UX Lead

Ethereum Foundation; Berlin; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Ethereum Foundation seeks a UX Lead to drive user-centric design in its Protocol team. In this fully remote role, you'll conduct user research, establish best practices, and collaborate with technical teams to shape protocol-layer decisions that impact millions in the Ethereum community. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in UX design, coupled with strong communication and strategic skills.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of UX design experience, preferably in technical domains.
• Proven ability to conduct rigorous user research and synthesize insights.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; advocacy for UX best practices.

Aufgaben

• Establish and embed UX best practices ensuring prioritization in design.
• Conduct user research to identify pain points and opportunities.
• Partner with teams to enhance understanding of user-centered design.

Kenntnisse

User Research

UX Design

Collaboration

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum and related technologies. Our mission is to do what is best for Ethereum's long-term success. Our role is to allocate resources to critical projects, be a valued voice within the Ethereum ecosystem, and advocate for Ethereum externally.

Background

Protocol is the Ethereum Foundation's R&D group, with the mission of bringing the world computer to the world. Our research, engineering, and delivery teams work at the forefront of multiple domains to execute Ethereum's ambitious roadmap while adhering to our guiding principles.

About this Role

The UX Lead at Protocol will work closely with our Protocol Architecture team to ensure Ethereum evolves in ways that benefit users. This role focuses on user research, strategic UX thinking, and shaping protocol-layer decisions before they reach the UI. It is a foundational role, defining and advocating for exceptional user experiences and integrating user-centric thinking into technical decisions, impacting millions of current and future Ethereum users.

Responsibilities

• Establish and embed UX best practices within Protocol, ensuring user experience is prioritized in technical design and strategic decisions.
• Conduct deep user research to identify pain points, opportunities, and interaction patterns across Ethereum's ecosystem.
• Partner with technical teams within Protocol and the broader Ethereum community to enhance their understanding and implementation of user-centered design.
• Drive user-focused discussions, articulate trade-offs, and influence decisions impacting Ethereum's global community.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of UX design experience, preferably with exposure to technical domains like Ethereum or crypto products (wallets, apps, infrastructure, protocols).
• Proven ability to conduct rigorous user research, synthesize insights, and apply them to product development.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; experience advocating for UX best practices among technical teams.

Open Questions and Initiatives

• Identify urgent user pain points and effective solutions.
• Design and leverage interoperability features for seamless cross-chain experiences.
• Communicate trust assumptions clearly without oversimplifying complexity.
• Explore Trust Experience as a framework for Ethereum's unique features.
• Expose privacy as a core UX component for on-chain interactions.

How We Work

Our environment values clarity, rapid execution, and commitment to Ethereum's mission. Key aspects include:

• Ethereum-centric focus allows for unconventional strategies and bold approaches.
• Open contributions require proactive engagement, clear communication, and collaboration without direct authority.
• You will have significant autonomy to define your approach, with accountability for your work's impact on Ethereum's ecosystem.

This role is suited for motivated, independent individuals. It is a full-time, fully remote position with flexible hours, generally aligned with UTC 14:00 for calls. Occasional travel for events like Devcon or Interop may be beneficial. Applicants may work under a pseudonym with KYC verification.

Key Skills