Optimum · 1 day ago
Technical Ecosystem Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expOptimum is delivering the world's first Decentralized Web3 Internet Protocol for any blockchain. The Technical Ecosystem Lead will own and operationalize the Flexnodes operator education and onboarding initiatives, focusing on the Hacknets program while collaborating closely with the Infrastructure, Engineering, and Marketing teams.
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Responsibilities
Own the Hacknets program and community events end-to-end from initial design through launch, operations, measurement, and iteration
Lead the relaunch of Hacknets: structured, scalable events that train node operators to run a Flexnode, building on past ad-hoc activations with clear goals, timelines, and operational playbooks
Design and launch a Flexnode certification program for node operators that combines skill development with a meaningful reward system
Define and track program KPIs
Coordinate testnet / infra setup for events and ongoing use for programs
Resolve infrastructure friction autonomously such as debugging access issues, connectivity problems, and node configuration without defaulting to engineering escalation
Own user-facing documentation for Flexnodes including quickstart guides
Protect engineering focus by frontlining questions, triaging issues, and only escalating what truly needs engineering and infrastructure time
Partner with Marketing to design and execute campaigns around Hacknets, hackathons, workshops, and digital activations focused on onboarding node operators
Translate operator and ecosystem feedback into clear requirements for the eng/infra team; drive prioritization in product planning and ensure changes align with broader protocol goals
Qualification
Required
6+ years of technical program or product management experience in infrastructure-heavy environments (dev tools, infrastructure, SaaS, or similar)
Proven track record of transforming ad-hoc, manual processes into structured, repeatable programs
Experience collaborating directly with infrastructure and protocol engineers on complex technical initiatives
Strong execution skills: you create timelines, checklists, and playbooks that keep teams aligned without unnecessary overhead
Ability to coordinate multiple parallel, complex workstreams and maintain alignment across teams
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating documentation for large technical audiences
Preferred
Web3 / crypto familiarity (validators, node operators, staking, incentives) or ability to learn complex technical domains quickly
Understand concepts like nodes, testnets, uptime, debugging access issues
Benefits
Competitive compensation package, including token incentives.
Remote-first environment with flexible hours.
High ownership role with real influence on protocol success.
Close collaboration with world-class researchers and protocol engineers
Company
Optimum
At Optimum, we believe in the power of connection. We deliver fast internet, mobile, TV, and phone services to millions of homes and businesses.
5001-10000 employees
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