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About Vac
Vac builds public good protocols for the decentralized web. We do applied research based on which we build protocols, libraries and publications.

The role
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Software Developer in Test with experience in Low Level Programming to join our Vac QA team. As a Test Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of distributed systems within Vac and the IFT.

Your responsibilities will include automating comprehensive test plans, as well as contributing to the identification and resolution of complex issues. Leveraging your expertise in programming and systems knowledge, you will help validating the functionality of distributed systems.

Key responsibilities
Implement (Nim, Rust, TS, Python), and maintain integration tests in collaboration with other QAs and Devs.
Execute and automate test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate the functionality, performance, and scalability of distributed systems.
Identify, reproduce, and debug complex issues in distributed systems, working closely with Logos development teams.
Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and POSIX-like systems.
Create and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
Integrate automated tests into CI pipelines using tools like Github Actions.
You ideally will have
Solid experience with systems programming languages like Rust, Nim, Go.
Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and POSIX-like systems.
Experience with scripting languages like Python.
Knowledge of tests automation tools, best practices and design patterns.
Excellent written and conversational communication skills.
Alignment with our core values and principles.
Bonus points
Experience with off-the-shelf networking stacks such as libp2p.
Experience in blockchain technology.
Experience working for an open-source organization.
Experience with desktop UI automation.
[Don’t worry if you don’t meet all of these criteria, we’d still love to hear from you anyway if you think you’d be a great fit for this role. Just explain to us why in your cover letter].

Hiring process 

The hiring process for this role will be:

Interview with our POps team
Interview with team member from the Vac QA team
Take home assignment & interview with team member from the Vac QA team
Interview with Vac team lead
The steps may change along the way if we see it makes sense to adapt the interview stages, so please consider the above as a guideline.



👨🏻‍💻 Software Developer in Test


As the Business Development and Marketing Lead for ‘Keycard’ at Status Network, your primary role will be to lead the commercial planning and execution of the strategy to increase the sales of Keycard product, establish partnerships for the upcoming Keycard Pro product, and work with the comms and marketing teams to execute well-planned campaigns to achieve the sales growth objectives.

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the business development efforts for one of the fastest-growing segments in Web3 and work on exciting new Wallet and custody products. You will be at the forefront of developing a hardware wallet product that complements other wallets and integrates social and financial dapps deeply, paving the way for a new era of on-chain economic exchange.

If you are driven by innovation in blockchain technology, eager to lead a cutting-edge project, and passionate about decentralisation and privacy, this role will provide you with the perfect platform to make a significant impact.

 

Key responsibilities:

Lead the accelerated development of a business development and marketing plan for Keycard and Keycard Pro products. 
Lead the execution of the plans and be the single point of contact for the program lead for all Business development and marketing initiatives related to Keycard. 
Lead the efforts to identify and prioritise potential partners including DeFi Apps, other software wallets, Developers, Exchanges etc. to improve their understanding of Keycard offer.
Oversee end-to-end partnership and integration process from initial outreach and engagement through to negotiation, contracting, and final execution, ensuring all partnerships contribute to improving the sales potential for Keycard and improving the market share of Keycard amongst wallets. 
Conduct thorough financial analysis and due diligence on all potential deals to ensure they are not only sustainable but demonstrate the potential to scale. 
Shape the objectives of new marketing campaigns, and coordinate with communications and marketing teams to plan resources and execution of these campaigns, and report on the success measures. 
Oversee the negotiation and management of contracts with existing and potential partners to maximize benefits and ensure compliance with agreed terms.
Keep internal stakeholders well-informed about the status of deals and partnerships, ensuring transparent and effective communication to facilitate informed decision-making and cohesive strategic alignment.
Cultivate and nurture strong, enduring relationships with key stakeholders across the blockchain ecosystem, leveraging these relationships to support mutual growth and advance shared objectives.
Assist in hiring, mentoring, and scaling a top-tier business development and partnerships team capable of meeting the ambitious goals of the network; fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
 

You will ideally have:

5+ years of experience in leading partnerships and customer engagement for products within the tech industry, with a proven ability to manage and grow B2B relationships. 
Natural communicator and coordinator, adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organisational goals. 
Comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology, wallets and wallet-related products and DeFi. 
Direct and proven experience in delivering partnerships with Wallets (hardware and/or software) and with the Defi ecosystem, showcasing a technical understanding and practical knowledge of the wallet-related integrations. 
Strong alignment with our organisational principles as outlined in our manifesto, demonstrating a commitment to privacy, decentralisation, and innovation. 
Skilled in conducting financial analysis and strategic planning, ensuring partnerships enhance key performance metrics and align with long-term objectives. 
 

Bonus points:

Previous leadership roles or similar responsibilities with other Hardware wallets (and/or Software wallets). 
Comfort with remote and asynchronous work environments.
Advocate for the crypto/blockchain community and the broader ethos of open-source contribution.
Enthusiasm for decentralisation and a personal drive to promote censorship resistance within the crypto space. 
[Don’t worry if you don’t meet all of these criteria, we’d still love to hear from you anyway if you think you’d be a great fit for this role. Just explain to us why in your cover letter]

 

Hiring process:

Intro call with the Talent Team
Interview with IFT BD Lead 
Compensated Task 
Pitch Interview with Keycard Lead and IFT BD Lead
Interview with Co-Founder
[The steps may change along the way if we see it makes sense to adapt the interview stages, so please consider the above as a guideline]

 

Compensation:

The compensation range for this role is dependent on how we assess your skills and experience throughout our interview process. We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat/crypto

🎪 Business Developer & Marketing Lead (Crypto Wallet)

The Role:

We are seeking a Research Analyst (Blockchain) to join the Institute of Free Technology, you will be responsible for analyzing market trends, monitoring competitors, and providing deep insights to support team decisions across the IFT portfolio. You will regularly produce data-driven strategic recommendations to help the company optimize its products and market strategies.


Key Responsibilities:

Provide regular reports & updates to be used as recommendations for the IFT strategy and portfolio management.
Forecast valuation of various portfolio companies with a focus on mid-term horizons
Perform risk and probability analysis across industry & developments in order to provide actionable insights and identify opportunities.
Keep a pulse on web3 trends and developments, and their impact on the IFT portfolio
Run analyses related to market validation and opportunity sizing independently end-to-end.
Facilitate effective stakeholder management by fostering communication between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment and understanding. (remove)
Conduct detailed analyses of competitors' strategies, market performance, and technological developments, providing competitive advantage analyses and market positioning suggestions.
Qualifications:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Research Analyst (or similar role), within the web3 industry
Excellent mathematical, numerical, and statistical skills
Demonstrable skills working with large data sets
Strong understanding of Google Analytics and SQL
Compelling storyteller and effective communicator, both written and verbal
Proven success working on cross-functional teams and managing concurrent projects with multiple stakeholders
Comfortable navigating through both complexity and ambiguity to maximize your impact
Bonus points: 

 Comfortable working remotely and asynchronously.
 Experience working for an open source organization.
[Don’t worry if you don’t meet all of these criteria, we’d still love to hear from you anyway if you think you’d be a great fit for this role. Just explain to us why in your cover letter].

 

Hiring process: 

Interview with our People Ops team
Interview with Corey, Head of Insights
Interview with Adam, Chief of Finance
Technical Task
Interview with Arwen, Chief of Staff
The steps may change along the way if we see it makes sense to adapt the interview stages, so please consider the above as a guideline.


Compensation

We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat/crypto.

Remote Jobs at Ift

👨🏻‍💻 Software Developer in Test

🎪 Business Developer & Marketing Lead (Crypto Wallet)

🧐 Research Analyst (Blockchain)

About IFT