Blockstream

Technical Product Manager, Simplicity

Central, South Carolina, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Blockchain, CryptographyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience as a product manager building solutions for developers, including APIs, SDKs, and documentation, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and 1+ years of experience as a software developer. A strong grasp of the Bitcoin protocol and fundamentals of Bitcoin Script is also required.

Responsibilities

The Technical Product Manager will engage with Simplicity developers to understand their use cases and pain points, work with Blockstream engineering to address product gaps and establish requirements and priorities, own the developer experience across published libraries and tools, identify and execute on cross-over opportunities, and collaborate with engineering, marketing, and support teams to develop educational materials and foster awareness about Simplicity. They will also identify opportunities to integrate Simplicity into Blockstream’s core product offerings and drive the growth of the Simplicity developer base, ensuring the language solves problems for high-value financial applications.

Skills

Developer engagement
Product management
Developer tools
Documentation
Cross-project integration
Marketing and communication
Ecosystem growth
Blockchain/Bitcoin infrastructure

Blockstream

Blockchain solutions for Bitcoin and digital assets

About Blockstream

Blockstream enhances the infrastructure of the cryptocurrency market, focusing on Bitcoin and digital assets. Their main products include the Liquid Network, which allows for faster and more private transactions; Blockstream Mining, offering mining services and investment opportunities; Core Lightning, which enables quicker and cheaper Bitcoin transactions; and secure wallets like Blockstream Green and Jade for storing Bitcoin and Liquid assets. They also provide global access to Bitcoin data through Blockstream Satellite, which broadcasts the Bitcoin blockchain via satellite. Blockstream serves a wide range of clients, from individual users to institutional investors, and generates revenue through transaction fees, mining services, hardware sales, and partnerships. Their goal is to improve the security, scalability, and functionality of Bitcoin and other digital assets, making them a versatile player in the digital asset ecosystem.

Key Metrics

Montreal, CanadaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$604.1MTotal Funding
CONVERTIBLECompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Stock Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
Performance Bonus

Risks

Competition from Ledger and Trezor challenges Blockstream's Jade wallet market share.
New CIO Sean Bill may shift asset management strategies, affecting partnerships.
Convertible note financing increases financial risk if market conditions change.

Differentiation

Blockstream Satellite provides Bitcoin access without internet, enhancing global accessibility.
Liquid Network offers faster, confidential transactions, appealing to traders and exchanges.
Core Lightning facilitates cheaper Bitcoin transactions, improving scalability and efficiency.

Upsides

Rising demand for non-custodial wallets boosts Blockstream Green Wallet adoption.
Growing interest in satellite-based solutions aligns with Blockstream Satellite's capabilities.
Bitcoin's hash rate increase benefits Blockstream's mining operations and investment products.

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