WHAT YOU’LL DO
Lead developer engagement strategies for financial solutions, tokenization platforms, and payment applications on XRPL
Implement and measure metrics for measuring developer success that align with business objectives, including analytics for fintech developers and financial institutions
Contribute to scalable frameworks that accelerate developer adoption through both one-to-many and one-to-one strategies
Organize and lead developer events, workshops, and hackathons that showcase XRPL's capabilities for tokenization and financial innovation
Create technical content including tokenization guides, payment integration tutorials, institutional DeFi best practices, and code demos
Speak at conferences, meetups, and events about XRPL use cases, projects, and upcoming products and features
Provide hands-on technical support to accelerate integration for financial companies and startups
Support technical evaluation and due diligence for projects through various Ecosystem Growth Programs such as Grants and Accelerator initiatives
Implement and monitor adoption mechanisms and reporting structures to demonstrate success and traction
Support recruitment and development of global developer relations team members
Collaborate effectively with GTM, Product, Engineering, Communications, and Marketing teams as well as external partners and the broader XRPL community
Advocate for financial developer needs and translate feedback into actionable insights for leadership
Promote best practices for regulatory compliance and institutional-grade security adoption by developers building financial applications
Collect and synthesize feedback to inform product roadmaps while serving as a technical liaison between developers, funded financial projects, and Ripple's product and engineering teams!
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
5+ years of proven track record in developer relations, developer experience, or technical product roles, with demonstrated success in growing developer ecosystems
Institutional Finance Understanding: Strong understanding of financial instruments and market structure (equities, bonds, repos, collateralized lending, etc.). Good grasp of collateral management, capital efficiency, and how DeFi can impact these processes. Awareness of regulatory frameworks and their relation to tokenization and digital asset adoption
Technical competency with the ability to understand complex technical concepts and communicate them effectively to various audiences from individual developers to enterprise partners
Strong understanding of developer psychology and behavior—knowing how to reach developers through appropriate channels, build authentic product affinity, and design education programs that drive adoption
Hands-on technical skills—able to create code demos, review developer samples for quality and best practices, and provide specific technical feedback
Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and collaborate at various levels
Experience working in high-growth environments with the ability to adapt as priorities evolve
Comfortable working independently in fast-paced environments with clear accountability
Ability and willingness to travel worldwide for meetings and events around the globe as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with blockchain technologies, APIs, developer platforms, or emerging financial technologies
Background in developer community building around new technology categories, particularly in fintech or blockchain
Experience with open-source ecosystems, community management, and collaborative development practices
Public speaking experience at industry conferences and events, particularly fintech or blockchain conferences
Content creation experience including technical writing, video tutorials, or documentation for financial applications
Experience with developer analytics and community measurement tools
Knowledge of tokenization standards, institutional DeFi protocols, and digital asset infrastructure.
For positions that will be based in NY, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.
NY Annual Base Salary Range
$192,000—$240,000 USD
WHO WE ARE
Do Your Best Work
The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
Take Control of Your Finances
Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
Employee giving match
Mobile phone stipend
Take Care of Yourself
R&R days so you can rest and recharge
Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events
Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.
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