Role in brief
Circle is looking for a Lead Product Manager, Token to define the economic model and governance for the Arc ecosystem. This role involves token design and cross-team collaboration. Candidates with strong experience in tokenomics and governance are encouraged to apply.
About the role
As a Lead Product Manager at Circle, you will play a crucial role in shaping the economic model and governance framework for the Arc ecosystem. This involves designing token architectures and modeling incentive structures, ensuring that the product aligns with regulatory and financial standards.
You will work in a collaborative environment, engaging with various internal teams and the broader community. Your efforts will focus on benchmarking existing governance systems and token designs, contributing to the innovative culture at Circle, which values flexibility and new ideas.
The salary range for this position is between $172,500 and $225,000.
Skills that matter here
- Token Design: This role requires designing token and governance architectures.
- Tokenomics: A deep understanding of tokenomics is essential for modeling economic systems.
- Economic Modeling: You will run financial or economic models for token ecosystems.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: The position involves collaborating with various internal teams.
- Governance Operations: Operationalizing governance frameworks is a key responsibility.
- Community Engagement: Engaging the broader community through documentation and forums is required.
Who this role suits
- A person with over five years of experience in crypto research or token design.
- Someone who can influence without authority and manage complex projects.
- An individual with strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset.
- A candidate who excels in clear communication and distilling technical concepts.
From the employer
Responsibilities
- Design a potential token and governance architecture
- Model economic systems and incentive structures
- Operationalize governance frameworks
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams for regulatory and financial alignment
- Engage the broader community through documentation and forums
- Continuously benchmark and research market-leading governance systems and token designs
Qualifications
- 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
- Experience with onchain protocols or staking economics strongly preferred
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment
- Opportunity to shape the economic model and governance framework
- Collaborative and innovative culture
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
The position is fully remote.
What level of seniority is this role?
This is a lead-level position.
How do I apply?
Candidates can apply through Circle's careers page at https://careers.circle.com.