Role overview

Qualifications

3–7 years in payments/remittances/fintech with crypto experience required; traditional rails a plus
Hands-on experience building crypto payment products; you’ve been in the room, not watching from the side
Strong understanding of Bitcoin and EVM ecosystems
Experience incubating and scaling a product with startup-speed, ruthless prioritization, and leadership potential

Responsibilities

Define and execute the product portfolio roadmap across multiple payment verticals
Validate product-market fit through customer discovery, pilots, and design partnerships
Build, structure, and lead a dedicated product-engineering squad
Deliver foundational platform launches within 6–18 months

Key facts

Remote from: South America, Europe
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Hard skills

Product Management Payments Industry Customer Analysis Revenue Management Business Partnering Product Launch Readiness Business Development Product Strategy Marketing Expediting Orders Customer Development Stakeholder Communications Empowerment

Other skills

Public Speaking
Communication
Leadership
Dealing With Ambiguity
Team Building
Prioritization

About the company

IOV Labs

Blockchain, Crypto & Web3

The internet has democratized knowledge and strengthened human connections, but millions of people still dream of financial equality. At IOV Labs, we are developing low-cost, high-quality, easy-to-use platforms for all people, of all backgrounds, all around the world. Harnessing the benefits of Bitcoin, the web’s most secure and reliable financial network, we are building the foundations for a new economy, one that gives everyone the tools to create and grow value. We achieve this with platforms like RSK, the first open-source smart contract platform and RIF OS, which puts our technology in the hands of organizations and service providers. In 2019, we also acquired Taringa!, the top Spanish-speaking social network in the world with 30 million users and over 1,000 active online communities. With tools to create and verify personal identity, establish and execute agreements, and engage in commercial transactions, now everyone has the chance to participate in a new economy. Welcome to the internet of value.

Company details

Company typeScaleup

IndustryBlockchain, Crypto & Web3

Company size51 - 200

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Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're about to launch a payments venture on top of Rootstock, Bitcoin's EVM-compatible sidechain. This is a 0 → 1 role — you'll take proven protocol-level technology and shape it into a portfolio of payment products, such as remittances, merchant pay, or agentic transactions. You'll operate at startup speed, supported by some of the best engineers in crypto, shape your own squad, and be the external face of this venture. You will report to the CTO/Head of Core INFRA with high autonomy and support from the wider organisation. This is a breakout role for someone who's been in the engine room of a crypto payments project and is ready to lead one.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Define and execute the product portfolio roadmap across multiple payment verticals
Validate product-market fit through customer discovery, pilots, and design partnerships
Build, structure, and lead a dedicated product-engineering squad
Represent the venture externally - conferences, partner meetings, ecosystem conversations
Align with R&D on underlying protocol capabilities and upcoming rollouts
Deliver several foundational platform launches within 6–18 months
Drive commercial traction — early partners, distribution channels, revenue paths

WHAT YOU BRING

3–7 years in payments/remittances/fintech; crypto experience is a must, traditional rails a plus
Hands-on experience building crypto payment products — you have been in the room, not watching from the side
Strong understanding of Bitcoin/EVM ecosystems
Fluent across product strategy, customer discovery, and partnerships
Familiarity with agentic/AI-driven payment flows or programmable money
Experience in incubating and scaling a product
Startup speed — ships fast, prioritizes ruthlessly, comfortable with ambiguity
Eager to step up — this is your chance to own and lead a venture, not just contribute to one
Comfortable as the external face — present, visible, and active in the ecosystem

ROOTIES BENEFITS

At RootstockLabs, we don’t just offer a job, we offer a community. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

Competitive compensation package and unique benefits designed to support your growth and well-being.
100% Remote Work from Europe / South America, with access to global CoWorking spaces.
Work-Life Balance: Up to 35 vacation days, 30 sick days and parental leave
Continuous Learning: Access to training programs, language courses, and learning sponsorship annually.
Unique Projects: Work with cutting-edge blockchain technology in a global, diverse team.
Monthly Allowance for Contractors to support your connectivity and well-being.

ABOUT ROOTSTOCKLABS

RootstockLabs builds Bitcoin-secured DeFi infrastructure that enables companies and financial institutions to offer borrowing, lending, investment, and payment solutions at global scale.

Market: Companies, financial institutions, and their customers
Product: Bitcoin-secured DeFi financial products
Distribution: B2B2C through regulated financial institutions

We operate at the intersection of crypto infrastructure and institutional finance, enabling compliant, scalable access to decentralized financial services powered by Bitcoin.