Head of Ecosystem Growth

Your Role
The Arbitrum Foundation is seeking a Head of Ecosystem Growth to drive the adoption of Arbitrum’s technologies and the expansion of its ecosystem. You will lead initiatives to grow and support a vibrant community of developers, partners, and users, ensuring the seamless integration of Arbitrum across various verticals, including DeFi, Gaming & AI. By building strategic partnerships and leading our Ecosystem Growth efforts, you’ll drive the long-term success of Arbitrum as the leading Ethereum scaling solution.

Your Responsibilities

• Ecosystem Strategy & Vision: Lead the development and execution of strategies to expand and strengthen the Arbitrum ecosystem, including driving the adoption of Arbitrum technologies.
• Partnership Development: 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.
• Ecosystem Support & Enablement: Collaborate with technical, marketing, and operations teams to ensure partners have the tools, resources, and support necessary to build on Arbitrum. 
• Product Integration & Adoption: 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.
• Ecosystem Metrics & Reporting: 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.
• Grant & Funding Programs: 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.
• Ecosystem Events & Activation: 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.

What You'll Need

• 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).

Arbitrum Foundation Perks   The Arbitrum Foundation's benefits program is designed to prioritise the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation package offers a range of benefits for all full-time employees:   - 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   The Arbitrum Foundation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. The Arbitrum Foundation is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process, and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs. If you believe you're a strong candidate but don’t meet every requirement listed in the job description, we still encourage you to reach out. We’d love the opportunity to connect and explore how you could be a great fit for the role.   Learn More about The Arbitrum Foundation Website|X|Telegram|Discord|LinkedIn

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