Metaplex is hiring a

Web3 Product Lead - Aura

About Metaplex

Metaplex powers one of the largest blockchain developer ecosystems in the world, providing the onchain infrastructure needed to build decentralized applications on Solana and the Solana Virtual Machine (“SVM”). As the leading digital asset protocol for tokens, NFTs, gaming assets and more, Metaplex has facilitated the creation of over 800 million assets and powered $8.3 billion in transaction value across 9 million unique signers.

The Metaplex Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and growing the Metaplex ecosystem. Our mission is to help build the onchain economy by empowering developers with comprehensive tools to create decentralized applications.

About the Role

The Metaplex Foundation is looking for a Product Lead to help drive the strategy and execution of Aura — a data network that extends Solana and the Solana Virtual Machine. Powering scalable and decentralized data access.

This is a senior-level product role for someone who is both technical and highly strategic, with expertise in Solana, Metaplex, and decentralized data networks. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, craft detailed technical specifications, and drive key architectural decisions to build a high-performance data network. Your work will enable developers to access real-time on-chain data, efficiently manage compressed state, and execute batch NFT minting—providing a resilient and scalable alternative to centralized data solutions.

Who We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is an entrepreneur or former startup founder—someone who has built, shipped, and overcome challenges in the blockchain space. You actively code, excel in technical problem-solving, and possess a keen intuition for what developers need to build innovative products.

You should have a strong understanding of:

• Solana and the SVM — not just at a surface level, but with a deep technical grasp of their inner workings.
• Decentralized data networks and the Aura Network — particularly its capabilities for real-time data indexing, managing compressed state, and batch NFT minting.
• Blockchain product development — you’ve shipped protocols, infrastructure, or developer tools before and understand the tradeoffs involved.

This role requires deep collaboration with engineering, Developer Relations, and Partnerships to position the Aura Network as the go-to solution for decentralized, high-performance data access and efficient asset management on Solana and the SVM.

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