DeFi Ecosystem Growth Specialist

The Lido Ecosystem Foundation is seeking a DeFi Ecosystem Growth Specialist to identify, pursue, and support ecosystem growth activities related to stETH, stVaults, and other upcoming protocol initiatives. The role will focus on outreach and relationship-building within the DeFi ecosystem, with the aim of facilitating integrations and strengthening protocol-level adoption and collaboration. This is a hands‑on, results-driven role: the DeFi Ecosystem Growth Specialist will own a protocol relations pipeline, run structured outreach, and convert opportunities into integrations and measurable ecosystem growth. The ideal candidate has relevant growth-related experience in DeFi, is deeply familiar with staking and the broader Ethereum ecosystem, and thrives in a remote, international environment. Key Scope Proactively build and maintain relationships with top‑tier DeFi protocols and wallets. Identify and generate new stETH and stVaults integration and collaboration opportunities through various channels, moving from outreach, pitching, to signed commercial agreements. Oversee and manage the entire lifecycle for your accounts. Lead collaborations and integrations, coordinating independently with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Source incentives for stETH growth and adoption, preparing clear proposals and securing the necessary approvals to support launches and expansions. Keep track of daily happenings and news in DeFi and TradFi. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in ecosystem, growth, or other integration and collaboration related roles in blockchain or TradFi. Proven track record of building, managing, and converting partnership or integration opportunities from exploration through completion. Ability to cultivate and maintain a network of long‑term relationships, managing multiple stakeholders and keeping collaborations moving forward. Multi-year experience using onchain products (hard requirement). Deep understanding of different Ethereum staking products (liquid staking, staking as a service, restaking, etc.). Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong work ethic and results-focused, taking ownership & accountability for consistent results to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment Nice to have Technical crypto knowledge is a strong advantage. Ability to read and understand integration documentation (SDK, API and similar). Key Factors Work from anywhere in the world Competitive fees in $ Flexible schedule Equipment & co‑working reimbursement capabilities Overseas conferences, community immersion #J-18808-Ljbffr Framework Ventures