Venture Lead - Payments

ABOUT THE ROLEWe're about to launch a payments venture on top of Rootstock, Bitcoin's EVM-compatible sidechain. This is a 0 → 1 role — you'll take proven protocol-level technology and shape it into a portfolio of payment products, such as remittances, merchant pay, or agentic transactions. You'll operate at startup speed, supported by some of the best engineers in crypto, shape your own squad, and be the external face of this venture. You will report to the CTO/Head of Core INFRA with high autonomy and support from the wider organisation. This is a breakout role for someone who's been in the engine room of a crypto payments project and is ready to lead one.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDefine and execute the product portfolio roadmap across multiple payment verticalsValidate product-market fit through customer discovery, pilots, and design partnershipsBuild, structure, and lead a dedicated product-engineering squadRepresent the venture externally - conferences, partner meetings, ecosystem conversationsAlign with R&D on underlying protocol capabilities and upcoming rolloutsDeliver several foundational platform launches within 6–18 monthsDrive commercial traction — early partners, distribution channels, revenue pathsWHAT YOU BRING3–7 years in payments/remittances/fintech; crypto experience is a must, traditional rails a plusHands-on experience building crypto payment products — you have been in the room, not watching from the sideStrong understanding of Bitcoin/EVM ecosystemsFluent across product strategy, customer discovery, and partnershipsFamiliarity with agentic/AI-driven payment flows or programmable moneyExperience in incubating and scaling a product Startup speed — ships fast, prioritizes ruthlessly, comfortable with ambiguityEager to step up — this is your chance to own and lead a venture, not just contribute to oneComfortable as the external face — present, visible, and active in the ecosystem ROOTIES BENEFITSAt RootstockLabs, we don’t just offer a job, we offer a community. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:Competitive compensation package and unique benefits designed to support your growth and well-being.100% Remote Work from Europe / South America, with access to global CoWorking spaces.Work-Life Balance: Up to 35 vacation days, 30 sick days and parental leaveContinuous Learning: Access to training programs, language courses, and learning sponsorship annually.Unique Projects: Work with cutting-edge blockchain technology in a global, diverse team.Monthly Allowance for Contractors to support your connectivity and well-being.ABOUT ROOTSTOCKLABS RootstockLabs builds Bitcoin-secured DeFi infrastructure that enables companies and financial institutions to offer borrowing, lending, investment, and payment solutions at global scale.Market: Companies, financial institutions, and their customersProduct: Bitcoin-secured DeFi financial productsDistribution: B2B2C through regulated financial institutionsWe operate at the intersection of crypto infrastructure and institutional finance, enabling compliant, scalable access to decentralized financial services powered by Bitcoin.Originally posted on Himalayas