Blockchain Jobs in United States

This role is open to remote candidates outside of New York.

About Pond

Pond is an all-in-one AI platform on track of $2M ARR, designed to accelerate the full AI project lifecycle, from fundraising and product development to go-to-market and scaling. We're backed by seven Tier 1 VCs, including Coinbase Ventures, Archetype, and over 30 angels, including a co-author of Attention Is All You Need, the foundational paper behind GPT. Our team brings deep experience from Blackbird (backed by a16z), WeChat (2B-user app), TigerGraph, Yuga Labs (backed by a16z), Bloomberg, Nansen (backed by a16z), and more.

We are driven by innovation and are seeking a skilled Product Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing new product features to improve the platform performance and meet expectation of users. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our platform, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security.

Role Overview

Job Title: Product Lead & Head of Product

Location: New York Preferred

Industry: Crypto, AI, Blockchain

Employment Type: Full-time

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of consumer Internet (ideally with experience at big consumer Internet companies) and crypto markets (ideally with experience at CEXes, DEXes and launchpads, but not necessary). As the Product Manager, you'll spearhead efforts to expand our market presence, secure strategic partnerships, and contribute to the company's long-term vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy & Vision: Define the vision and roadmap for crypto-based products, aligning them with user needs and market opportunities
• Market Research: Analyze market trends, user behavior, and competitor products to identify opportunities and define product features.
• Product Development: Collaborate with engineers, designers, and blockchain developers to manage the full product lifecycle, including ideation, development, testing, and launch.
• User-Centric Focus: Gather and analyze feedback from the community, users, and developers to improve product offerings continuously.
• GTM Strategy: Lead product launches, working closely with marketing, sales, and developer relations teams to drive adoption and growth.
• Thought Leadership: Act as a thought leader, helping to elevate Pond’s presence in the crypto AI space through thought pieces, speaking engagements, and public representation.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (3+ years) of product management in big consumer facing Internet companies (for example, Tiktok)
• Experience at leading crypto companies (CEX, DEX, launchpad and so on)
• Understanding of blockchain technologies and protocols, smart contracts, DeFi and AI-powered crypto applications.
• Innovative and determined, with the courage to execute effectively. We are a team that believes in pushing boundaries, committed to delivering on every promising idea that aligns with our mission. If you dare to dream it, we'll make it happen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex crypto concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong attention to detail and genuine passion for product development. Views product research and user experience as an engaging hobby.
• Familiarity with AI tech stack, machine / deep learning, on-chain behavior analysis, or crypto-native AI models is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed (major industrial conferences only).
• Previous experience working as an investor is a plus.
• Ideally speak English and Mandarin Chinese fluently (some of our engineers speak Mandarin Chinese)

What we offer

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Opportunity to be a part of an industry-leading AI crypto project.
• Flexible working arrangements and significant autonomy. You'll lead your own initiatives, with team members supporting and assisting you rather than you reporting to others in your domain.
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth in a high-impact role.
• Access to industrial leading resources and concepts.

Outcomes and Definition of Success:

The competencies and success of a candidate in this role will depend on

• Ability to independently develop and manage products while collaborating with diverse teams and both external and internal stakeholders
• Ability to understand market needs, create user personas, and develop products that address real pain points while retaining users
• Designing products that balance crypto’s technical complexity with a user-friendly interface and simplify processes
• Creativity and innovation in proposing new business and product ideas, taking ownership of these initiatives, and leading the team in their execution
• We are a united team. Helping and trusting each other is at the core of our culture. The ability to care for and take ownership in other roles is crucial.

Our Culture:

• We are a home of the brave with flexibility and autonomy and always look for the best to join us. We encourage taking risk and be innovative at any costs

To Apply:

If you are passionate about the intersection of AI and blockchain and are eager to contribute to a revolutionary platform, we'd love to hear from you!

Twitter: https://x.com/JoinPond

You can learn more about us: https://cryptopond.xyz/

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