Partnerships Lead, Defi
OP LabsSan Francisco, California, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted February 12, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
We take care of our employees, prioritize teamwork, and think long-term.
Job Description
We are building the technology behind Optimism, a leading blockchain infrastructure provider powering 65% of all Layer 2 transactions. We are looking for a Partnerships Lead to accelerate Total Value Locked (TVL) growth across the Superchain by setting the overall DeFi strategy and managing key relationships with top-tier protocols.
Requirements
- 4–7 years in DeFi partnerships / protocol ops experience
- Deep understanding of the EVM DeFi ecosystem
- Demonstrated experience with tokenomics and incentive programs
- Hands-on product/technical fluency
- Strong cross-functional execution and negotiation skills
- Excellent written/verbal communication — exec-level presence
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision
- 4% 401K match