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Head of Ecosystem Growth

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in ecosystem development, business development, or growth roles within blockchain, Web3, or technology industries, with a proven track record building and scaling developer ecosystems and partnerships
  • Deep understanding of Ethereum and Layer 1/Layer 2 technologies (including Optimistic Rollups) and decentralized applications
  • Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills with the ability to inspire and collaborate across engineering, marketing, and product teams
  • Data-driven, with experience tracking, measuring, and reporting ecosystem growth metrics and KPIs, and excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Ecosystem Strategy Vision: Lead development and execution of strategies to expand and strengthen the Arbitrum ecosystem, including driving adoption of Arbitrum technologies
  • Partnership Development: Identify and forge strategic partnerships with blockchain/Web3 stakeholders and onboard companies into Web3
  • Ecosystem Support Enablement: Collaborate with technical, marketing, and operations teams to ensure partners have tools, resources, and support to build on Arbitrum
  • Product Integration Adoption: Work with engineering to ensure Arbitrum’s technology is accessible and integrated into a wide range of dApps and blockchain projects

Key facts

  • Remote from: Europe, APAC
  • Full time
  • Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
  • English

Other skills

  • People Management
  • Negotiation
  • Business Acumen
  • Communication
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem Reporting
  • Social Skills

About the company

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Arbitrum

Blockchain, Crypto & Web3

Experience Web3 development the way it was meant to be with Arbitrum’s suite of scaling solutions. Benefit from faster speeds and significantly lower costs, with the same level of security as Ethereum. Our ambitious team consists of top minds from Accenture, Adobe, Amazon, Amex, Apple, Barclays, Binance, Cisco, Cosmos, DoorDash, Google, Intel, JP Morgan Chase, NASDAQ, Niantic, Polkadot, Princeton, Symantec, The White House, and more. Arbitrum ecosystem and strategic partners include 0x, Alchemy, AAVE, Balancer, Binance, Bybit, Chainlink, Circle, Coinbase, ConsenSys, Crypto.com, Dune, Frax, GMX, Google, Graph, Huobi, KuCoin, Lido, MakerDAO, MetaMask, MoonPay, Nansen, OKX, OpenSea, QuickNode, Reddit, Sushi, TreasureDAO, Uniswap, Zapper, and more. Arbitrum (Offchain Labs) is backed by top investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pantera, Polychain Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Redpoint, Samsung Next, Mark Cuban Companies, and more.

Company details

Company typeStartup
IndustryBlockchain, Crypto & Web3
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

About Arbitrum Foundation

The Arbitrum Foundation is dedicated to scaling Ethereum through cutting-edge Layer 2 solutions. Our flagship product, Arbitrum One, an Optimistic Rollup, enables faster, more affordable transactions while maintaining Ethereum’s security and decentralization. We empower developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) that are both scalable and secure, using Arbitrum chains, which offer flexibility in performance and cost. Our mission is to enhance the Ethereum ecosystem and drive the adoption of Web3 technology by delivering high-performance, open-source blockchain solutions. Arbitrum is already the leading Ethereum scaling solution with hundreds of dApps on the platform and over $13bn TVL.

At the Arbitrum Foundation, we value decentralization, innovation, and community. We are committed to shaping the future of decentralized finance and blockchain technology, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us build the next generation of the Web.

Your Role

The Arbitrum Foundation is seeking a Head of Ecosystem Growth to drive the adoption of Arbitrum’s technologies and the expansion of its ecosystem. You will lead initiatives to grow and support a vibrant community of developers, partners, and users, ensuring the seamless integration of Arbitrum across various verticals, including DeFi, Gaming & AI. By building strategic partnerships and leading our Ecosystem Growth efforts, you’ll drive the long-term success of Arbitrum as the leading Ethereum scaling solution.

Your Responsibilities
  • Ecosystem Strategy & Vision: Lead the development and execution of strategies to expand and strengthen the Arbitrum ecosystem, including driving the adoption of Arbitrum technologies.
  • Partnership Development: Identify and forge strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the blockchain and Web3 space, including developers, dApp creators, industry leaders, and ecosystem collaborators, as well as onboard companies into Web3.
  • Ecosystem Support & Enablement: Collaborate with technical, marketing, and operations teams to ensure partners have the tools, resources, and support necessary to build on Arbitrum. 
  • Product Integration & Adoption: Work closely with our engineering team to ensure Arbitrum’s technology is easily accessible and integrated into a wide range of decentralised applications and blockchain projects.
  • Ecosystem Metrics & Reporting: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for ecosystem growth, tracking the progress of the Foundation’s efforts in growing the developer base, increasing usage of Arbitrum, and contributing to scaling Ethereum. Regularly report on these metrics to the Foundation’s leadership and stakeholders.
  • Grant & Funding Programs: Oversee the management of ecosystem grants and funding programs, ensuring that new projects and developers building on Arbitrum have access to the necessary financial and technical resources to succeed.
  • Ecosystem Events & Activation: Lead key events such as hackathons, developer meetups, and Web3-focused conferences that promote the growth of the Arbitrum ecosystem and provide valuable networking opportunities for developers and industry leaders.

  • What You'll Need
  • 10+ years of experience in ecosystem development, business development, or growth roles within the blockchain, Web3, or technology industries.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling developer ecosystems, partnerships, and community engagement in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving space.
  • Strong experience in working with Layer 1 or Layer 2 blockchain solutions, Ethereum, or other decentralized technologies.
  • Strong business acumen with experience in strategic partnerships, negotiation, and driving the growth of developer communities and ecosystems.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including developers, partners, and the broader Web3 community.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for developers, partners, and external audiences.
  • Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and product.
  • Data-driven approach with experience in tracking, measuring, and reporting on ecosystem growth metrics and KPIs.
  • Deep understanding of Ethereum, Layer 2 technologies (including Optimistic Rollups), and decentralized applications (dApps).
  • Arbitrum Foundation Perks

    The Arbitrum Foundation's benefits program is designed to prioritize the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation package offers a range of benefits for all full-time employees:

    - Remote first global workforce
    - Industry-leading healthcare insurance
    - Home office set-up allowance
    - Wellbeing allowance
    - Growth / continuing education allowance
    - Flexible time off
    - Company-issued laptop

    The Arbitrum Foundation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. The Arbitrum Foundation is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.
    If you believe you're a strong candidate but don’t meet every requirement listed in the job description, we still encourage you to reach out. We’d love the opportunity to connect and explore how you could be a great fit for the role.

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