Nft Jobs in San Francisco, California, United States

OUr client is a pioneering decentralized finance (DeFi) technology firm specializing in cross-chain token swaps and blockchain interoperability. Its platform enables seamless, secure, and efficient swapping of tokens across over 70 blockchain networks, supporting a wide variety of digital assets including stablecoins, gas tokens, and NFTs. Serving a user base of more than 350,000 and having routed over $1.5 billion in transactions, the company is at the forefront of simplifying decentralized finance through innovative routing protocols and a user-friendly interface. The technology focuses on speed, security, and cost efficiency, reducing transaction times significantly and minimizing gas fees by up to 90%. The company is committed to expanding cross-chain liquidity and delivering optimal trade execution with zero slippage and MEV protection.

Role Overview

The Product Director leads the strategic vision and execution of the company’s product portfolio focused on cross-chain DeFi solutions. This role is responsible for driving product innovation, managing the product lifecycle, and collaborating closely with engineering, design, marketing, and business teams to deliver industry-leading products that empower users and developers to access and manage digital assets effortlessly across multiple blockchains.

Key Responsibilities

• Defines and owns the product strategy and roadmap for cross-chain token swapping, staking, minting, payments, and NFT purchasing functionalities.
• Leads the end-to-end product development lifecycle from ideation through launch and iteration, ensuring alignment with company goals and user needs.
• Collaborates with engineering teams to prioritize features that enhance transaction speed, security, and cost efficiency, including advanced routing protocols and batching technologies.
• Works closely with marketing and growth teams to understand market trends, user feedback, and competitive landscape to inform product decisions.
• Drives adoption and engagement by delivering a seamless, intuitive user experience for both DeFi novices and experienced users.
• Oversees integration of new blockchain networks to expand interoperability and reduce user costs.
• Ensures robust security measures and compliance standards are embedded in product design and delivery.
• Manages and mentors a high-performing product team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in product leadership roles within blockchain, DeFi, or fintech sectors.
• Deep understanding of cross-chain technologies, decentralized finance protocols, and blockchain interoperability challenges.
• Strong track record of launching and scaling complex technical products with measurable user impact.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams on smart contract-based products and blockchain infrastructure.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for innovation in decentralized finance and a user-centric approach to product development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with EVM-compatible chains, Cosmos ecosystem, and cross-chain messaging protocols.
• Understanding of blockchain security best practices and smart contract audits.
• Experience with product analytics and data-driven decision-making in fast-paced environments.