The Opportunity A top-performing Layer 1 blockchain project—already a top 10 by TVL—is hiring a Head of Product to lead core product strategy across its protocol infrastructure, DeFi stack, and user-facing applications. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins on a suite of high-impact, crypto-native products with real traction, institutional backing, and a powerful incentive model embedded at the protocol layer. What You’ll Do Own the roadmap for the protocol’s most critical products — including consensus design, staking UX, and DeFi primitives (DEX, lending, governance) Define and execute a clear vision across staking, liquidity coordination, and on-chain user flows Align product direction with token incentives, user growth, and ecosystem expansion Cross-functional Execution Work closely with engineering (core, frontend, smart contracts), design, and growth teams to ship well-integrated, user-centric features Translate complex protocol mechanics into intuitive experiences for developers and end-users Build tight feedback loops with ecosystem teams to prioritize high-impact initiatives Leadership & Scaling Establish and scale a high-performing product function — roadmap planning, spec development, QA, and iteration Drive research, testing, and analytics to uncover new opportunities Contribute to go-to-market plans for upcoming launches Background: 5–10+ years in product leadership, ideally in crypto, DeFi, or developer-facing platforms Track record of shipping complex, cross-functional products in fast-paced environments Deep understanding of token models, DeFi primitives, and Layer 1 blockchain infrastructure You Bring: High technical fluency (staking, governance, DEXs, stablecoins, etc.) Proven leadership and stakeholder management in cross-functional, remote teams Strategic thinking, user obsession, and an instinct for scalable architecture Bonus: hands-on experience bringing protocol products from testnet to mainnet Meaningful token upside with long-term alignment Remote-first culture with global teammates Ownership over some of the most innovative product work in Web3 Direct access to founders and key decision-makers Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Arcadia Search by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Product” roles. Senior Director, Product Management (CA) Sr Director, Product Management - AI & Automation ResponsiveAds Director of Product Management Senior Director, Product Management - Graphics (Job Req # ) Technical Product Owner – Platform Team (Remote) Director Product Management - Protection & Control (m/f) Director of Product - Elasticsearch Performance & Storage Engine Director of Product - Elasticsearch Performance & Storage Engine Director of Product - Elasticsearch Performance & Storage Engine Director of Product - Elasticsearch Performance & Storage Engine Director of Product - Elasticsearch Performance & Storage Engine Director of Product - Elasticsearch Performance & Storage Engine Director of Product - Elasticsearch Performance & Storage Engine Director of Product - Elasticsearch Performance & Storage Engine Director of Product - Elasticsearch Performance & Storage Engine We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr