Blockchain Jobs at Nexus

Lead Technical Product Manager

About Nexus

The Nexus Project is a scientific and engineering effort bringing truth to the field of computation. We’re enabling bringing to life a new form of compute: verifiable computation, powered by open science and open-source software so it can benefit everyone. Our work aims to bring to life decades of advancements in zero-knowledge cryptography, achieved by many scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, into a single software system.

Nexus raised $25M in Series A funding, co-led by Lightspeed and Pantera, with participation from Dragonfly, SV Angel and more.  

Our team consists of some of the world's top cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers, all working together with one goal: to unite the world's computers and prove humanity's computations.

We are headquartered in San Francisco, and this role will be in-person, with the rest of the Nexus team.

Lead Technical Product Manager

As a Product Lead at Nexus, you will be responsible for driving the development of key initiatives within our ecosystem. You’ll work hands-on with engineers, cryptographers, and users to ensure our products solve critical challenges and drive adoption.

Responsibilities

• Product Development: Own end-to-end product execution, from idea validation to launch.

• User Research: Engage with developers, enterprises, and consumers to identify pain points and shape product features.

• Technical Collaboration: Partner with engineering teams to define requirements and ensure smooth execution.

• Market & Ecosystem Engagement: Work closely with ecosystem partners to drive adoption and integration.

• Iteration & Impact Measurement: Define KPIs and continuously refine products based on user feedback and data.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in product management, ideally in consumer and/or developer-facing products.

• Product Experience: Experience with 0→1 product development, including defining and executing product strategy for new initiatives.

• Technical Acumen: Strong ability to work with engineering teams on highly technical products.

• Execution & Impact: Track record of launching impactful products in fast-moving environments.

• Collaboration: Ability to work across engineering, marketing, and ecosystem teams to drive success.

• Education: Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (strong preference for CS degrees).

Bonus Points

• Experience in zero-knowledge cryptography, blockchain, or verifiable computation.

• Background in engineering, mathematics, or cryptographic research.

• Strong network within the cryptography, blockchain, or developer ecosystem.

• Open-source contributions or experience with developer tooling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous equity compensation.

• Health insurance for employees and their dependents.

• Daily lunch and dinner provided at SF headquarters.

• Company-paid travel to events and conferences.

Nexus is committed to diversity in our workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).