About the position
ZetaChain is at the forefront of building the first fully interoperable layer-1 blockchain. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Product Engineer to spearhead the development of innovative Web3 applications powered by our cross-chain interoperability layer. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building new user-facing products from scratch, enjoys the fast pace of a startup, and wants to be on the bleeding edge of cross-chain Web3 technology. As a team lead, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our product engineering culture, mentoring other developers, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with cross-chain dApps. Blockchain experience isn't required if you have a proven track record of building successful products. This role won’t need to write smart contracts but you will need to develop a strong understanding of Solidity and how to interact with Web3 smart contracts and assets. Experience across other chains like Solana, SUI, Bitcoin, or TON is a huge plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead a small, agile team of product-focused engineers building powerful cross-chain Web3 applications
- Build full-stack features that touch everything from contract interactions to slick frontend interfaces
- Work closely with design, protocol, and ecosystem teams to bring innovative universal apps to life
- Solve hard technical problems, from user onboarding to high-throughput systems
- Contribute to open-source projects and shape best practices in a rapidly evolving space
Requirements
- 3+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong full-stack background, with a focus on building consumer products
- Proven track record shipping production-grade applications, ideally in Web3 or fintech
Nice-to-haves
- Solid grasp of Web3 architecture: how contracts, wallets, assets, and RPC interactions work
- Experience across multiple blockchain ecosystems (e.g., Solana, SUI, Bitcoin, TON)
- Background at both fast-moving startups and more structured organizations
- History of launching products from 0 → 1
- Experience building applications at scale (millions of users)
Benefits
- Base Salary: $140,000 – $180,000 (San Francisco benchmark)
- Additional 10% to 25% in liquid benefits with upside based on role, experience, and impact
