Product Manager, Node Operations - Decentralized Infrastructure Scaling and Reliability

Job Overview

Join Chainlink Labs, a pioneering developer of the decentralized computing platform Chainlink, as a Product Manager in our world-class Economics team. As a Product Manager, Node Operations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and scalability of the Chainlink Node Operator (NOP) ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of decentralized infrastructure, directly impacting the services and experiences of the Node Operators community and contributing to the success of Chainlink's decentralized infrastructure.

About Chainlink Labs

Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the industry-standard platform for providing access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. We collaborate with some of the world's largest financial institutions, including Swift, DTCC, and ANZ, and work with top Web3 teams, such as Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. Chainlink Labs was ranked in Newsweek's 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023 in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

Your Role

As a Product Manager, Node Operations, you will be responsible for owning the success of the NOP Community as they scale to support both expanding crypto and banking and capital markets products. Your primary objectives will include:

• Defining and validating the node scaling strategy for NOPs to meet global demand for Chainlink network services
• Leading the development of tools and processes that can seamlessly update NOP configurations in a secure and reliable way
• Creating a data-driven strategy for measuring NOP success and performance across hundreds of public blockchains
• Working with NOPs on key strategic decisions that directly impact the reliability and robustness of Staking
• Aligning NOP operations strategy across teams, fostering collaboration and coherence
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with product, engineering, and NOP relations teams to ensure NOP success
• Acting as the primary advocate for NOPs, fostering alignment between internal stakeholders and external Node Operators

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for scaling the NOP ecosystem to meet growing demand
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of strategic plans
• Define and prioritize key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure NOP success and performance

Technical Leadership

• Lead the development of tools and processes for updating NOP configurations, ensuring security and reliability
• Work closely with engineering teams to implement technical solutions that meet NOP needs
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to inform strategic decisions

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with NOPs, product teams, engineering teams, and other stakeholders
• Foster alignment and collaboration across teams, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution
• Act as the primary advocate for NOPs, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager with a demonstrated ability to define and execute strategies that drive measurable impact
• Demonstrable success in balancing the needs of diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment across technical and business teams
• Experience leading end-to-end, cross-functional projects that span multiple teams
• Experience defining and owning an action-oriented roadmap, with a bias for quick and effective decision-making
• Experience managing a community of external contributors and improving their UX
• Strong track record of working with product-focused engineering teams and aligning cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of infrastructure systems, including validators and node operations, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical teams
• Familiarity with blockchain or financial markets
• Familiarity with platform and infrastructure products, with experience building and scaling such systems
• Strategic foresight to anticipate future challenges and opportunities while managing day-to-day priorities
• Experience with the Chainlink Ecosystem

Nice to Have

• Experience in driving large-scale migrations or scaling infrastructure platforms to meet evolving business needs

What We Offer

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Remote work opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
• Collaboration with a talented and experienced team

Work Environment and Culture

At Chainlink Labs, we pride ourselves on a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. Our remote work environment allows for flexibility and work-life balance, while our regular team-building activities and events foster a sense of community and connection.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

We are committed to the growth and development of our team members. As a Product Manager, Node Operations, you will have opportunities to:

• Develop your skills in product management, technical leadership, and stakeholder management
• Contribute to the growth and scaling of the NOP ecosystem
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Product Manager looking to make a meaningful impact in the decentralized infrastructure space, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert application link]. We look forward to hearing from you!

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