Principal Product Manager, Web3

Job Description

Role Description

Circle is looking for a Product Manager to build new API products that make it easy for developers to build Crypto-powered applications. Our mission is to make it easy for developers to bring the benefits of blockchain powered apps to billions of users.

• Responsible for products built with the infrastructure that powers our core protocols (USDC, CCTP)
• Includes both permissioned (SaaS offerings) and permissionless products (on-chain protocols)
• Examples include: Programmable Wallets (our WaaS offering), Smart contract Platform, & Gas Abstraction
• Focus on enabling both web3 native ecosystem developers and web2 enterprises to develop with Circle’s infrastructure
• Requires developing in-depth knowledge of frontier Web3 technologies (e.g. Account Abstraction, Intents, Naming, many other EIPs)

What you'll work on

• Engage with ecosystem developers (anyone using USDC, CCTP, EURO-C) to understand how Circle can support them
• Convert those insights into a roadmap and get them to market (high level of external collaboration)
• Own the product vision, feature set, and roadmap to take these developer products from 0 to 1
• Products would involve a mix of off-chain & completely on-chain protocols
• Deep dive and stay up-to-date on what's happening at the frontier of blockchain technologies - account abstraction, smart contracts, intents etc.
• Define what a great developer experience is for both experienced and novice developers
• Work with multiple internal stakeholders including legal, compliance, treasury & marketing to get these products to market

Core Values

• Multistakeholder - dedication and commitment to customers, shareholders, employees, families, and local communities
• Mindful - respectful, active listener, and attention to detail
• Driven by Excellence - relentless pursuit of excellence and intolerance for mediocrity
• High Integrity - open and honest communication, high moral and ethical standards

Qualifications

• More than 7 years of product management or entrepreneurship experience, with 2+ years in crypto, preferably developer infrastructure tools or a protocol
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as a software developer or previous expertise building products for developers
• Deep understanding of blockchain technologies
• Active use and experimentation with dapps, reading EIPs, and engaging with communities
• Fantastic communicator both verbally and in writing
• Detail-oriented, highly analytical, and comfortable digging into data
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment with teams spanning multiple time zones
• Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite

Principal Product Manager Qualifications

• All the requirements of a Lead Product Manager
• More than 10 years of product management experience, with a focus on evolving product portfolios that attract meaningful customer adoption and generate significant revenue
• Experience owning product strategy for complex commercial products (preferably crypto)
• Experience identifying and managing risks associated with products owned
• Mentored other product managers in the past
• Demonstrated experience influencing partners and executives to achieve results

Compensation

Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Base Pay Range: $187,500 - $240,000

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to accommodations@circle.com for support.