Build the messaging app you’ve always wanted — and shape the future of communication.

We’re building Convos. It’s not your average chat app.

We’re a small, experienced team with a big, meaningful mission.

We are not going to talk you into joining a startup.

To apply, simply share a link to a project you’re proud of.

Can’t wait to meet you.

Essentials

Staff+ impact and responsibility

$225-265K base pay and equity upside

Zero-to-one projects

Shape XMTP for Convos

Convos is secured by XMTP, an open-source, decentralized messaging protocol — the same messaging infrastructure securing World App, Base by Coinbase, Zora and thousands more projects.

Because of Convos' unique product perspective, we have unique needs that vanilla, out-of-the-box XMTP does not yet meet. That’s your cue. In this role, you’ll develop and shape XMTP in ways that enable Convos to move forward quickly — and contribute to the network’s capabilities overall.

Role-specific responsibilities

The Convos protocol is a unique application of XMTP — you’re a cryptographically “new you” in every convo.

Responsibilities

• Advance the encrypted XMTP messaging protocol (built on Rust and OpenMLS) to accelerate Convos product development and capabilities.
• Collaborate with Convos and XMTP Labs teammates to design systems, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver improvements, balancing security, scalability, and efficiency.