Jobs at Ava Labs

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Ava Labs builds Avalanche, a high‑throughput blockchain that powers decentralized finance and enterprise applications. The company is known for its cutting‑edge consensus protocol, low‑latency transactions, and a developer ecosystem that attracts top‑tier crypto talent.

Typical openings include Software Engineer (Blockchain), Frontend Engineer, Backend Engineer, Data Engineer, Product Manager, UX Designer, and DevOps. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, a collaborative code‑review culture, and opportunities to contribute to open‑source consensus‑layer projects.

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Business Development Manager

Company: OP Labs

Location: Worldwide

Posted Nov 28, 2023

We have a transparent, feedback-driven and fun-centric culture. We’re committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career. This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. If you have a background that you feel would make an impact at Optimism, please consider applying. We believe that our work is stronger with a variety of perspectives, and we’re eager to further diversify our company. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. Please mention the word **GLOWING** and tag RNDAuNzQuMTc3Ljc2 when applying to show you read the job post completely (RNDAuNzQuMTc3Ljc2). We cherish our eclecticism and consider it a great strength. We are a team of builders—our founding team has been working on Ethereum scalability since 2015.

Office Manager (On-site, Palo Alto)

Company: Subspace Labs

Location: Peninsula

Posted Nov 23, 2023

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, enabling seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams. Key Requirements: Proven track record in office management, event coordination, or similar roles, with a focus on achieving tangible outcomes. Overseeing the design, ordering, and management of company, community, and event swag, enhancing our brand representation Plan and coordinate local in-person events across the Bay Area, such as meetups, conferences, and hackathons, to support our growing community. Oversee the organization's IT requirements, encompassing the administration of tooling and collaboration platform access, stewardship of our GSuite, and related tasks. Detail-oriented mindset, showcasing an aptitude for setting priorities that align with strategic goals. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, demonstrated by a history of successfully managing complex tasks. Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment. Manage the office setup, coordinate vendors, check mail, and order supplies as needed. Provide on-demand administrative assistance to leadership team members, enhancing their effectiveness and time management. What We Offer 𐄁 The ability to work from anywhere in the world 𐄁 A competitive salary with generous equity and token grants 𐄁 Medical, dental, and vision insurance (US-based only) 𐄁 A unique opportunity to shape the future of the internet 𐄁 Team off-sites in various locations around the globe

Senior Backend Engineer

Company: Ginger Labs

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Nov 28, 2023

Remote Work This position is hybrid, in-office 2-3 days per week. Where We Work We work in downtown SF near Market Street, just a short walk from two BART/Muni stations. Our open-plan office has height-adjustable desks to help us stay limber, a trio of rooms for small group meetings or individual work, and a shuffleboard table to help us stay coordinated (or to enjoy during happy hour :). Benefits Competitive compensation in form of base salary, bonuses and profit sharing Comprehensive healthcare fully covered for you and your family Flexible work and vacation schedules 401k with matching contributions Matching gifts to non-profits Public transit reimbursement Home workstation reimbursement ISP reimbursement Monthly phone bill reimbursement We work from home when it will help, and we have an “as long as you get your work done” vacation policy. When We Work We keep work and life balanced. We set our schedules based on our excitement to solve a problem, and we trust each other to get things done. We share ideas openly, and we collaborate across disciplines to ensure that our decisions make sense from all perspectives. What You'll Do Iterate with the team on product definition and implementation with a focus on both the end user's experience, and on scalability and security Specify, build, and maintain services, APIs, and features for the product Create and support robust integration, testing, deployment, alerting, and monitoring systems Perform code reviews and participate in design discussions Mentor junior developers What You Bring A user-centric mindset Expert in SQL, Typescript, and Node.js Experience with GraphQL and/or REST Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and at least one major cloud service, such as AWS or GCP Experience with pub/sub systems and streaming platforms Experience with large scale distributed systems Experience with CRDTs is a plus Excellent communication skills Strong desire to grow and learn new things How We Work Each member of our team contributes to all parts of our products. We trust each other to make decisions independently while also considering our common goals and values.

Lead Software Engineer

Company: Topaz Labs

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Nov 25, 2023

We also offer equity, profit-sharing, 100% covered medical/dental/vision for employees, 15 days annual PTO, 5 days of personal time, plus holidays, and 401k matching. Deep knowledge of image file formats - JPEG, RAW, TIFF, PNG… Familiarity with these SDKs - ONNX, CoreML, TensorRT, OpenVino Advanced use of ffmpeg, OpenCV Qt/QML development experience Do you meet most but not 100% of the above? Your responsibilities would include project management, leading development on new features and initiatives, code and system architecture, ownership of weekly releases, code reviews, mentoring developers, etc. This is a full-time onsite role in Dallas, TX, and we will ask you to relocate if you're not in the area We offer strong base salary, plus significant ownership that scales with the company's growth. Our tech has been covered by Fast Company, The Verge, Engadget, Mashable, BBC, and more. Our world-class team executes quickly, obsesses about the customer experience, and promotes from within. While in the role, you will need to gain a deep understanding of the product and our users, and always plan with customer needs in mind first. About you 5+ years professional development experience Proficient in C++ & JavaScript, or any other major programming language Experience working with modern, reactive UI frameworks Knowledgeable with application architecture, networking, databases, performance and optimizationTesting experience: unit, integration, UI and/or acceptance tests Good understanding of concurrency and multi-threading High level of experience working on customer-facing products Eye for design and a high level of craftsmanship Past project management experience with small teams History leading teams deploying high quality products Strong sense of user experience High aptitude for computer programmingProven ability to learn and be effective in new technologies You enjoy independence and a high level of responsibility You exhibit an unusually strong work ethic Preferred Exposure to image or video encoding/decoding and file formats Experience developing native applications for Windows / MacOS Experiencing deploying ML models in production environments Some history working with applications involving video or live streaming Love Photographers and videographers! We’d still like to hear from you–we are passionate about developing a diverse team and culture, so please apply if you’re interested!

Business Development Manager

Company: OP Labs

Location: Worldwide

Posted Nov 28, 2023

We have a transparent, feedback-driven and fun-centric culture. We’re committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career. This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. If you have a background that you feel would make an impact at Optimism, please consider applying. We believe that our work is stronger with a variety of perspectives, and we’re eager to further diversify our company. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. Please mention the word **GLOWING** and tag RMjAuMTI1LjEwNS4yMjE= when applying to show you read the job post completely (RMjAuMTI1LjEwNS4yMjE=). We cherish our eclecticism and consider it a great strength. We are a team of builders—our founding team has been working on Ethereum scalability since 2015.

Senior Brand Designer

Company: Windranger Labs

Location: EMEA, APAC

Posted Nov 24, 2023

Proven experience in creative design, brand development, and multimedia production. We consider all applications. Proven track record of successful brand development projects. Create high-quality, delightful designs in collaboration with designers, researchers, animators, content specialists, and illustrators. Strong strategic thinking and ability to contribute to overall brand strategy. Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Figma, Adobe package (photoshop, illustrator, after effects), Cinema 4D Strong conceptual thinking and ability to bring concepts to life visually. Additional Qualifications (for Senior Brand Designer position): 5+ years of experience in creative design and brand development. Take concepts from research, exploration, to delivery, ensuring a seamless transition and a cohesive final product. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Your craft Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

QA Engineer

Company: Ginger Labs

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Nov 22, 2023

Where We Work We work in downtown SF near Market Street, just a short walk from two BART/Muni stations. Our open-plan office has height-adjustable desks to help us stay limber, a trio of rooms for small group meetings or individual work, and a shuffleboard table to help us stay coordinated (or to enjoy during happy hour :). When We Work We keep work and life balanced. We work from home when it will help, and we have an “as long as you get your work done” vacation policy. Remote Work This position will be in-office 2-3 days per week Benefits Competitive compensation in form of base salary, bonuses and profit sharing Comprehensive healthcare fully covered for you and your family Flexible work and vacation schedules 401k with matching contributions Matching gifts to non-profits Public transit reimbursement Home workstation reimbursement ISP reimbursement Monthly phone bill reimbursement We set our schedules based on our excitement to solve a problem, and we trust each other to get things done. We share ideas openly, and we collaborate across disciplines to ensure that our decisions make sense from all perspectives. Responsibilities • Identify, record, thoroughly document, and track bugs • Verify bug fixes and validate new features to ensure high quality releases • Reproduce reported bugs and write detailed bug reports • Ability to collaborate within and across teams • Interface with beta testers to surface ideas, concerns, and pain points for new features under development • Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test cases • Provide product feedback and ideas to ensure the best user experience • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Qualifications • 1-5 years of QA experience • Interest in testing and automation • Excellent critical thinker who likes trying to break software • Eagerness to learn new things • Focus on user experience and overall app functionality • Passionate about solutions while humble in the face of opposing ideas How We Work Each member of our team contributes to all parts of our products. We are looking for candidates with testing, automation, and/or development experience ready to help retain and improve the quality of Notability. We trust each other to make decisions independently while also considering our common goals and values.

Head of Product

Company: Subspace Labs

Location: Worldwide

Posted Nov 26, 2023

This could be a whitepaper, a project proposal, a case study, or any other relevant work that showcases your abilities. In addition to your resume, please provide a sample of your work that demonstrates your expertise in blockchain, cryptocurrency, or related fields. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams within the organization, including engineering, operations, community, and marketing, to prioritize and plan product development efforts. Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and nurture a dynamic product team comprising over 10 engineers, designers, and product managers. Project Management Proficiency: Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, balancing quality and productivity under pressure, utilizing various project management methodologies. Product Roadmap Ownership: Develop and own our product roadmap, ensuring alignment with budget, timeline, and resource constraints, while staying responsive to evolving user needs. Lean Product Roadmap Lifecycle Management: Proven track record in managing the end-to-end product development life cycle in a fast-paced, iterative startup environment. Blockchain Expertise: In-depth knowledge of blockchain technology, particularly in the application layer, with a focus on developer- and user-facing products and services. Experiment-Driven Decision-Making: hypotheses and experiment-driven product management, making sure decisions are based on data, gut feeling/ user feedback, while ensuring alignment among stakeholders and product managers. Key Requirements 3-5 years of Web3 and AI Product Management: Extensive experience in product management within the Web3 and AI spaces, preferably within startup or decentralized environments.

Director, Demand Generation - Austin, Texas

Company: Cockroach Labs

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Nov 24, 2023

Salary is one component of the Cockroach Labs’ total rewards package, which includes stock options, health insurance, life and disability insurance, funds towards professional development resources, flexible PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave, to name a few! For example, campaign execution may involve working with folks from product, content, design, sales, and revenue/marketing operations teams. Actual salaries may vary and fall outside of this range depending on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, geographic location, skills, experience, and competencies. We set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Excellent written and oral presentation skills and a large portfolio of white papers, blog posts, case studies, videos, etc., which you and your teams have created. He lives in Boston with his wife Rachel, and two young children, Beatrice and Wynnie. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. In addition, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. You Have 10+ years of marketing experience in high-growth enterprise software – preference for database, developer tools, or cloud companies 6+ years experience in building, leading, managing, and coaching a large group of cross-disciplinary teams. Develop a deep understanding of our market category, messaging, and personas to guide our work across awareness, consideration, and conversion campaigns.

Business Development Manager

Company: OP Labs

Location: Worldwide

Posted Nov 28, 2023

Optimism is a company dedicated to improving Ethereum's performance and scalability through its Optimism network. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to cultivate partnerships in the DeFi ecosystem, including stablecoins, LPs, and TradFi companies. The role involves developing and owning the long-term DeFi strategy, working with cross-functional teams, and staying updated on industry trends. Optimism values diversity, transparency, and a fun-centric culture, offering comprehensive benefits to its employees.

Web3 Community Manager, Ambassador Lead

Company: Ava Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2023

We do not hire on basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We're a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. As the Ambassador Lead, you will be responsible for the leading , training, and growth of our community of Ambassadors, with an emphasis on events. WHAT YOU WILL DO Build, grow, and scale Avalanche’s Ambassador Program Lead Avalanche’s community of ambassadors Manage the recruiting, activation, and retention of ambassadors Craft and implement ambassador campaigns necessary to trigger specific Avalanche activities Initiate, coordinate, and execute impactful events that boost awareness and foster community engagement Represent Avalanche at events, forums, and conferences Manage the DAO operations Create engaging content across various social media and platforms Support community managers and moderators with the latest program updates and activities Provide reporting about program’s progress, engagement and feedback WHAT YOU WILL BRING Minimum 1+ years of experience in running an Ambassador program Deep immersion in one of the cultures (e.g., Web3, DeFi, Gaming, Trading/Alpha), bonus for connections for partnerships and collaborations Have been an active and rewarded member of at least 1 ambassador program Have experience leading community and growth activities for successful projects Knowledgeable about marketing and communication strategies that effectively promote and drive growth Love working in a fast growing project Are comfortable to work in a fully-remote team Proficient in English, verbal and written Salary Range: $68,000 to $85,000 (**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.) Ava Labs is committed to diversity in the workplace and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. LI-Remote LI-RP1 WHY AVA LABS?

Technical Community Manager

Company: Subspace Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 22, 2023

Background in technical support, customer support, community management, social media marketing, or software engineering. Background in software engineering, smart contract development, or theoretical underpinnings of blockchains and cryptocurrencies. Nice-to-Haves: Experience troubleshooting software and hardware issues across Windows, Macintosh, and Linux platforms. Prior experience running a miner, validator, or farmer for a blockchain network. Basic Requirements: Passion for decentralized, peer-to-peer systems, and Web3 technologies. Understanding of existing storage networks and farming workflows, both inside and outside the Polkadot ecosystem. Identify, set up, and manage key marketing and social media channels (Discord, Telegram, Slack, Twitter) to enhance community and support engagement. Work with engineering teams to resolve software issues by triaging, reproducing, documenting, and tracking bug reports. Actively engage with the Polkadot ecosystem, building relationships and leveraging existing community resources. Design, plan and execute community events to inform and grow our ecosystem of stakeholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Ava Labs?
Ava Labs offers a fast‑paced, research‑driven culture where engineers build production‑ready blockchain components. The team values open communication, continuous learning, and a flat hierarchy that encourages ownership. Remote‑first policies and flexible hours accommodate global contributors.
What types of positions are available at Ava Labs?
Positions span software engineering, blockchain protocol development, product management, UX, data science, and operations. Each role focuses on scalability, security, and developer experience across the Avalanche ecosystem.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Showcase hands‑on experience with Rust, Solidity, or Go, contribute to open‑source blockchain projects, and provide a portfolio of decentralized applications. Tailor your resume to emphasize performance‑critical code, automated testing, and collaborative problem‑solving. Highlight any participation in Avalanche developer conferences or hackathons.

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