Venture Lead - Payments

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We're about to launch a payments venture on top of Rootstock, Bitcoin's EVM-compatible sidechain. This is a 0 → 1 role — you'll take proven protocol-level technology and shape it into a portfolio of payment products, such as remittances, merchant pay, or agentic transactions. You'll operate at startup speed, supported by some of the best engineers in crypto, shape your own squad, and be the external face of this venture. You will report to the CTO/Head of Core INFRA with high autonomy and support from the wider organisation. This is a breakout role for someone who's been in the engine room of a crypto payments project and is ready to lead one.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Define and execute the product portfolio roadmap across multiple payment verticals
  • Validate product-market fit through customer discovery, pilots, and design partnerships
  • Build, structure, and lead a dedicated product-engineering squad
  • Represent the venture externally - conferences, partner meetings, ecosystem conversations
  • Align with R&D on underlying protocol capabilities and upcoming rollouts
  • Deliver several foundational platform launches within 6–18 months
  • Drive commercial traction — early partners, distribution channels, revenue paths

WHAT YOU BRING

  • 3–7 years in payments/remittances/fintech; crypto experience is a must, traditional rails a plus
  • Hands-on experience building crypto payment products — you have been in the room, not watching from the side
  • Strong understanding of Bitcoin/EVM ecosystems
  • Fluent across product strategy, customer discovery, and partnerships
  • Familiarity with agentic/AI-driven payment flows or programmable money
  • Experience in incubating and scaling a product
  • Startup speed — ships fast, prioritizes ruthlessly, comfortable with ambiguity
  • Eager to step up — this is your chance to own and lead a venture, not just contribute to one
  • Comfortable as the external face — present, visible, and active in the ecosystem

ROOTIES BENEFITS

  • At RootstockLabs , we don’t just offer a job, we offer a community. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
  • Competitive compensation package and unique benefits designed to support your growth and well-being.
  • 100% Remote Work from Europe / South America, with access to global CoWorking spaces.
  • Work-Life Balance: Up to 35 vacation days, 30 sick days and parental leave
  • Continuous Learning: Access to training programs, language courses, and learning sponsorship annually.
  • Unique Projects: Work with cutting-edge blockchain technology in a global, diverse team.
  • Monthly Allowance for Contractors to support your connectivity and well-being.

ABOUT ROOTSTOCKLABS

  • RootstockLabs builds Bitcoin-secured DeFi infrastructure that enables companies and financial institutions to offer borrowing, lending, investment, and payment solutions at global scale.
  • Market: Companies, financial institutions, and their customers
  • Product: Bitcoin-secured DeFi financial products
  • Distribution: B2B2C through regulated financial institutions
  • We operate at the intersection of crypto infrastructure and institutional finance, enabling compliant, scalable access to decentralized financial services powered by Bitcoin.

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  • EmploymentNot stated in posting
  • Hiring scopeOpen worldwide
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Posted16d ago

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