Partner Engineer

TLDR

Drive the adoption of cross-chain protocols while managing strategic partnerships and providing technical support in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Partner Engineer (Developer Relations)

Location: European timezones strongly preferred, but will consider people who can overlap 6+ hours a day

Remote | Full-time

Compensation: $120K - $140K

Our client is a pioneering technology firm developing advanced solutions to enable seamless cross-chain interactions within an automated, intent-driven world. By connecting AI, services, and financial applications, the organization designs liquidity layers where smart contracts, AI agents, and blockchain networks synchronize in real-time. With deep expertise in cryptography and decentralized finance (DeFi), the team is redefining the infrastructure of intelligent agents across global networks.

An opportunity has emerged for a proactive Partner Engineer (DevRel) to drive the adoption of these cross-chain protocols, manage strategic partnerships, and engage with the broader developer ecosystem. This role requires a blend of hands-on engineering expertise and developer advocacy. The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical point of contact for integrations, ensuring that developers and users can seamlessly leverage the platform's capabilities within their own applications. This position operates in a high-agility startup environment that values creativity, technical excellence, and the mission of building an open, transparent decentralized future.

Key Responsibilities

Integrations & Adoption

  • Drive Adoption: Work closely with strategic partners and external developers to integrate cross-chain protocols into diverse applications.
  • Technical Implementation: Collaborate with developer teams to solve complex technical challenges and optimize protocol implementations.
  • Resource Creation: Author high-quality technical documentation, tutorials, and example repositories, including SDKs and guides to accelerate the integration lifecycle.
  • Engineering Support: Debug and troubleshoot integration issues, providing direct engineering support to ecosystem projects.
  • Barrier Identification: Proactively identify and resolve technical friction points to ensure smooth implementation across various projects.

Developer Support & Advocacy

  • Technical Point of Contact: Serve as the primary PoC for partners, addressing technical inquiries and troubleshooting live issues.
  • Community Engagement: Actively support and engage with developers across platforms such as Telegram, GitHub, and Twitter to provide real-time assistance.
  • Internal Advocacy: Represent developer needs internally to ensure protocol evolution aligns with community feedback and real-world requirements.

Technical Expertise & Enablement

  • System Mastery: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the underlying technology and intent-driven architecture to effectively assist the ecosystem.
  • Education: Conduct workshops, AMAs, and office hours to educate and empower the technical community.
  • Reference Architectures: Develop example use cases, reference implementations, and best practices to demonstrate the platform's utility.

Ecosystem Growth

  • Collaboration: Partner with tooling providers and infrastructure teams to expand protocol reach.
  • Community Building: Foster strong relationships with key developers to build a resilient technical community.
  • Metrics Analysis: Monitor adoption metrics and provide insights to continuously improve the developer experience (DX).


Interview Process

  1. Initial Screening: Recruiter / HR Call
  2. Technical Evaluation I: Engineering-focused interview
  3. Technical Evaluation II: Deep dive into architecture and advocacy scenarios
  4. Final Interview: Executive and cultural alignment discussion

Requirements

  • Engineering Background: Proven experience as a hands-on engineer with a strong background in software development, specifically within Web3, blockchain, or smart contract development.
  • Technical Stack: Proficiency in TypeScript is required.
  • Infrastructure Knowledge: Previous experience in DevOps (GCP, Kubernetes) and familiarity with infrastructure setup is highly desirable.
  • Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex cryptographic and technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Support Capabilities: Comfortable managing multiple support channels, troubleshooting technical hurdles, and writing clear, concise documentation.
  • Ecosystem Passion: A genuine passion for building and nurturing developer ecosystems in a decentralized environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation package designed to reward excellence and long-term commitment:

  • Base Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 USD per annum.
  • Token Incentives: Competitive token allocation with a 2-year vesting schedule and a 1-year cliff.
  • Performance Bonus: Eligibility for a 10% annual performance-based bonus.
  • Culture: A collaborative, forward-thinking environment operating at the intersection of AI and blockchain.

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:

At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing [email protected].

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MLabs builds enterprise blockchain solutions focused on simplifying multi-chain DeFi for traditional financial institutions and fintechs through a unified API. They bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets, enabling seamless cross-border payments and facilitating access to on-chain liquidity in a regulated environment.

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