Lead Technical Product Manager, Protocol (Vision Chain)

About the role

In this role at Bitpanda, you will manage Vision Chain, overseeing its infrastructure and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement solutions for identity and privacy while maintaining technical partnerships.

Bitpanda promotes a collaborative and diverse work environment, where your ability to translate complex requirements into actionable plans will be critical. Success in this position means effectively managing relationships with external partners and ensuring that the technical roadmap aligns with product goals.

Skills that matter here

• blockchain: This role requires a deep understanding of blockchain infrastructure, particularly EVM rollup mechanics.
• EVM: Expertise in EVM is essential for managing the technical aspects of Vision Chain.
• product management: You will lead product management efforts for on-chain solutions, driving technical requirements to delivery.
• compliance: Collaboration with compliance teams is necessary to ensure regulatory adherence in product development.
• legal: Understanding legal frameworks is crucial for implementing compliant on-chain transaction solutions.
• data protection: You will work on integrating data protection measures within the blockchain infrastructure.

Who this role suits

• A professional with over 6 years in product or engineering roles, specifically in blockchain infrastructure.
• Someone who excels in translating complex regulatory needs into technical requirements.
• A collaborative individual comfortable working with compliance and legal teams.
• An effective communicator with strong English skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

From the employer

What You'll Do

• Own Vision Chain at the infrastructure level, managing configuration choices (fee mechanism, block building logic, etc.), and modifications to the OP Stack, in collaboration with the OP Labs team.
• Manage infrastructure partnerships, owning the technical relationship with providers (RPC nodes, indexing, oracles, etc.).
• Collaborate with Compliance and Legal to implement regulatorily-compliant onchain transaction screening, identity, and privacy solutions.
• Run reliability, incidents and cost, and own developer documentation and partner technical onboarding until a developer relations lead joins.
• Coordinate with the other Vision Web3 product leads to ensure the chain’s technical roadmap supports the product roadmap being built on top of it.

Who You Are

• 6+ years of product or engineering experience, with 3+ years focused on blockchain infrastructure (e.g., L1/L2, rollup-as-a-service, node infrastructure provider, account abstraction, or an exchange protocol team).
• Deep understanding of EVM rollup mechanics, including sequencing, fees, proofs, withdrawals, bridges, upgrade keys, and account abstraction.
• Proven ability to translate complex business and regulatory needs into precise technical requirements and drive them to delivery through engineering teams and external partners without direct management.
• Experience partnering with Compliance, Legal, and Data Protection teams, possessing working knowledge of the EU crypto regulatory landscape (MiCA, DORA, AML/CFT, sanctions screening).
• Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills for internal teams, leadership, and external partners.

What's In It For You

• Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.
• Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.
• Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.
• Time to recharge – On top of your standard annual leave, prioritise your wellbeing in 2027 with 3 additional days of paid time off to rest, reset, and recharge, available once you’ve been with us for 6 months.
• Continuous learning and growth – Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses at your own pace.
• Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.
• Support during life milestones – Take advantage of up to 8 additional weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.
• Fuel and focus on-site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fueled and focused all day long.
• Recognition for your contributions – Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.
• Show your Bitpanda pride – Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent.
• Connect and celebrate with your team – Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration.