Community Lead

Untolabs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative startup is seeking a Community Lead to engage and grow its developer and user ecosystem. This role involves defining community strategies, managing channels like Discord and Telegram, and serving as the bridge between technical teams and the blockchain community. Ideal for someone passionate about DeFi and open-source ethos, this position offers a chance to shape the future of Layer 1 blockchain technology. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a knack for community building, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Significant equity stake

Unlimited vacation policy

Comprehensive health insurance

Hardware stipend

Conference attendance budget

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of community management experience in tech or blockchain.
• Deep understanding of Layer 1 blockchain concepts and cryptography.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement community programs to attract users and developers.
• Oversee engagement on Discord, Telegram, and relevant forums.

Skills

Community Management

Blockchain Knowledge

Communication Skills

Event Coordination

Technical Writing

Job description

About Unto Labs

Unto Labs is a team of low-level engineers pushing distributed systems to the physical limits of modern hardware. We’re building the next generation of Layer 1 blockchain technology, from core consensus primitives to performance-tuned networking stacks on commodity servers.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Community Lead to grow and engage our developer and user ecosystem. You will develop and execute community strategies, manage channels like Discord, Telegram, and X, and serve as the bridge between our technical teams and the wider blockchain community. This is a high-impact role at a fast-paced startup, ideal for someone who loves DeFi, developer tooling, and the open source ethos.

Responsibilities

• Community Strategy and Growth

  • Define and implement programs to attract developers, node operators, and end users

  • Set community growth targets and measure against key metrics

• Channel Management

  • Oversee day-to-day engagement on Discord, Telegram, X and relevant forums

  • Moderate discussions, answer questions, and foster a welcoming environment

• Content & Events

  • Coordinate AMAs, hackathons, office hours, and meetups to showcase our tech

  • Collaborate with marketing to produce tutorials, blog posts, and social assets that explain consensus, cryptography, and performance optimizations

• Feedback & Advocacy

  • Collect community feedback and insights to inform product roadmaps

  • Champion community needs internally and help shape our developer experience

• Partnerships & Ambassadors

  • Identify and onboard community advocates and ecosystem partners

  • Forge relationships with other projects, infrastructure providers, and others in the industry

Qualifications

Must-Haves

• 3–6 years of community management experience in the technology, blockchain, and/or open source industries

• Deep understanding of Layer 1 blockchain concepts, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography

• Proven track record growing active, engaged communities on Discord, Telegram, or similar platforms

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex technical topics into clear guidance

• Self-motivated and adaptable, with a bias for action and strong ownership mentality

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience hosting online and IRL events (hackathons, meetups, webinars)

• Existing network in DeFi, validator, or node-op communities

• Familiarity with performance optimization, benchmarking, or systems engineering

Why Join Us?

• Pioneering Technology: Help shape a Layer 1 blockchain designed for millions of transactions per second

• Expert Team: Collaborate with engineers from high-frequency trading and blockchain research backgrounds

• High Impact: As an early hire, your work will directly influence our product roadmap, developer adoption, and ecosystem growth

• Cutting-Edge Resources: Access top-tier hardware, benchmarking labs, and professional development budgets

Compensation & Benefits

• Significant equity stake with strong upside potential

• Flexible work environment with unlimited vacation policy

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Hardware and development tool stipend

• Conference attendance and learning budget