DeFi Business Development Specialist – Polygon Labs

About Polygon Labs

Polygon Labs is a leading software development company building a network of aggregated blockchains via the AggLayer, secured by Ethereum. Our goal is to bring unified liquidity and seamless connectivity to multiple blockchain networks, leveraging Ethereum as a settlement layer.

Polygon Labs has contributed to the development of cutting-edge scaling solutions like Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, Polygon Miden, and Polygon CDK—driving innovation in decentralized finance (DeFi) and beyond.

Your Role

As a DeFi Business Development Specialist, you will drive strategic partnerships, onboard DeFi projects, and expand adoption of Polygon technology. You’ll collaborate with product, marketing, and technical teams to shape the future of DeFi within the Polygon ecosystem.

About the DeFi Team

The Polygon DeFi team is one of the most established in the space. We focus on developing sustainable on-chain business models and supporting novel financial primitives. Our core priority is building native DeFi products on Polygon networks while working closely with industry leaders and emerging projects.

Key Responsibilities

🎯 Business Development & Partnerships – Identify, onboard, and support DeFi projects building on Polygon.

🔍 Market Research & Strategy – Analyze new DeFi trends, develop frameworks for assessing projects, and enhance team strategy.

🤝 Ecosystem Expansion – Cultivate relationships with DeFi-native projects, DAOs, and institutions to drive adoption.

📊 Cross-functional Collaboration – Work with internal teams like Governance, Institutional Finance, and Enterprise on DeFi initiatives.

🌎 Global Engagement – Represent Polygon at conferences, events, and virtual calls to pitch, onboard, and provide support.

What You'll Need

✅ 2-4 years of experience in DeFi with a strong understanding of the ecosystem.

✅ Proven experience in Business Development (BD) with excellent communication skills.

✅ Established relationships in the DeFi sector with a network of key stakeholders.

✅ Ability to assess new projects quickly for strategic alignment with Polygon’s ecosystem.

Polygon Labs Perks & Benefits

🏡 Remote-first global workforce.

💰 Competitive compensation & benefits including:

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance (varies by country).
• 401k with 3% company match (for U.S. employees).
• $1,500 Home Office Set-Up Allowance (one-time).
• $75 Monthly Internet/Phone Reimbursement.
• Flexible Time Off + Wellness Fridays (one per quarter).
• 🧑‍💻 Company-issued laptop.
• 💡 Learning & Development – $200 annual book allowance.
• 🧬 Wellness Benefits – Egg freezing, mental health support, and more.

Join Polygon Labs and Shape the Future of DeFi! 🚀