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Espresso Systems

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Crypto • Web 3

Espresso Systems is a company that develops a protocol for coordinated block building to enhance cross-chain composability across blockchain platforms. The Espresso Network provides a confirmation layer designed to enable various blockchain networks to operate together seamlessly, enabling fast confirmations, decentralized sequencing, and efficient data availability. The network supports interoperability among different chains, facilitating cross-chain interactions, smooth liquidity flow, and easy access to any application or contract across platforms. The company is focused on advancing blockchain infrastructure, promoting modularity, and adopting proof-of-stake models to support a scalable and sovereign multi-chain ecosystem.

11 - 50 employees

₿ Crypto

🌐 Web 3

📋 Description

• Espresso Systems is the lead developer of Espresso, a global confirmation layer designed to enhance cross-chain composability by providing fast and reliable transaction confirmations. • Espresso confirmations help reduce finality risk and prevent issues like sequencer equivocation, making it easier for applications to operate across multiple chains. • The network is currently in its Mainnet 0 release and supports various functionalities, including fast confirmations, decentralized sequencing, and low-cost data availability. • At Espresso Systems, we work with leading teams developing chains, rollups, and applications including Offchain Labs, Polygon, Cartesi, RARI Chain, and beyond—all united in our mission to build an open experience in which all chains work together as one. • The Espresso team comprises a diverse and passionate group of contributors from around the world. • We are developers, designers, and researchers who have contributed in academia, in open source communities, in policymaking, and beyond. • We are backed by over $50m in funding from leading investors in technology and crypto including a16z, Greylock Partners, Electric Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Polychain Capital. • As Partnerships Lead, you will be driving adoption of Espresso technology, delivering integrations with emerging app developer teams and enterprise blockchain studios alike. • You’ll own the business development pipeline from new leads to closing commercial deals and drive metrics including total value secured by Espresso, amount of chains supported by Espresso, and number of cross-chain interactions facilitated by Espresso. • You’ll be pounding the pavement with potential partners, ideating on use cases and value-add for their applications, and helping to build one of the most exciting new ecosystems in Web3.

🎯 Requirements

• Enthusiasm for blockchain infrastructure and comfort pioneering new use cases and business models • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with partners • Knowledge of how to navigate crypto-specific channels including Telegram, Discord, and Twitter • Strong negotiation skills to close partnership agreements • Comfort explaining technical concepts (even if from a non-technical background) and their applications to real-world use cases • Excitement to build relationships around the world with projects ranging from small teams of crypto developers to large enterprises • Ability to analyze market trends and identify business opportunities • Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams • Not required but an added bonus to have deep familiarity with a key strategic region including Korea, Southeast Asia, Turkey, LatAm

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote with flexible hours • Work alongside the brightest minds in the crypto space • Competitive salary + equity package • Regular team off-sites to international locations • Unlimited vacation policy • Top-tier health, dental, and vision coverage for US employees