Kava Labs is hiring a

Web3 Director of Product

Kava Labs is hiring for a Director of Product who will be responsible for product research, development, and communicating cross-functionally to deliver products on time and within project scope. This is a US-based, full-time, remote position.

We are a 100% distributed workforce with teams in the US, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. While distributed, you will work alongside a team of world class crypto experts on an open-source project that transfers millions of dollars in assets daily, providing the financial primitives for the next evolution in crypto.

What You Will Do.

• Plan and execute Product roadmaps and production strategy in line with Kava’s objectives and growth trajectory
• Conceptualize new products and oversee product research (e.g., leading, launching, aggregating, and analyzing product development in our Defi space)
• Lead go-to-market (GTM) strategy for multiple products, producing compelling product narratives
• Proactively partner with technical teams from product development to launch. Own cross-functional communication between department heads, disseminating timelines and rollouts to appropriate teams

Who You Are.

• You understand the development process of a product end-to-end
• You exhibit a high level of autonomy in ambiguous environments and are comfortable establishing and executing upon priorities with a strong sense of urgency.
• Comfortable working in a high-stakes, agile environment.
• Able to adapt and adjust in a fast-paced changing digital environment is a must.

How You Will Succeed.

• 6+ years as a product manager: researching, designing and implementing a product or products
• 2+ years overseeing a Product org
• Exercises creativity and active listening and adapting to a constantly evolving space
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in Crypto/Defi space

Interview Process

• 30 minute Recruiting Zoom Meeting
• 30 minute Head of People Zoom Meeting
• 45 minute Hiring Manager Zoom Meeting
• 1.5 hour Panel Zoom Meetings

What We Offer.

• Work in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can deep-dive into the frontier of blockchaintechnologies and make an impact to active users
• Competitive stock options
• Token grants for exploration, investment, and/or profit
• Monthly stipend for health and wellness
• Flexible vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance for employee
• 401(k) with match
• A remote work environment with an international and diverse team

Disclaimer

Benefits, perks and policies are subject to change and eligibility may vary based on location.

About Kava Labs.

Kava Labs is focused on democratizing financial services and making them openly accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world. We started out by building the Kava blockchain, a foundational platform designed to provide the most safe, secure, and reliable experience for accessing Decentralized Financial (DeFi) apps and services. Today that platform manages over $1B in assets on behalf of users and is growing rapidly.

We are a remote-first, globally distributed team that values first principle thinking, experimentation, and learning to ensure long-term success. We are not dogmatic in our approach, but we are relentless in our pursuit to create impactful technology for the future.

We have a diverse set of backgrounds, skills, and cultures but we’re all united in our passion for building new open financial infrastructure — together so that our efforts will make a real impact and create lasting change in the world.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Kava is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. and celebrates the diversity of its growing team.

Recruitment agencies and consultants may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Kava Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Kava Labs.

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