Lead Protocol Specialist

Kiln; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking enterprise-grade rewards platform as a Lead Protocol Specialist. In this pivotal role, you will shape the future of Kiln's Validators product and its participation in various blockchain ecosystems. Your expertise in the blockchain industry, combined with strong analytical and communication skills, will enable you to drive the protocol roadmap and collaborate with diverse teams. This innovative firm offers a fast-paced, non-bureaucratic work environment with unlimited holiday and equity share options, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Benefits

Equity Share Options

Unlimited Holiday

Flexible Remote Working

Choice of IT Equipment

Contribution to Internet Bills

Personal Development Budget

Tech Conference Budget

Qualifications

• 3+ years in blockchain with a strong technical background.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the Kiln Validators protocols roadmap and support protocols.
• Collaborate with teams to execute the Kiln Validators roadmap.

Skills

Blockchain Industry Experience

Technical Background

Analytical Mindset

Communication Skills

Product Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Experience

Curiosity

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Relevant Technical Certifications

Job description

Full time - Permanent role - USA, UK or EU zone

As our Lead Protocol Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Validators product and Kiln's participation in several blockchain ecosystems. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Owning the Kiln Validators protocols roadmap, determining which protocols we will support, why, and how, in partnership with the infrastructure and go-to-market teams.

• Understanding the key staking mechanics of each protocol we support or are considering, and unifying the team and customers around a shared understanding of these mechanics.

• Participating in governance on protocols where Kiln is active.

• Representing Kiln at ecosystem events.

You will collaborate closely with customers, sales teams, product, and the infrastructure team at Kiln to execute the Kiln Validators roadmap.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in the blockchain industry. Passion for the field and keen awareness of recent developments. You're an avid follower of crypto Twitter.

• Technical background (computer science, engineering, natural sciences) or demonstrated ability to grasp technical concepts. You're curious and motivated to delve into project details. You have experience running a validator or deploying a smart contract.

• Analytical mindset and clear communication. You excel at synthesizing complex information and conveying your insights both verbally and in writing.

• Strong product acumen with the ability to empathize with both retail and B2B users in the staking space.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup/scaleup environment.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.

• Lead experience or strong desire to do so, while contributing as an individual contributor to the team.

• Native or perfectly fluent in English.

Soft skills

• Team spirit: discuss, don't impose. We value humility in our hires.

• Trust and transparent communication.

• Curiosity and ability to dive deep into topics and follow through.

• Genuine passion for the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.

About Kiln:

Kiln is the leading enterprise-grade rewards platform that enables institutional customers to stake assets and integrate staking & DeFi functionality into their offerings. Our API-first platform provides fully automated validators, staking & DeFi protocols access, and comprehensive data and commission management.

With over $13 billion in crypto assets being programmatically staked, Kiln boasts a particularly strong track record on Ethereum, running more than 4% of the network. This includes 45,000+ active validators with zero slashing events.

Our team is composed of over 85 ecosystem enthusiasts formerly at Google, Circle, Ledger, Chainalysis, and other leading technology and cryptocurrency companies.

Join Kiln and help us make the web more secure, stable, decentralized, and fair!

How Kiln will support you:

• A fast-paced, non-bureaucratic work environment.

• Equity Share Options in the business: when Kiln succeeds, we all succeed!

• Competitive salary.

• Unlimited holiday.

• Flexible remote working.

• Choice of IT equipment.

• Contribution to internet bills.

• Substantial personal development and tech conference budget.

PS: please note the job title can be discussed further in the hiring process.

Please note that we are not sponsoring visas for individuals without work authorization in the EU Schengen zone. This role is specifically for employees (no B2B or contractors) based in the EU. Thank you!