Who are we?Phi Labs is a contributor of the Archway protocol, a Cosmos based layer 1 blockchain designed to reward dapp developers.We are a software engineering company that focuses on the Cosmos SDK and CosmWasm, state-of-the-art frameworks for blockchain development. Our vision is to empower people to create a more transparent and accountable world through open, distributed, and interoperable networks.Archway is reshaping how value is created and shared across blockchain ecosystems. Initially incubated by Tendermint (Cosmos founders), Phi Labs raised a $21 million seed round from Hashed and CoinFund .How we workWe have team members working worldwide, from the Americas, Europe to the Middle East and Asia. We leverage agile methodologies to move quickly and stay focused. Communication is vital to us, and we rely heavily on Slack, Google Workspace, Notion, and GitHub to help us stay in sync. Most of the technology we build is free and open source.This role is a full-time remote position, and you're free to work from anywhere. Be advised that most team meetings occur between 6:30 am and 10:00 am Pacific Time (UTC-8/-7). If you're applying from a location where these hours are outside your usual working hours, we expect you to adapt to our meeting times.About the RolePhi Labs is seeking a talented and motivated Product Manager to join our engineering team.As a member of the engineering team, you won't just be working on "ordinary" applications – you'll be at the helm of pioneering web3 solutions on top of one of the most developer-friendly blockchains in the Cosmos ecosystem. Whether it's in-house projects that push the boundaries of what's possible in web3 or collaborative endeavors alongside our ecosystem teams, your contribution will be integral and influential.Product is an evolving function at Phi Labs and this means working across a range of products across their various life cycles, as well as strategic planning and market research on which direction resources should be focussed next.Phi Labs builds software from the ground up and has specialist engineering teams dedicated to protocol development, network experience, smart contract development and frontend. You'll be working directly with these teams to ensure the business input and the user experience is represented during important decision making. You'll also be collaborating and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams like design, growth, and legal to ensure best in class product and thoughtful strategic decisions are made at every corner.What's in it for youRemote-first company with company off-sites and retreatsFlexible, dynamic environment within a diverse international teamThe scope to create and build high-impact work that makes a difference in the Cosmos ecosystem and blockchain industry as a whole6 month contract to hire. Attractive compensation package with a token allocation after 6 months? Generous time off to rest, recharge, and be your bestWhat you will needRequired Experience: 5-8+ years in Product Management, coupled with a robust technical background and a deep understanding of systems and engineering concepts. 2+ years ofexperience in web3, decentralized applications (dapps) and blockchain principles.Highly Collaborative: you will work with designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into real-world solutions.Analytical and data-drivingmindset in decision-making; you have a passion for market research and what is required forproduct-market fit.Partner with external teams within our ecosystem to scope, build, test, and review decentralized applications (dapps). This includes understanding their requirements, providing technical expertise, and ensuring that collaborations are seamless and productive.A deep understanding of one or more smart contract platforms, including CosmWasm, Ethereum Virtual Machine, Ink, or Solana.Proven track record of building and deploying production-grade web3 applications.Experience with test plans and release strategies.Experience planning, designing and building contemporary software.Knowledge of common software development practices and philosophies including version control.Nice to have skillsExperience deploying smart contracts on mainnet chainsGood communication skills + strong english skillsCollaborative team spiritA strong public product persona and network to amplify amongstProblem-solving attitude and passion for innovationPractical knowledge of agile software development methodologiesBe a self-starter and able to work independentlyFlexible and willing to perform other tasks as assignedHighly organized with great attention to detailOpen source developmentStrong DegenScore#J-18808-Ljbffr
