delivery timelines to ensure adherence to established schedules and quality standards. • Participate in defining technical requirements and use cases by engaging with developers, researchers, and ecosystem partners. • Support coordination of exploratory research outcomes with engineering teams, transforming insights into scoped product features. • Contribute to the evaluation of performance metrics and feedback loops to continuously improve product functionality and user experience. • Collaborate with the marketing and partnerships teams to align messaging strategies and narratives around key protocol upgrades. • Assist in resource planning by providing input on project timelines, capacity needs, and product dependencies. • Facilitate product-focused discussions, planning meetings, and documentation reviews across teams involved in protocol development. • Stay informed on industry trends, protocol advancements, and relevant community discussions to anticipate future product requirements. • Domestic and international travel up to 20% of the time for industry conferences and client meetings. What You'll Need: • Bachelor’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum 4 years of professional experience as a Product Manager, IT Project Manager or any occupation/position/job title involving blockchain technology and software product development for production-grade decentralized applications (dApps), smart contracts, or blockchain-based platforms. • Minimum 4 years of professional experience working with blockchain technologies and their application in core protocol product development and integrating blockchain solutions into products, while staying current with blockchain trends and innovations. • Minimum 4 years of professional experience working with blockchain technologies including smart contracts and tokens. • Minimum 4 years of professional experience shipping production-grade software (including blockchain frameworks, decentralized applications, smart contracts, and developer tools). • Minimum 4 years of professional experience collaborating with engineering teams to guide technical development. • Minimum 4 years of professional experience allocating resources, formulating budgets, and creating project plans, schedules, and roadmaps. • Minimum 4 years of professional experience improving infrastructure through gathering user feedback, monitoring performance, and iterating. • Minimum 1 year of professional experience working with software development processes, including blockchain protocols, decentralized applications (dApps), and smart contract development, and Ethereum consensus or execution clients. • Minimum 1 year of professional experience as a technical contributor on distributed systems, including blockchain networks, decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, smart contracts, and Ethereum consensus or execution clients. 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 Position is 100% remote and reports to HQ in New York, NY. Salary: $208,012.00 - $269,320.80 per year. Attention Offchain Labs Job Seekers: 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 [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] 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.