Machine intelligence will soon take over humanity’s role in knowledge-keeping and creation. What started in the mid-1990s as the gradual off-loading of knowledge and decision making to search engines will be rapidly replaced by vast neural networks - with all knowledge compressed into their artificial neurons. Unlike organic life, machine intelligence, built within silicon, needs protocols to coordinate and grow. And, like nature, these protocols should be open, permissionless, and neutral. Starting with compute hardware, the Gensyn protocol networks together the core resources required for machine intelligence to flourish alongside human intelligence.
The Role
Craft intuitive, elegant interfaces that bring Gensyn’s compute protocol to life. Work closely with engineering and product teams to design seamless experiences for researchers, compute providers, and developers — turning complex distributed systems into tools that feel simple and human. Focus on product surfaces and help own and evolve our multi-product design system and web3 interaction patterns.
Responsibilities
Lead user research to uncover insights and shape user journeysDesign flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma with component-driven specsRun usability testing and iterate quickly based on findingsCollaborate with engineers to ensure design fidelity and feasibilityOwn and evolve Gensyn’s design system and interaction patternsDesign web3-specific flows: wallet connection, approvals, signing, depositsAdvocate for accessibility, clarity, and consistency across all touchpoints
Competencies
Must Have
3+ years of UX or product design experience shipping production web appsStrong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design processDeep understanding of usability, accessibility, and user-centered designFluency in Figma (or equivalent tools)Clear communication and collaborative mindsetComfort working in fast-moving, high-autonomy environments
Preferred
Hands-on product experience in Web3Familiarity with analytics-driven iteration and experimentationUnderstanding of frontend implementation (HTML/CSS/JS)Experience building or maintaining a design system across multiple product surfaces
Nice to Have
Interest in distributed systems, ML infrastructure, or cryptographyHands-on experience with AI coding and prototyping tools (e.g., Cursor, Codex, Claude Code, Figma Make)
Compensation / Benefits
Competitive salary + share of equity and token poolFully remote work - we currently hire between the West Coast (PT) and Central Europe (CET) time zonesVisa sponsorship - available for those who would like to relocate to the US after being hired3-4x all expenses paid company retreats around the world, per yearWhatever equipment you needPaid sick leave and flexible vacationCompany-sponsored health, vision, and dental insurance - including spouse/dependents [🇺🇸 only]
Our Principles
Autonomy & Independence
Don’t ask for permission - we have a constraint culture, not a permission culture.Claim ownership of any work stream and set its goals/deadlines, rather than waiting to be assigned work or relying on job specs.Push & pull context on your work rather than waiting for information from others and assuming people know what you’re doing.Communicate to be understood rather than pushing out information and expecting others to work to understand it.Stay a small team - misalignment and politics scale super-linearly with team size. Small protocol teams rival much larger traditional teams.
Rejection of mediocrity & high performance
Give direct feedback to everyone immediately - rather than avoiding unpopularity, expecting things to improve naturally, or trading short-term pain for extreme long-term pain.Embrace an extreme learning rate - rather than assuming limits to your ability / knowledge.Don’t quit - push to the final outcome, despite any barriers.Be anti-fragile - balance short-term risk for long-term outcomes.Reject waste - guard the company’s time, rather than wasting it in meetings without clear purpose/focus, or bikeshedding.