Stellar
Cryptocurrency
About Stellar
Stellar is a decentralized protocol for sending and receiving payments in any currency, including fiat currencies, cryptocurrencies, and other assets. It allows users to quickly and cheaply send payments to anyone, anywhere in the world.
Open Positions at Stellar
People Operations Manager
Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative professional to join our team. In this role, you will solve complex problems that enhance the employee experience and contribute to building diverse and equitable policies and procedures. You will focus on operational excellence in all aspects of our work, impacting both U.S. and international employees. Your efforts will ensure that our organization remains a leader in fostering an inclusive and effective workplace. You will own important components of global People Operations, as well as play a key role in the implementation of programs, processes and tools to transform Stellar Development Foundation into a once-in-a-generation company. In this role, you will: Partner with the Director of People Operations on all aspects of Compliance including policy creation, program initiatives and operational procedures. Lead the implementation of HR policies and procedures, and manage internal audits of our HR processes, to ensure compliance with legal regulations and industry standards. Oversee employee immigration cases, partnering with managers, employees and legal counsel for support needs. Manage and support our employee training initiatives, while overseeing our employee training platform. In conjunction with our leave management software, guide the team and oversee all leave management, ensure timely processing of leave pays. Directly manage our global employees onboarding and offboarding through our EOR, providing a positive and effective employee experience. Develop and maintain core People analytics pillars by generating and analyzing HR metrics and reports to inform decision-making. Lead and support HR projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and the overall employee experience.Identify opportunities to improve and scale existing processes, and assist with change management of various programs and initiatives. Collaborate with the Finance team on payroll to ensure accurate processing of all internal changes. Maintain all employment and payroll records consistently and accurately reporting any discrepancies to the People leadership team. Build trust with employees and provide a high quality employee experience by resolving issues promptly and responding to employee questions and concerns related to payroll, benefits, compensation, leaves, and other established or new processes. You have: 5+ years of People Operations experience Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work confidentiality at all levels of an organization Excellent skills with the ability to follow-through to completion Ability to effectively and positively interface with a broad range of employees and deliver excellent client support Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and navigate in a rapidly-changing environment Ability to learn new systems quickly and create improved efficiency A big fan of process and extremely organized Knowledge of HR federal & state laws and regulations Excited to be an all-around team player Experience with TriNet a plus Bonus Points if (optional): Experience with systems such as Oyster (EOR), TriNet, Ethena and Cocoon We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $125,000 - $155,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now:
Senior Corporate Security Engineer
Interested in working in cutting-edge blockchain technology companies and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Recently, the Stellar network saw a significant upgrade in the form of Soroban, a new Smart Contracts platform. Developers and companies around the world are already building on Soroban, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. SDF is looking for an experienced Corporate Security Engineer who will work closely with partner corporate administration teams as well as engineering to ensure Stellar Development Foundation is secure. You will integrate security requirements using SecOps methodologies throughout your daily work. In this role you will: Lead efforts to design and improve our security vulnerability management programs both proactively (audits, etc) and reactively (patching policy, CVE tracking, etc) Establish a security framework (processes, training, etc) with the organization to incorporate security best practices in our everyday work. Build strong "security minded" policies with our partner teams to establish best practices and enforcement at SDF. Identify and build improvements on security tooling, processes, and documentation. Manage security reviews of third party vendors and track surface area of risk for use of their products and integrations at SDF. Develop and implement security solutions for network systems, ensuring compliance with future cybersecurity requirements. Work closely with the IT & engineering teams on security analyses using SIEM tools and vulnerability assessments. What You Will Bring: 5+ years of experience in enterprise corporate security or similar Knowledge of access control and identity management systems Experience with network protocols and secure network design Proven experience in corporate security policy and familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks Strong analytical skills with experience in SIEM tools like Splunk, vulnerability analysis, and risk assessments Ability to coordinate security activities and lead technical aspects of security audits Capability to build and run security training programs for the entire organization Experience in developing and implementing technical solutions and processes to enhance our security stance A strong track record working in a collaborative environment Experience consulting with external vendors Experience with MITRE, NIST, OWASP frameworks Nice to have: Experience working on open source projects Active participation in the crypto community Experience with security solutions like SEIM tooling, Wazuh, and Jamf Experience in developing policy and collaboration with executive level roles Why work for us: You’ll have autonomy in the team to self start on projects and work You will be able to make visible impact quickly and will have a strong influence on the team’s direction, tooling, processes and technology choices You will work on many open source projects that aim to improve financial inclusion on a global scale We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $135,000 - $175,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now:
Senior Corporate Security Specialist
Interested in working in cutting-edge blockchain technology companies and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Recently, the Stellar network saw a significant upgrade in the form of Soroban, a new Smart Contracts platform. Developers and companies around the world are already building on Soroban, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. SDF is looking for an experienced Corporate Security Specialist who will work closely with partner corporate administration teams as well as engineering to ensure Stellar Development Foundation is secure. You will integrate security requirements using SecOps methodologies throughout your daily work. In this role you will: Lead efforts to design and improve our security vulnerability management programs both proactively (audits, etc) and reactively (patching policy, CVE tracking, etc) Establish a security framework (processes, training, etc) with the organization to incorporate security best practices in our everyday work. Build strong "security minded" policies with our partner teams to establish best practices and enforcement at SDF. Identify and build improvements on security tooling, processes, and documentation. Manage security reviews of third party vendors and track surface area of risk for use of their products and integrations at SDF. Develop and implement security solutions for network systems, ensuring compliance with future cybersecurity requirements. Work closely with the IT & engineering teams on security analyses using SIEM tools and vulnerability assessments. What You Will Bring: 5+ years of experience in enterprise corporate security or similar Knowledge of access control and identity management systems Experience with network protocols and secure network design Proven experience in corporate security policy and familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks Strong analytical skills with experience in SIEM tools like Splunk, vulnerability analysis, and risk assessments Ability to coordinate security activities and lead technical aspects of security audits Capability to build and run security training programs for the entire organization Experience in developing and implementing technical solutions and processes to enhance our security stance A strong track record working in a collaborative environment Experience consulting with external vendors Experience with MITRE, NIST, OWASP frameworks Nice to have: Experience working on open source projects Active participation in the crypto community Experience with security solutions like SEIM tooling, Wazuh, and Jamf Experience in developing policy and collaboration with executive level roles Why work for us: You’ll have autonomy in the team to self start on projects and work You will be able to make visible impact quickly and will have a strong influence on the team’s direction, tooling, processes and technology choices You will work on many open source projects that aim to improve financial inclusion on a global scale We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $135,000 - $175,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now:
Director of Product Marketing
Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. The Director of Product and Ecosystem Marketing at SDF will lead the strategic direction and execution of product marketing initiatives to drive adoption and growth of the Stellar network, as well as enabling and supporting the marketing activities of companies which have built on Stellar by issuing marketing grants from the Stellar User Acquisition Fund. This role requires a strategic leader who can bridge the gap between product and marketing to effectively communicate the value propositions of Stellar. The Director of Product Marketing (and their current team) will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Partnerships and other teams within Marketing, to craft compelling narratives and go-to-market strategies that resonate with target audiences. In this role, you will: Develop and lead the product marketing strategy for the Stellar network and SDF’s products and solutions, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and market opportunities. Play a vital, contributing role in SDF’s overall marketing strategy and planning efforts. Manage and grow a team of product marketers, ensuring their engagement and strong cross-functional collaboration Lead the design and execution of comprehensive go-to-market plans for new product launches and feature updates, including market analysis, positioning and messaging. Drive market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, ecosystem needs, and opportunities to inform product development, marketing and communication strategies. Oversee creation of compelling and differentiated product positioning and messaging that resonates with target audiences, including developers, entrepreneurs and enterprise businesses. Manage the team’s creation of high-quality marketing materials, including case studies (written, video), blog posts, website content, presentations, content for industry events and collateral. Identify trends, opportunities for testing, and measure results. Report campaign findings and make recommendations for optimization. Own and oversee SDF’s Marketing Grant program, including identifying companies in need of marketing support, working with ecosystem companies directly to determine/assess their internal marketing capabilities, pitching and gaining approval of marketing grants within SDF, working with grant recipients to monitor ongoing marketing performance, ensuring the effort is driving meaningful transactions on the Stellar network. Identify key projects in the Stellar ecosystem and create co-marketing plans/strategies to highlight their use cases. You have: 8+ years of experience in product marketing, including leading product marketing within an organization. Experience in the web3/blockchain, Fintech and/or B2B space Proven track record of leading, mentoring and growing high-performing marketing teams to launch and scale technology products Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and achieve business goals. Strong strategic thinking and the ability to develop and execute comprehensive marketing planning. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create compelling narratives and presentations. Market Analytics/Insights: Experience with market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights to drive data-driven strategy. Technical Acumen: Ability to understand and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Comprehensive understanding of user journeys and product sales/integration lifecycles Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Passion for Blockchain: Genuine passion for blockchain technology and its potential to transform the financial system. We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $200,000 - $230,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now:
Field Marketing Events Manager Contract
This is an 8-month contract role (September 2024-April 2025) Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. SDF Events team aims to create unique and memorable experiences to attract new business partners and developers to build on Stellar, nurture its existing ecosystem, showcase its growing number of products, and create stronger brand awareness in a constantly evolving industry. As a Field Marketing & Events Manager (contract), you’ll be part of the Marketing team reporting directly to the CMO. You’ll be working cross-functionally within the marketing team and across SDF and with external vendors. This role will primarily focus on all major third-party conferences that SDF sponsors and participates in and you’ll leverage your expertise in the industry to align with the company’s objectives, build and maintain strong relationships, drive engagement and pipeline, analyze and report on post-event performance. To succeed, you will be proactive, data-driven, extremely organized and detail oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and scrappy environment. In this role, you will: Craft a comprehensive annual sponsorship strategy and work internally across multiple stakeholders including communications, partnerships, developer relations, ventures, product marketing, digital, and creative teams to represent our brand and align with the company’s objectives. Be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of high impact blockchain, crypto, and fintech industry events (in-person and virtual) to create new businesses, drive pipeline, and drive brand awareness. Own the overall event campaigns, including the logistics and operations internally as well as externally with third party conference organizers and vendors, oversee the speaker coordination with the communications team, manage budget, venue selection as needed, digital marketing including email marketing and events calendar updates, social promotions, registration, production, marketing collateral, final event delivery/onsite execution, and post event wrap up. Track event results and metrics to measure success and deliver post-event performance. Share actionable insights and recommendations on future tactics. Research, identify, and stay up to date on industry trends globally to recommend strategic positioning and sponsorships YoY and bring innovative ideas and best practices. Domestic and international travels may be required. You have: 3+ years of related marketing event experience in a B2B environment Previous sponsorship experience working on small and large conferences Excellent project management and organization skills including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously in sometimes very short turnaround time Strong sense for details and hands-on on projects Knowledge of event technologies including registration systems Experience with marketing automation tools like Hubspot Must be metrics driven and be a strategic thinker Proactively bring creative ideas with a strong focus on customer experience, engagement, growth Solid written and verbal communication skills Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels aligned with SDF’s values Industry knowledge is preferred. We offer competitive pay with a base range for this position of $56 - $75 per hour for up to 40 hours per week depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The benefits below do not apply to contract positions. USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now:
Growth Marketing Manager
Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. We're seeking a Growth Marketing Manager to expand the Stellar developer ecosystem. Reporting to the Director of Developer Marketing, you'll collaborate with Product Marketing, Communications, Creative, and Ecosystem teams to create and execute campaigns that attract developers to Stellar. The role requires 3+ years of experience in web3 and growth marketing, along with a solid understanding of the blockchain space. You should be adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment. Your mission will be to help drive developer adoption and contribute to the goal of building the future of finance. If you're passionate about growing a vibrant blockchain developer community, we want to hear from you. In this role, you will: Develop and execute growth marketing strategies to drive developer awareness and adoption of Stellar. Analyze data to optimize developer acquisition, retention, and overall experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop positioning, messaging, and a deep understanding of the developer journey. Crypto Twitter content strategy; support content development for dev facing social platforms, including technical updates and campaign activations. Contribute to Ecosystem Growth Team programs (SCF + Startup Camp) with strategy, planning and implementation support. Conduct competitive analysis to refine messaging and represent developer voice internally. Build relationships and secure collaborations to promote the Stellar developer ecosystem. Explore growth opportunities within the web3 space. Deploy marketing initiatives to drive new developer acquisition and support the current builder base. Engage with the community and drive marketing initiatives in collaboration with Marketing, Ecosystem Growth, and DevRel teams. Maintain regular communication with developers to stay updated on their needs and share insights with the team. You have: Proven track record in growth marketing for crypto/blockchain projects Strong understanding of Web3 technologies and ecosystem, especially DeFi Understanding of and experience working with the Developer community Active in CryptoTwitter or strong awareness Experience with community building and engagement strategies Proficiency in data analysis and marketing tools Excellent communication and project management skills Bonus Points if: Experience with or strong understanding of DeFi, payments Familiarity with blockchain development platforms Based in or near SF or NYC We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $90,000 - $120,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now:
Engineering Manager Developer Experience
Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. In this role, you'll manage the development of the entire open-source Developer Toolchain for our cutting-edge Smart Contracts platform, including but not limited to the Stellar CLI, the Stellar Laboratory, building SDKs and helping create standard Smart Contracts that can be adopted by the entire ecosystem. This role has a direct impact in making the Stellar tooling the best in industry and will be working very closely with our Product and Developer Relations teams. In this role, you will: Help define the feature strategy to drive success for Stellar’s developer ecosystem. Plan and execute sprints, track progress and oversee day-to-day tactical decisions. Mediate technical discussions and review PRs. Jump in as needed with code fixes and hands-on contributions. Mentor and grow your team members through feedback, reviews and career guidance. Help support the open source contributions to all projects under the DevX umbrella. You have: 8+ years experience as a top-level contributor in the software and technology world. A broad engineering background and deep experience leading full-stack teams. Hands-on experience with Rust, React, TypeScript. Heavy customer focus and a product-driven approach to building software. Proven success developing and delivering complex, scalable, and highly reliable solutions. Interest in working on open-source software. Strong experience in Scrum/Agile and an interest in helping the team develop agreements and processes around that methodology. Prior experience as an Engineering Manager or Director of Engineering at an established, high-growth technology company. Ideally you have served as an engineering leader in a successful, dynamic startup (startup experience is highly desired). A proven track record of developing and nurturing strong engineering teams recognized for high productivity, excellent morale, and low turnover in complex and rapidly evolving environments. High integrity, principles, and ethics, creative problem solving skills, and the ability to ignite the creativity of others. BS, MS, and/or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field is preferred. Bonus Points if: Technical expertise in relevant industries including blockchain, cryptocurrency, fintech or payments. Experience writing and deploying Smart Contracts on the blockchain. We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $170,000 - $220,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now:
Staff Rust Engineer
Interested in helping us change the world of payments forever? The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is looking for a talented, experienced, and hands-on engineer to join our team. In this role you’ll be designing, building, and implementing changes to Stellar Core - the primary distributed system that is used for maintaining Stellar's ledger and obtaining global consensus. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of problems focused on growing and scaling our global network. This includes designing and implementing features that increase the performance of the network (peer to peer networking and processing performance), decentralization (resilience to nodes failing or coordinating to attack the network) as well as proper incentive mechanics for network participants. You’ll be playing with formal models and verification (consensus), simulation (confirm emergent properties) in addition to typical scalability problems (distributed and multi-core). In this role, you will: Design and build key components of Stellar Core - the backbone software behind the Stellar Network. Design and develop robust, scalable, and extensible technologies that empower our developers and network participants. Collaborate on new architectures and subsystems, working alongside our CTO, our team of engineers, and our community of open source developers. Write clean, maintainable code with an emphasis on edge case analysis and future-proofing our work. Own core subsystems of Stellar Core, and help the team hit critical product milestones. Collaborate with the team on code review and design, and contribute to best practices for all of engineering at SDF. Investigate and refactor performance bottlenecks in order to continue scaling the system. Author detailed technical feature and protocol (RFC) specifications - we take design seriously, and we encourage everyone to be a part of our RFC processes. Qualifications: You have 8+ years of experience developing software on a team. You have a BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent field. You excel in writing code in modern C++ or Rust in a production environment. You're a great communicator that can advocate and lead technical discussions, especially during the design and code review process. You have a solid understanding of software design patterns, and how to build components that are reusable, extensible, and modular. You are knowledgeable of best practices and development tools and are passionate about technological innovation. You have a passion for performance debugging and benchmarking. You love a good challenge in an ever-evolving space - many of the challenges we face are being faced for the first time! You're enthusiastic about working on a small, growing team where you'll be given a lot of autonomy. You're open, empathetic, and care about putting the best ideas forward in a collaborative and helpful manner. Bonus points if: You have direct experience with designing and implementing distributed systems. You have a strong curiosity in blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies, and understand the fundamentals of these systems. We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $240,000 - $280,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now:
Staff C++ Engineer
Interested in helping us change the world of payments forever? The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is looking for a talented, experienced, and hands-on engineer to join our team. In this role you’ll be designing, building, and implementing changes to Stellar Core - the primary distributed system that is used for maintaining Stellar's ledger and obtaining global consensus. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of problems focused on growing and scaling our global network. This includes designing and implementing features that increase the performance of the network (peer to peer networking and processing performance), decentralization (resilience to nodes failing or coordinating to attack the network) as well as proper incentive mechanics for network participants. You’ll be playing with formal models and verification (consensus), simulation (confirm emergent properties) in addition to typical scalability problems (distributed and multi-core). In this role, you will: Design and build key components of Stellar Core - the backbone software behind the Stellar Network. Design and develop robust, scalable, and extensible technologies that empower our developers and network participants. Collaborate on new architectures and subsystems, working alongside our CTO, our team of engineers, and our community of open source developers. Write clean, maintainable code with an emphasis on edge case analysis and future-proofing our work. Own core subsystems of Stellar Core, and help the team hit critical product milestones. Collaborate with the team on code review and design, and contribute to best practices for all of engineering at SDF. Investigate and refactor performance bottlenecks in order to continue scaling the system. Author detailed technical feature and protocol (RFC) specifications - we take design seriously, and we encourage everyone to be a part of our RFC processes. Qualifications: You have 8+ years of experience developing software on a team. You have a BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent field. You excel in writing code in modern C++ or Rust in a production environment. You're a great communicator that can advocate and lead technical discussions, especially during the design and code review process. You have a solid understanding of software design patterns, and how to build components that are reusable, extensible, and modular. You are knowledgeable of best practices and development tools and are passionate about technological innovation. You have a passion for performance debugging and benchmarking. You love a good challenge in an ever-evolving space - many of the challenges we face are being faced for the first time! You're enthusiastic about working on a small, growing team where you'll be given a lot of autonomy. You're open, empathetic, and care about putting the best ideas forward in a collaborative and helpful manner. Bonus points if: You have direct experience with designing and implementing distributed systems. You have a strong curiosity in blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies, and understand the fundamentals of these systems. We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $240,000 - $280,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now:
Senior Security Engineer
Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Recently, the Stellar network saw a significant upgrade in the form of Soroban, a new Smart Contracts platform. Developers and companies around the world are already building on Soroban, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. SDF is looking for an experienced Security Engineer who will work closely with our engineering and product teams as well as third-party groups to ensure the Stellar ecosystem is secure. In this role you will: Lead efforts to improve our security vulnerability management programs both proactively (audits, etc) and reactively (bug bounties, etc) Establish a security framework (processes, training, etc) with engineering teams to incorporate security during all phases of application development lifecycle. Build a strong "security minded" community for the long term. Expanding our security framework to the broader community as to help secure the Stellar Ecosystem. Identify gaps in tools and automation in the Stellar Ecosystem, and help close those gaps by leveraging all SDF resources available (legal, business partnerships, grants, or developed in house). You have: 5+ years of experience on a SecOps, AppSec team and/or Software development team. Strong understanding of security libraries and common security flaws. Hands on development experience with various languages. Being able to understand and work with a new language is a plus. A strong track record working in a collaborative environment Experience consulting with external vendors Experience with MITRE, NIST, OWASP frameworks Experience with common security / pen testing tools, nmap, Burp Suite Experience with automated security scanners: Nessus, Qualys, Snyk A strong understanding of OSI protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS A good understanding of Cloud Infrastructure access controls and best practices. A good understanding of Linux Experience performing security testing using fuzzing techniques Nice to have: Experience working on open source projects Active participation in the crypto community Experience with infrastructure solutions like Docker, Kubernetes Experience in developing smart contracts Experience applying formal methods of verifying blockchain systems We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $150,000 - $200,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now:
Social Media Specialist
Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. Are you passionate about Web3 and skilled at managing social media platforms? We're seeking a Social Media Specialist to enhance the Stellar Development Foundation's online presence. In this role, you'll manage our social media accounts, focusing on consistent and timely posting across platforms. Working closely with our Communication, Digital, and Creative teams, you'll help translate complex blockchain concepts into accessible content that engages both crypto enthusiasts and newcomers. We're looking for an organized individual who can maintain our brand voice while adapting quickly to the fast-paced blockchain industry. Your ability to juggle multiple tasks, pivot strategies when needed, and stay on top of digital trends will be crucial. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, can balance professionalism with creativity, and are excited about contributing to the growth of blockchain technology, we'd love to hear from you. In this role, you will: Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with our brand voice and company goals Manage social media content calendar across all social channels, including LinkedIn and Twitter Work closely with the communication team to understand and prioritize campaigns, product updates, and other key initiatives for social media promotion Work closely with the communication team to co-create engaging content across of our channels Monitor and analyze social media metrics to optimize performance and reach Stay up-to-date with Web3 and blockchain industry trends, incorporating them into our social media narrative Engage with our community on Twitter and Discord Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and development teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels Identify and leverage opportunities for thought leadership and industry engagement You have: 3+ years of experience in social media management, preferably in the blockchain sector Proven track record of growing and engaging social media communities, especially on LinkedIn and Twitter Strong understanding of Web3, blockchain technology, and the cryptocurrency ecosystem Build and nurture relationships within the Web3 community and with key stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to translate complex technical concepts into engaging social media content Experience with social media management tools and analytics platforms Strong analytical skills to interpret data and adjust strategies accordingly Bonus points: Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment Familiarity with design tools for creating visual content Knowledge of additional social media platforms relevant to the Web3 space We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $90,000 - $120,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now:
Staff Security Engineer
Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Recently, the Stellar network saw a significant upgrade in the form of Soroban, a new Smart Contracts platform. Developers and companies around the world are already building on Soroban, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. SDF is looking for an experienced Security Engineer who will work closely with our engineering and product teams as well as third-party groups to ensure the Stellar ecosystem is secure. In this role you will: Lead efforts to improve our security vulnerability management programs both proactively (audits, etc) and reactively (bug bounties, etc) Establish a security framework (processes, training, etc) with engineering teams to incorporate security during all phases of application development lifecycle. Build a strong "security minded" community for the long term. Expanding our security framework to the broader community as to help secure the Stellar Ecosystem. Identify gaps in tools and automation in the Stellar Ecosystem, and help close those gaps by leveraging all SDF resources available (legal, business partnerships, grants, or developed in house). You have: 8+ years of experience on a SecOps, AppSec team and/or Software development team. Strong understanding of security libraries and common security flaws. Hands on development experience with various languages. Being able to understand and work with a new language is a plus. A strong track record working in a collaborative environment Experience consulting with external vendors Experience with MITRE, NIST, OWASP frameworks Experience with common security / pen testing tools, nmap, Burp Suite Experience with automated security scanners: Nessus, Qualys, Snyk A strong understanding of OSI protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS A good understanding of Cloud Infrastructure access controls and best practices. A good understanding of Linux Experience performing security testing using fuzzing techniques Nice to have: Experience working on open source projects Active participation in the crypto community Experience with infrastructure solutions like Docker, Kubernetes Experience in developing smart contracts Experience applying formal methods of verifying blockchain systems We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $195,000 - $245,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now:
Senior Business Analyst
Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst who is passionate about building an organization’s business intelligence and ability to make data-driven decisions. Guided by the SDF’s annual strategy and north stars, the successful candidate will work with internal stakeholders to advise and inform strategy through data-driven, actionable insights. They will work within the Office of the CEO, reporting to the Chief of Staff, and play a key role in operationalizing data into strategy development and assessment. This role contextualizes what is happening within the Stellar ecosystem and provides mission-aligned recommendations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to tell the Stellar story. In this role, you will: Support data-driven decision-making by answering questions that craft a clear understanding of SDF’s progress Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and document data, analytics and reporting requirements Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and make business recommendations Conduct end-to-end analyses, and build visualizations and reporting that enable data-driven decision-making Communicate compelling and practical insights from data analysis and present them regularly Develop strategies for effective data analysis and reporting Collaborate cross-functionally with a variety of roles (e.g. engineers, business development, executives) Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field Solid understanding of business processes and ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications Excellent presentation and communication skills 5+ years’ of active experience as a Business Analyst or equivalent role Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with complex data sets and synthesizing data insights into actionable recommendations Proficiency in data querying and data analysis over large data sets, using SQL Familiarity with data visualization tools We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $130,000-$175,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now:
Senior Communications Manager
Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. SDF communications team helps tell the story of the Stellar network, the countless developers and businesses building the next generation of financial services on the network, and the ways the technology advances SDF’s mission of increasing financial access. We’re looking for a communications professional to help build awareness for and deepen the public understanding of SDF, the Stellar network, and its ecosystem of builders. The ideal candidate will enjoy working collaboratively and cross functionally to drive coordinated campaigns that align to SDF’s roadmap and help tell the stories of the vibrant Stellar ecosystem and mission. They will have experience developing media strategy and enjoy engaging with reporters and will have a creative approach to storytelling, with strong writing skills. To succeed, you’ll be proactive, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and scrappy environment. You will need to both help set strategy and be willing to execute. In this role, you will: Drive our earned and owned communications strategy to build awareness for the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem. Translate the complexity of the Stellar network and the scope of our impact into pitches and stories that expand what people think of when they hear “Stellar.” Think creatively and outside the box in order to tell the stories happening of the network and its ecosystem partners. Develop and maintain relationships with industry press outlets, reporters and influencers Draft blogs, press releases, messaging, op-eds and other content. Help manage relationships with PR agencies and vendors., Work with SDF marketing team to track impact of events to inform strategies that amplify outreach to target audiences Qualifications: Experience driving projects internally that result in external communications opportunities Experience in media relations, including pitching and building relationships with the press Ability to set strategy, drive and execute projects Experience managing across teams to drive results Solid research, writing and editing skills Excellent project management and organization skills We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $130,000 - $170,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Apply Now: