Senior Product Owner
Dubai
Product & Technology – Product & Technology /
Full-time /
Hybrid
1inch is the DeFi ecosystem building financial freedom for everyone. 1inch products help users and builders trade, hold and track digital assets - with the self-custody, comprehensive security and the intuitive user experience they need to unlock the potential of true crypto ownership. 1inch protocols and APIs provide core infrastructure across the DeFi industry and beyond.
So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team.
Location: We hire with a focus on Dubai and Europe. For this role, we prefer candidates who are either based in Dubai or working remotely within +/- 4 hours GST time.
The Role
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 environment; this is your arena.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Product Manager and business stakeholders to align the product backlog with company goals and translate high-level vision into actionable deliverables.
- Act as the key bridge between technical and non-technical teams, fostering a common understanding of user stories, business context, and product goals.
- Lead and facilitate agile rituals, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and demos.
- Define and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements.
- Ensure continuous alignment across all teams to resolve dependencies and optimise the delivery of features.
- Strategically balance feature development with critical security, scalability, and compliance considerations.
- Monitor and measure product success using key performance indicators (KPIs), customer feedback, and DeFi ecosystem analytics to drive a data-driven approach to product development.
- Contribute to broader program rituals like exploration workshops and showcase events.
Requirements
- 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.).
Why work 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!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
