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Web3 Talent Acquisition & People Lead

Sources top-tier engineering, product, and growth talent, managing remote-first hiring pipelines and DAO contributor onboarding.

Level: SeniorMode: No-code#Recruiting#HR#Talent#People

Next action

Build your Web3 proof-of-work. Start contributing and prepare for interviews based on real scenarios.

Lane Type
Operations & HR
Seniority Level
Senior
Execution Mode
No-code

1. Role Overview

Builds high-performing Web3 teams. You scout elite smart contract developers, designers, and growth leaders while cultivating a remote-first DAO culture.

2. Daily Work

What you will actually do most weeks

Sourcing passive candidates through professional networks, GitHub, and crypto events
Conducting initial screening interviews and coordinating technical assessment pipelines
Structuring remote-first compensation packages, token grants, and contractor agreements
Designing onboarding programs and fostering team culture across decentralized workforces

Expected Outputs & Deliverables

Active hiring pipelines and candidate tracking dashboards
Competitive compensation and token grant frameworks
Smooth onboarding guides for new contributors

3. Skills & Tools

Must-Have Skills

Deep network across tech and crypto talent pools
Understanding of remote-first organizational structures and token compensation models
Exceptional interpersonal and evaluation skills

Ecosystem Tools

Ashby / GreenhouseLinkedInNotionTelegram / Discord

4. Proof-of-Work & Prep

Actionable Proof-of-Work

Track record of successful technical and executive placements in tech or crypto

Self-Study Prep

  • Understand compensation norms, token vesting structures, and remote work policies in Web3

5. Apply & Interview

Application Strategy

Apply with a sourcing strategy proposal for filling key open engineering roles in the target protocol

Interview Prompts

"How do you evaluate cultural fit and technical competence for a candidate joining a fully remote, decentralized protocol team?"

6. Guide Roadmap

Step 1

Recruiting Fundamentals

Master candidate sourcing, interviewing, and pipeline management.

Step 2

Web3 Compensation & DAOs

Learn token grants, vesting schedules, and contributor agreements.

Step 3

Network Building

Connect with top-tier builders across engineering and marketing.

Step 4

People Lead Placement

Apply to scaling Web3 startups and foundations.