1inch Labs
Senior Product Owner
1inch LabsUnited Arab Emirates8 days ago
Full-timeProduct Management, Marketing
The Role

We are looking for a Senior Product Owner to lead a cross-functional agile team responsible for delivering innovative web3 DeFi application. You will work within an agile program structure, aligning team efforts with strategic business goals while driving roadmap execution and user-centric development in your agile team.

Key Responsibilities

  • As a Senior Product Owner at 1inch Labs, you’ll be at the forefront of decentralised finance innovation, driving product strategy and execution across our core protocols and user-facing platforms. You’ll lead agile teams in delivering scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions that push the boundaries of Web3. This role demands a strategic mindset, deep DeFi fluency, and the ability to translate complex technical and market dynamics into actionable product outcomes. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of permissionless finance and thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments—this is your arena. The key responsibilities and day-to-day duties of the role include the following:



Product Ownership & Backlog Management


  • Own the product backlog, ensuring clear prioritisation and alignment with business objectives
  • Align backlog with company goals by closely working together with the Product Manager
  • Foster a common understanding of stories and business context within the agile team
  • Define and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements
  • Balance feature development with security, scalability, and compliance considerations



Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication


  • Work closely with the Product Manager and Business Stakeholders to translate high-level vision into actionable deliverables
  • Align technical and non-technical stakeholders across teams within our agile program



Agile Process & Execution


  • Facilitate agile rituals, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and demos
  • Contribute to rituals within our program structure, like exploration workshops or showcase events
  • Ensure continuous alignment across teams to optimise feature delivery
  • Resolve dependencies between teams to ensure smooth execution



Performance Monitoring & Improvement


  • Monitor and measure product success through KPIs, customer feedback, and DeFi ecosystem analytics
  • Iterate on product development based on data-driven insights



What You’ll Need

  • The key skills (soft skills & technical skills), knowledge, mindset and core experience required to be successful in this role as Senior Product Owner are as follows:



Experience

  • 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in agile environments
  • Deep knowledge of DeFi, blockchain protocols, and smart contract technology
  • Proven track record of delivering high-impact, user-driven products in a fast-paced startup environment



Skills

  • Excellent communication skills to align technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Web3 development tools (e.g., Solidity, EVM-based chains, smart contract auditing, dApp UX/UI considerations) is a plus
  • Familiarity with tools (JIRA, Confluence, Figma, etc.)



Mindset


  • Strategic thinker with the ability to align short-term execution with long-term vision
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve dependencies effectively
  • Collaborative and proactive, fostering a culture of shared understanding within teams



Why you'll love working with us


  • Join a dynamic, creative team in a fast-paced and supportive environment
  • Innovation and Collaboration in web3 tech are core to our succes
  • We’re open to new ideas — if you’ve got a vision, pitch it and make it happen
  • Enjoy competitive pay that matches your skills and experience
  • Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of DeFi
  • Take time when you need it — we offer unlimited vacation days
  • Get fully compensated for your work gear — we’ll set you up for success
  • Travel with us! We host an annual team retreat at a top international location
  • Click here to explore what life is like working at 1inch Labs!

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