Offchain Labs

Forward Deployed Engineer - Tandem

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Blockchain, Decentralized Finance, CryptocurrencyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Description: Offchain Labs is building a decentralized, secure, and transparent future through blockchain technology. They are committed to fostering a creative, collaborative, and inclusive culture and are looking for individuals who are eager to embrace new challenges and seek solutions that will push existing boundaries. This role involves embedding with Tandem's partner studio portfolio companies to understand their technical challenges and facilitate the development of tailored solutions with the support of Offchain Labs internal personnel.

Requirements

  • Strong interest in blockchain technology
  • Technical acumen
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Ability to translate complex problems into clear requirements
  • Passion for building strong client relationships

Responsibilities

  • Deeply understand the technical and business challenges faced by portfolio companies.
  • Distill complex problems into clear, concise requirements.
  • Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal Offchain Labs team members.
  • Facilitate the development of tailored solutions with the support of Offchain Labs internal personnel.
  • See the full process through from initial sourcing to partnership agreement signing to completion of mutually agreed milestones.

Company Information

  • Company: Offchain Labs
  • Mission: To create a decentralized, secure, and transparent future through blockchain technology.
  • Flagship Product: Arbitrum One (a dominant force in Ethereum scaling)
  • Other Products/Projects: Arbitrum AnyTrust, Arbitrum Orbit, Stylus, BoLD, Arbitrum Nitro, Prysm consensus client
  • Funding: $3.8M (seed), $20M (Series A), $100M (Series B)
  • Partner Studio: Tandem (aims to empower early-stage blockchain projects)

Application Instructions

  • Not specified in the provided job description.

Skills

Blockchain technology
Technical acumen
Communication skills
Problem translation
Client relationship building

Offchain Labs

Develops scaling solutions for Ethereum blockchain

About Offchain Labs

Offchain Labs develops scaling solutions for the Ethereum blockchain, with its main product being Arbitrum. Arbitrum enhances Ethereum's performance by making transactions faster and cheaper, which is important during times of high network activity. The technology uses rollup technology to combine multiple transactions before sending them to the Ethereum blockchain, reducing congestion and costs. Offchain Labs serves a variety of clients, including developers and businesses in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors, and generates revenue through transaction fees and premium services. The company's goal is to make Ethereum more efficient and accessible for all users.

Princeton, New JerseyHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$139.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Conference Attendance Budget
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Competition from Layer 2 solutions like Optimism and zkSync is intensifying.
Regulatory scrutiny on blockchain projects could impact Arbitrum's operations.
Cryptocurrency market volatility may affect Arbitrum's adoption and usage.

Differentiation

Offchain Labs' Arbitrum offers faster, cheaper Ethereum transactions using rollup technology.
Arbitrum's integration with Lotte Caliverse showcases its capability in blockchain-based entertainment.
Arbitrum Stylus supports multi-language DApp development, enhancing developer flexibility.

Upsides

Growing demand for Layer 2 solutions boosts Arbitrum's adoption amid high Ethereum gas fees.
Partnership with Lotte Group expands Arbitrum's reach in the entertainment industry.
Launch of 15-minute withdrawals enhances user experience on Arbitrum Orbit chains.

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