Ecosystem Partnerships Manager, WalletConnect

• 5+ years in partnerships, ecosystem growth, or business development within Web3, developer tools, or API/SDK ecosystems
• Familiarity with App architecture, SDKs, and wallet integrations; technical literacy with EVM, Solana, or similar ecosystems
• Strong understanding of Web3 security, authentication standards, and UX best practices
• Proven track record of partner acquisition and relationship management with technical or product teams
• Proven track record of designing and/or building and/or deploying grant programs
• Ability to travel (10% or less) to New York, USA or anywhere else leading Apps and SDKs team members are
• Excellent communication skills—you can engage both technical founders and business stakeholders
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing in a remote-first, fast-paced environment

Desirable

• As Ecosystem Partnerships Manager – SDKs & Apps, you will be responsible for growing and nurturing the ecosystem of app SDKs and Apps building on the WalletConnect network
• This role reports to the VP of Business Development
• Partner with our Product team to launch and drive adoption of a newly created App Certified program (similarly to ) to leading Apps and SDK providers, encouraging adoption of UX and security standards (for example - EIP-5792 Batch transaction, gas sponsorship, 1-Click Auth)
• Act as an advisor to ecosystem partners, helping them understand certification requirements and the benefits of trusted UX signals
• Support onboarding for early pilot participants and track progress through Round 1 and Round 2 rollouts
• Develop and nurture relationships with key SDK providers in the Web3 stack (e.g., Reown, Privy, Dynamic, ThirdWeb, Mesh Connect, Crossmint, Hyperlane)
• Identify co-marketing, co-development, or incentive opportunities to expand WalletConnect usage through these partners
• Advocate for feature adoption (e.g., WalletConnect Verify API, AppGuide integration) across SDK ecosystems
• Identifying and growing the adoption of new features (e.g. payments or identity-related features)
• Identify high-potential apps and SDKs based on transaction volume (TVF) and strategic relevance, and design tailored engagement plans
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to prioritize ecosystem requests and influence roadmap decisions
• Provide feedback from partners to inform WalletConnect’s standards and product evolution
• Represent WalletConnect at industry events, panels, and online forums to champion best practices in app security and UX
• Contribute to reports, blog posts, and webinars on WalletConnect’s evolving standards and ecosystem growth