Head Of Ecosystem Growth

Summary

Join the Arbitrum Foundation as its Head of Ecosystem Growth and lead the expansion of its thriving ecosystem. You will spearhead strategies to increase adoption of Arbitrum technologies, cultivate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the blockchain and Web3 space, and provide essential support and resources to partners. Responsibilities include overseeing grant programs, leading ecosystem events, and reporting on key performance indicators. This role demands extensive experience in ecosystem development and a deep understanding of blockchain technology, particularly Ethereum and Layer 2 solutions. The Arbitrum Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including remote work options, industry-leading healthcare, and various allowances.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in ecosystem development, business development, or growth roles within the blockchain, Web3, or technology industries
• Proven track record of building and scaling developer ecosystems, partnerships, and community engagement in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving space
• Strong experience in working with Layer 1 or Layer 2 blockchain solutions, Ethereum, or other decentralized technologies
• Strong business acumen with experience in strategic partnerships, negotiation, and driving the growth of developer communities and ecosystems
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including developers, partners, and the broader Web3 community
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for developers, partners, and external audiences
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and product
• Data-driven approach with experience in tracking, measuring, and reporting on ecosystem growth metrics and KPIs
• Deep understanding of Ethereum, Layer 2 technologies (including Optimistic Rollups), and decentralized applications (dApps)

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategies to expand and strengthen the Arbitrum ecosystem, including driving the adoption of Arbitrum technologies
• Identify and forge strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the blockchain and Web3 space, including developers, dApp creators, industry leaders, and ecosystem collaborators, as well as onboard companies into Web3
• Collaborate with technical, marketing, and operations teams to ensure partners have the tools, resources, and support necessary to build on Arbitrum
• Work closely with our engineering team to ensure Arbitrum’s technology is easily accessible and integrated into a wide range of decentralised applications and blockchain projects
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for ecosystem growth, tracking the progress of the Foundation’s efforts in growing the developer base, increasing usage of Arbitrum, and contributing to scaling Ethereum. Regularly report on these metrics to the Foundation’s leadership and stakeholders
• Oversee the management of ecosystem grants and funding programs, ensuring that new projects and developers building on Arbitrum have access to the necessary financial and technical resources to succeed
• Lead key events such as hackathons, developer meetups, and Web3-focused conferences that promote the growth of the Arbitrum ecosystem and provide valuable networking opportunities for developers and industry leaders

Benefits

• Remote first global workforce
• Industry-leading healthcare insurance
• Home office set-up allowance
• Wellbeing allowance
• Growth / continuing education allowance
• Flexible time off
• Company-issued laptop