General Application

Alpen Labs • New York City, NY

3d • Remote

About The Position

This is an open invitation for talented individuals who share Alpen Labs' mission to introduce themselves. The company is looking for people passionate about Bitcoin, zero-knowledge cryptography, or building decentralized financial infrastructure. Applicants should share what drives them, what they'd love to work on, and how they can help shape a more open and resilient financial system. Alpen Labs is a New York-based startup founded in 2022 by four MIT alumni with the mission to build universal rails for money by enabling a scalable, private, and programmable Bitcoin ecosystem. They achieve this through deep research and cutting-edge work in zero-knowledge cryptography and offchain systems, adhering to Bitcoin's core values. The company views Bitcoin as a foundation for freedom, privacy, and global prosperity. The team includes engineers and researchers from notable organizations such as Blockstream Research, Palantir, and Nethermind. Alpen Labs is a fully remote company with team members across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, fostering a culture of deep focus, high trust, and flexibility across time zones.

Requirements

• Passion for Bitcoin, zero-knowledge cryptography, or building decentralized financial infrastructure.
• Ability to articulate what drives you.
• Ability to describe desired work areas.
• Ability to explain how you can contribute to a more open and resilient financial system.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering background.
• Research background.
• Design background.
• Builder background.
• Storyteller background.
• Experience from Blockstream Research, Palantir, or Nethermind.

Responsibilities

• Introduce yourself and share your passions.
• Explain how you can make an impact at Alpen Labs.
• Describe what drives you.
• Outline what you would love to work on.
• Detail how you can help shape a more open and resilient financial system.

Benefits

• Fully remote company with team members across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond.
• Culture that supports deep focus, high trust, and flexibility across time zones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed