Partnerships, Crypto Ecosystems at Tempo

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Partnerships, Blockchain, Stablecoins, Payments, Technical Integrations, Communication, APIs, Documentation, Ecosystem Strategy, Relationship Management, Curiosity, Adaptability, Execution, Organizational Skills, Community Engagement

Industry

Software Development

Description

Tempo is a layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for stablecoins and real-world payments, born from Stripe’s experience in global payments and Paradigm’s expertise in crypto tech. Tempo’s payment-first design provides a scalable, low-cost predictable backbone that meets the needs of high-volume payment use cases. Our goal is to move money reliably, cheaply, and at scale. Our north star is simplicity for users: fintechs, traditional banks, merchants, platforms, and anyone else looking to move their payments into the 21st century. We're building Tempo with design partners who are global leaders in AI, e-commerce, and financial services: Anthropic, Coupang, Deutsche Bank, DoorDash, Mercury, Nubank, OpenAI, Revolut, Shopify, Standard Chartered, Visa, and more. We’re a team of crypto-optimists, building the infrastructure needed to bring real, substantial economic flows onchain. Our team primarily works in-person out of our San Francisco and NYC offices. We like to move fast and swing for the fences — join us! The Role We’re hiring for Tempo’s Partnerships & Ecosystem team. In this role, you’ll work closely with partners, developers, and infrastructure providers to help them build on Tempo — bridging technical context, ecosystem strategy, and go-to-market execution. Responsibilities Define and execute Tempo’s ecosystem enablement strategy with a focus on developer and product success Build strong relationships with technical design partners to ensure smooth onboarding and deployment Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Engineering to translate partner needs into roadmap priorities Design scalable enablement programs, documentation, and support playbooks Identify integration and co-development opportunities that enhance the Tempo ecosystem Represent Tempo at technical and community events to promote ecosystem growth Qualifications Business Development or Partnerships background, especially prior experience working with engineering and product teams at blockchain, infrastructure, or fintech startups Familiarity with key market participants in blockchain and stablecoin ecosystems, with proven ability to support partners through technical integrations and/or crypto product launches Deep understanding of blockchain concepts (wallets, stablecoins, payments, data tooling, etc.) Strong communication skills and ability to simplify complex technical concepts for external audiences Experience with B2B or developer-adjacent products (e.g., APIs, dashboards, or partner platforms) Excellent judgment in prioritizing high-impact ecosystem initiatives Attributes High-energy, proactive, and execution-driven Proficient at understanding and communicating technical concepts Sharp communicator who can tell Tempo’s story clearly and persuasively Strong organizational and relationship management skills Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn from partners and the ecosystem Scrappy and hands-on; willing to dive deep to make partners successful

Responsibilities

The role involves defining and executing Tempo’s ecosystem enablement strategy while building strong relationships with technical design partners. Additionally, it includes collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to translate partner needs into roadmap priorities.