Technical Product Lead
The NEAR Foundation seeks to hire a Technical Product Lead who will report to the Head of Product. As a Technical Product Lead, your primary role will involve serving as a key advisor and contributor across various product work streams within the NEAR ecosystem. The ideal candidate should possess a robust technical background, exceptional product management skills, and the capability to offer strategic guidance to the team.
Responsibilities:
- Leading the technical aspects of product development which includes defining technical requirements, architecture, and implementation strategies.
- Providing technical expertise and guidance by diagnosing root issues and proposing solutions.
- Driving product initiatives by collaborating cross-functionally with nodes in the NEAR ecosystem to establish roadmaps for successful execution.
- Staying informed about industry trends and technologies to recommend innovative solutions and enhancements to our products.
- Acting as a subject matter expert on technical matters, providing insights and recommendations to overcome challenges and leverage opportunities.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of technical product management experience.
- Demonstrated track record of establishing technical strategies for large and complex organizations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for non-technical audiences and articulate strategies to a technical audience.
- Substantial technical background with knowledge and experience in the web3 and blockchain industry (experience with NEAR or AI will be a bonus).
- Demonstrated ability to ask technical questions and drive informed decisions through technical sophistication.
- Effective influencing skills with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, even without direct ownership.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the capability to foster relationships and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Experience in navigating complex organizational structures and managing conflicting priorities.
Valued Qualities:
- ECOSYSTEM-FIRST: Always prioritize the health and success of the ecosystem above individual interests.
- OPENNESS: Operate transparently and consistently share knowledge to foster open communities.
- PRAGMATISM OVER PERFECTION: Strive for the right solution over the ideal solution and cultivate open-mindedness by considering all ideas openly.
- MAKE IT FEEL SIMPLE: Aim to simplify the complex so that technology is accessible to all.
- GROW CONSTANTLY: Continuously learn, improve, and embrace productive failures to ensure progression and effectiveness in projects and the community.
NEAR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. NEAR is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. When necessary, candidates can request reasonable accommodation from the recruiter during the interview process.