IO Global

IO Global is a leading blockchain research and engineering company founded in 2015, known for its decentralized remote workforce and commitment to academic rigor in software development. The company is behind the Cardano blockchain and serves a global client base, including public and private sectors. With a diverse team of over 300 employees in more than 50 countries, IO Global fosters a rich cultural environment and emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives.

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🔥 Director of Talent Acquisition

Posted 5 days ago

📍 United Kingdom

🔍 Blockchain

🔧 Requirements

Proven experience (10+ years) leading Talent Acquisition
Established talent network in the blockchain / Web3 / cryptography / decentralized infrastructure space
Deep understanding of operational TA infrastructure
Experience working across cross-functional teams
Demonstrated people leadership and coaching skills
Strategic mindset with an operational bias
Curiosity and thought leadership in AI, automation, and the future of talent acquisition

💡 Responsibilities

Partner with Chief People Officer to align TA strategy.
Translate business priorities into TA strategies.
Scan the global talent landscape.
Collaborate across the organization to ensure talent initiatives.
Serve as a connector between talent insights and strategic planning.
Design and lead a unified, scalable TA operating model.
Build end-to-end processes, tools, and governance models.
Establish real-time visibility into talent pipelines.
Define and monitor core performance metrics.
Build, coach, and lead a high-impact Talent Acquisition team.
Develop and execute employer branding strategies.
Evaluate and implement AI-driven tools and platforms.

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🔥 Senior Software Engineer (Haskell) - Consensus - IOE: Cardano

Posted 10 days ago

📍 United Kingdom

🔍 Blockchain Research and Development

🔧 Requirements

10+ years of software engineering experience in Haskell
Experience working with Git and Git workflow
Ability to understand project needs, objectives and timescales to feed into planning and setting deadlines for a specific stream.
A deep understanding of distributed systems, ensuring a strong foundation for contributing to relevant projects.
Experience debugging Haskell performance problems (CPU usage, and memory leaks)
Demonstrated ability to navigate the typical developer workflow effectively, including code review, debugging, and thorough documentation of decisions and processes.

💡 Responsibilities

Improve how IOG builds and maintains software, alongside actively contributing to product development.
Mentor and grow other software engineers
Act as a go-to person within the team and the wider organisation across multiple codebases and languages.
Advocates for and models great quality with proactive actions, and tackles difficult and subtle system issues
Uses systematic debugging to diagnose all issues within a set of related domains and leads in fostering a culture of observability and monitoring across several teams
Regularly works across teams to build a culture for iterative, autonomous development and future scaling.
Is a technical and prioritisation leader across a set of related team's domains, consistently pushing boundaries and exploring gaps in understanding.
Is a go-to within the team and the wider organisation across multiple codebases.
Be proactive and require minimal supervision or mentoring to complete tasks
Review specifications produced by architects and formal methods specialists
Lead the design of components and their interactions
Be available for emergency fixing of severity 1 issues on deployed products
Verify and deploy programs and systems
Write documentation for the code
Write technical user manuals

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🔥 Solutions Engineer - Midnight

Posted 16 days ago

📍 United Kingdom

🔍 Blockchain research and development

🔧 Requirements

Proven experience as a Solution Manager or Technical Projects leader with a successful track record in managing delivery of complex technical initiatives.
Experience in coordinating technical solutions delivered by or with third parties/vendors.
Experience in public/private blockchain and/or distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) protocols and solutions.
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field.
Strong problem-solving skills, addressing challenges proactively and finding effective solutions to customer and partner needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Understanding of technology, technical solutions, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are required. Experience with public blockchain architectures and/or DLTs is preferred.
Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, node.js and Rust, other programming languages is advantageous. Ability to develop and maintain scripts.
Proficiency with Linux including Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with Virtualization using Docker.
Experience working with Git, SDLC, and various CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions).
Understanding of blockchain technology, including consensus algorithms and smart contracts).
Detail-oriented with the ability to create and maintain comprehensive delivery documentation and market-facing demos.
Proficiency in utilizing appropriate systems, tools, and techniques for measuring performance (such as JIRA, Github, Hubspot, Agile, Scrum, etc).
Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

💡 Responsibilities

Engage with customers and partners to support the delivery of technical solutions built on or interacting with Midnight’s architecture, acting as their “trusted advisor" on all technical matters.
Able to create fit-for-purpose technology solutions that address the combined challenges of meeting business needs, being deliverable within reasonable time and budgetary constraints, and complying with strategic guidance
Assist the ecosystem and partnership staff in developing account and partner strategies to grow the business, including discovery, creating technical proposals/responses, executing demonstrations, and technical sales activities.
Own the technical solution execution (including technical requirements, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation), coordinating major technical releases and third-party integrations.
Engage with Developer Relations experts, Product Owners, and the broader product & engineering team to align technical solution objectives with overall business goals.
Track progress using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques while implementing effective risk management strategies, identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks.

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🔥 Software Engineer (Haskell) Compiler - Plutus Core - IOE: Cardano - Part Time

Posted 16 days ago

📍 United Kingdom

🧭 Part-Time

🔍 Blockchain

🔧 Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
1 year of experience with software development, data structures and algorithms.
Experience in programming in Haskell or another functional language
Experience in designing and implementing programming languages, compilers and runtime systems
Exposure to blockchain and UTXO-based ledgers would be a bonus
Strong English communication skills, in both speaking and writing

💡 Responsibilities

Write and maintain code in Haskell.
Use Git for version control, committing often, and submitting small pull requests.
Write clean, efficient code that meets acceptance criteria and specifications.
Write and execute unit, property-based, and integration tests to ensure code quality.
Identify and fix bugs, including emergency fixes for severity 1 issues.
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
Conduct and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality.
Implement and manage CI pipelines using GitHub Actions, troubleshooting and improving as needed, optionally using Nix.
Design and architect software components.
Design secure software and perform security analysis.
Review specifications from architects and formal methods specialists.
Contribute to algorithm design.
Write clear software documentation and technical user manuals
Simplify complex blockchain concepts.
Read and comprehend research papers on cryptography and blockchain.
Follow release processes, manage cabal project SRPs, and use GitHub Actions.
Split work into tickets with acceptance criteria and maintain ticket status using Jira.
Adhere to agile software development practices.
Understand Cardano, Blockchain, and Distributed systems.
Be knowledgeable in distributed and concurrent computation.
Work independently on software tasks, being proactive and requiring minimal supervision.
Collaborate with teams across multiple time zones.
Integrate software components and third-party libraries.
Verify and deploy programs and systems.
Enhance Plutus Core tooling to create a world-class product that meets diverse user needs within technical constraints of the system.
Collaborate with engineers and researchers to design and implement essential features for Cardano smart contract languages, compilers, and runtime systems, along with comprehensive user documentation.
Engage in technical discussions with peers and stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.
Conduct thorough code and design reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Provide expert Plutus guidance to partner teams, ensuring alignment and knowledge sharing across projects.

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🔥 Software Engineer (Rust) - Midnight

Posted 22 days ago

📍 United Kingdom

🔍 Blockchain

🔧 Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in the Rust programming language.
Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures
Experience in developing and maintaining high-performance systems in Rust
Experience in remote work and collaboration across different time zones.

💡 Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance systems in Rust to power our blockchain platform.
Crafting high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code for blockchain solutions.
Work closely with our security team to ensure the integrity and security of our platform.
Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability and correctness.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions to continuously improve the quality of our systems.
Keep up to date with the latest developments in Rust and blockchain technology, and apply them to improve our platform.

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🔥 Managing Director - Cardano Business Unit

Posted 29 days ago

📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Blockchain

🔧 Requirements

15+ years of leadership experience, including C-level, SVP, or Managing Director roles in technology, finance, or blockchain sectors.
Proven success in driving business transformation, platform growth, or scaling high-impact ventures.
Experience working within a venture studio, accelerator, or innovation lab model.
Early‑stage investing, ecosystem‑funding, and capital‑allocation track record.
Extensive relationships with VCs, unicorn executives, and other high‑leverage stakeholders that unlock capital, partnerships, and visibility.
Strong practical understanding of crypto-economics, protocol governance, and token-based business models, with the ability to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios.
Financial fluency - able to build business cases, understand P&L, and shape funding models.
Deep expertise in blockchain protocols, Web3 stacks, and distributed architectures.
Strong understanding of venture creation, product-market fit, and growth-stage dynamics within Web3 ecosystems.
Clear, persuasive written and verbal skills; able to translate complex blockchain concepts for audiences from engineers to policymakers.
Operates effectively at every level, forging trust with team members, managers, and senior executives across functions and geographies.
Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead diverse teams to success.
Visionary yet pragmatic leader with excellent judgment, able to anticipate future trends and opportunities while driving realistic, impactful outcomes through strong decision-making.
Entrepreneurial mindset with sharp strategic and commercial instincts, grounded in a deep respect for Cardano’s founding vision and a firm commitment to advancing it — not redefining it.
Committed to open innovation, ethical leadership, and decentralized governance.

💡 Responsibilities

Define and communicate a compelling vision and mission for the Cardano BU within IOG’s broader ecosystem strategy.
Build out the Cardano ecosystem so it continues to occupy a leading position in the public blockchain ecosystem.
Focus on delivering a sustainable operational model for the Cardano Business Unit by driving ecosystem growth, increasing developer adoption, and ensuring long-term resilience without reliance on commercial monetization.
Identify and evaluate ecosystem-wide opportunities with support from the Venture Acceleration Board.
Prioritize innovation initiatives based on market potential, strategic fit, and scalability.
Provide strategic advice to the CEO and VAB, equipping them with a clear, data driven view of market dynamics and the Cardano BU future outlook.
Support Cardano’s narrative - setting the tone, themes, and key messages, while drawing on strategic input from the EVP of Community & Ecosystem to keep community priorities front‑and‑centre.
Represent the Cardano BU in strategic forums, industry events, and regulatory conversations.
Champion open governance, decentralization, and ecosystem integrity.
Cultivate trust and transparency within the Cardano community and among key stakeholders.
Drive a culture of ecosystem collaboration across the team.
Lead and manage the General Manager overseeing all products and entities within the Cardano Business Unit.
Foster a high-performance, mission-aligned culture while ensuring organizational coherence across diverse teams.
Ensure full alignment with IOG’s strategic PI planning cycle, actively contributing to quarterly product cycle and annual planning activities, and ensuring all BU initiatives are sequenced, resourced, and prioritised within the broader portfolio context.
Actively participate in IOG's strategic PI planning cycle, including quarterly product cycle and annual planning activities, to ensure that all BU initiatives are sequenced, resourced, and prioritized within the broader portfolio context and aligned with IOG's strategic objectives.
Establish OKRs and reporting frameworks to measure and drive success across units.
Work as a core member of IOG’s Venture Studio, contributing thought leadership on venture scaling, market creation, and ecosystem design.
Partner with the Cardano BU VAB to evaluate investment needs, go-to-market readiness, and spin-out potential of BU initiatives.
Collaborate closely with functional teams across IOG- including Legal, Finance, Growth, Ecosystem, People, and Talent Acquisition - to ensure the Cardano BU’s priorities are fully supported, compliant, and strategically aligned across the organisation.
Integrate cross-functional inputs into BU planning cycles and , ensuring that hiring plans, budget forecasts, governance structures, and go-to-market initiatives are coordinated and well-sequenced.
Foster a culture of transparency and partnership with support functions, enabling smoother execution of initiatives and proactive resolution of dependencies or constraints.
Model collaborative leadership by building trusted relationships with functional leaders and their teams, ensuring alignment between BU-level goals and company-wide standards and processes.
Architect scalable operating models that let autonomous teams move fast while staying aligned to Cardano‑wide OKRs and governance principles.
Embed consistent people practices- regular performance reviews, structured team‑connect sessions, continuous feedback loops, and tailored development pathways- in line with organizational guidelines and model them across every venture team.
Coach venture leaders on high performance, succession planning, and culture scaling—maintaining ready‑now / ready‑later leadership slates for critical roles.
Sponsor leadership development through targeted programmes, mentorship circles, and periodic off‑sites that reinforce Cardano’s values and high‑performance behaviors.

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🔥 VP of Finance

Posted about 1 month ago

📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

💸 220000.0 - 260000.0 USD per year

🔍 Blockchain research and development

🔧 Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Proven track record of managing large-scale budgets, financial planning, and team leadership.
Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.

💡 Responsibilities

Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s long-term goals.
Partner with executive leadership to provide actionable insights for business growth, cost optimization, and risk management.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
Supervise accounting, treasury, tax, and audit functions.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

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🔥 External Communications Strategist

Posted about 1 month ago

📍 United States

🔍 Web3

🔧 Requirements

Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in communications, with at least 4 years of prior experience in the financial or Web3 industries
Expertise in brand positioning, narrative development, and strategic communications planning
Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling stories and thought leadership content
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related fields
Familiarity working in a distributed team experience, while collaborating across verticals to produce exceptional results
Understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.) and how each platform can be leveraged to deliver against company goals
Demonstrated success in planning and implementing communication strategies
Possess an entrepreneurial attitude and a genuine passion for the Web3 space
An understanding of communication trends in the technology or venture capital sector
Adaptable and open - unafraid to take on new challenges
Curiosity & learning mindset
Drive, self-reliance
Delivery focused - turn abstract concepts into measurable results
Persuasive - skilled in lobbying and driving consensus
A team player, skilled in collaborating with internal stakeholders to achieve shared goals
Pragmatic with a can-do mentality and a growth mindset; adept at finding creative solutions to thorny community challenges
Well-organized and effective time manager, methodical in approach

💡 Responsibilities

Lead the creation of high-quality content, including blog posts, thought leadership articles, social media copy, paid content, videos, web copy, and beyond in support of broader communications strategies
Craft compelling, on-brand copy for a variety of platforms, including press releases, media statements, the company’s newsroom, blog posts, etc.
Maintain and manage editorial calendars, ensuring timely and relevant communications across channels
Develop clear, engaging content for social media channels, tailoring messaging for platform-specific audiences
Collaborate with External Communications Leader to craft specific content for executives, elevating their personal brand in support of positioning IO as a strategic thought leader in emergent technologies
Identify key audiences we should be speaking to and define messaging for each audience
Develop a content and email marketing strategy to drive traffic to IO’s website, increase newsletter sign-ups, and maintain engagement with existing audiences, while expanding into new audiences
Help illustrate key representatives as thought leaders through speaking engagements, podcasts, webinars, and other high-visibility opportunities
Support in the planning and execution of key events by partnering with internal stakeholders to develop compelling communications materials (talking points, event content, presentations, press releases, briefing documents, etc.) to help maximize brand awareness
Set and track metrics to assess effectiveness of IO’s communications
Monitor and analyze web and email metrics to enhance traffic and participation in virtual platforms
Regularly report on results and make data-driven recommendations for improvement
Serve as the second in command of the communications function, with the expectation of operating as the main point of contact when External Communications Leader is out of the office or not available
Manage timelines and delivery of projects

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🔥 Software Engineer (Haskell) - Djed - IOE: Cardano

Posted about 1 month ago

📍 United Kingdom

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Software Development

🔧 Requirements

5+ years of writing maintainable and well-tested Haskell in a commercial environment
Good understanding of Haskell type system, libraries and GHC runtime & performanceExperience working with Git and Git workflow
Practical experience with Agile software development methods
Exceptional ability to communicate ideas in writing.

💡 Responsibilities

Improve how IOG builds and maintains software.
Actively contribute to product development.
Mentor and grow other software engineers.
Act as a go-to person within the team and the wider organisation across multiple codebases and languages.
Review specifications produced by architects and formal methods specialists
Lead the design of components and their interactions
Be available for emergency fixing of severity 1 issues on deployed products
Integrate software components and third-party libraries
Verify and deploy programs and systems
Write documentation for the code
Write technical user manuals
Implement new features of the stablecoin protocol and additional products
Design and implement testing strategies for stablecoin and other products
Synchronize with the technical manager to validate the roadmap
Identify opportunities for improving productivity and robustness through refactorings / adoption of industry best practices
Translate specifications into concrete designs, considering architectural design and security aspects
Pair program with other team members, aiming to collaborate and educate
Liaise with operations and UI teams to ensure that all aspects of product quality are considered
Occasionally work on prototypes to try out new features in an experimental setting
Estimate & prioritize work items and break them down into smaller tasks

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🔥 Formal Methods Engineer - Research

Posted about 1 month ago

📍 United Kingdom

🔍 Blockchain Research and Development

🔧 Requirements

A higher degree in Computer Science or a related field
A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a functional language, preferably Haskell
A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a dependent-typed language, preferably Agda
Experience working and collaborating with Git
Experience with one or more formal methods

💡 Responsibilities

Build formal artifacts from research and architectural guidance, and business and engineering requirements.
Model the performance of formally specified systems
Produce prototypes and simulations
Refine specifications, using the performance models and simulations to gauge the impact of design decisions during refinements
Discover new properties about the specifications and their implications
Prove properties of the specifications and of the correctness of refinement steps
Communicate with both researchers and developers, and act as a bridge between the two: you will provide feedback to researchers about issues that come up when their work is incorporated into real world systems. You will assist developers in understanding your specifications and in turning them into production code
Report on your work, in the form of blog posts, technical report documents, presentations at internal seminars, as well as at workshops and conferences, and/or by contributing to academic papers
Participate in code reviews
Contribute property-based tests, both for testing properties of the executable specifications/prototypes, and for verifying production code against the executable specifications
Contribute to the implementation, extension, and maintenance of custom static analysis tooling
Work in an international team across multiple time zones
Break down large and complex tasks assigned to you into workable items, and work on them independently
Share specialized knowledge with other team members

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