Circle · 2 weeks ago
Lead Product Manager, Token
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$158K/yr - $208K/yr
5+ years expCircle is a financial technology company focused on creating the internet of money. They are seeking a Lead Product Manager, Token to define and lead the exploration of utility token opportunities for the Arc ecosystem, working cross-functionally to shape economic models and governance frameworks.
BankingBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Design a potential token and governance architecture: Develop and contribute to a potential token design, tokenomics and phased roadmap for Arc and related ecosystem parties
Model economic systems and incentive structures: Create simulations and scenario analyses to evaluate token distributions, validator rewards, staking mechanisms, and incentive structures that drive usage of the Arc network
Operationalize governance frameworks: Define systems, tooling, and processes for onchain and offchain governance — from proposal frameworks to validator councils and community engagement
Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Circle’s Product, Legal, Policy, and Treasury teams to ensure regulatory alignment and financial soundness
Engage the broader community: Develop documentation, playbooks, and forums to educate and activate participants — from developers to institutions to users
Benchmark and research: Continuously analyze market-leading governance systems, token designs, and economic mechanisms to inform Circle’s approach
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience across crypto research, token design, protocol economics, or governance operations
Deep understanding of tokenomics, game theory, and token governance
Strong analytical skills; experience running financial or economic models for token ecosystems
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional workstreams — influencing without authority
Ability to distill technical concepts into clear frameworks and communications
Strategic mindset with bias toward execution and measurable ecosystem outcomes
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience with onchain protocols or staking economics strongly preferred
Company
Circle
Circle helps businesses and developers utilize stablecoins for payments and online commerce.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Circle has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (32)
2024 (41)
2023 (43)
2022 (25)
2021 (4)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.44BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementCoinbaseAlameda Research
2025-11-19Post Ipo Secondary· $17.7M
2025-08-14Post Ipo Secondary· $1.04B
2025-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $260M
Leadership Team
Jared Favole
Chief of Staff to CEO
Jeremy Allaire
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO
Recent News
Crowdfund Insider
2026-01-22
Company data provided by crunchbase