Ecosystem Partnerships Manager - SDKs & Apps Lisboa

Ecosystem Partnerships Manager - SDKs & Apps
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Wallet
Connect is the
- source Web3 communications protocol powering the next generation of secure digital interactions. Trusted by 50M+ active users, 70k+ d
Apps, and 600+ wallets, Wallet
Connect enables seamless connections across EVM and
- EVM chains, including Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin.

Backed by leading investors like Union Square Ventures, 1k(x), Shopify, Coinbase Ventures, and Circle Ventures, Wallet
Connect is a global,
- first team committed to making blockchain applications secure,
- friendly, and interoperable.

Wallet
Connect is raising the bar for UX and security in Web3. This role will manage ecosystem partnerships with applications and SDKs building on the Wallet
Connect network including programs to enhance trustworthiness and security across the network.

Reown, inc are builders of the Wallet
Connect network.

The Role

Duration: Full-time; Location: REMOTE; Preferred Living Locations or Time zones: EMEA or East Coast US. CET overlap required.

As Ecosystem Partnerships Manager – SDKs & Apps, you will be responsible for growing and nurturing the ecosystem of app SDKs and Apps building on the Wallet
Connect network. This role reports to the VP of Business Development.

Key Responsibilities will include:

1. Drive App Certified Adoption

• Partner with our Product team to launch and drive adoption of a newly created App Certified program (similarly to Wallet Certified) 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
  

2. Build Strategic SDK Partnerships

• Develop and nurture relationships with key SDK providers in the Web3 stack (e. g. , Reown, Privy, Dynamic, Third
  Web, Mesh Connect, Crossmint, Hyperlane).
• Identify
  - marketing,
  - development, or incentive opportunities to expand Wallet
  Connect usage through these partners.
• Advocate for feature adoption (e. g. , Wallet
  Connect Verify API, App
  Guide integration) across SDK ecosystems.
  

3. Grow the Wallet
Connect Network

• Identifying and growing the adoption of new features (e. g. payments or
  - related features)
• Identify
  - 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 Wallet
  Connect’s standards and product evolution.

4. Ecosystem Thought Leadership

• Represent Wallet
  Connect at industry events, panels, and online forums to champion best practices in app security and UX.
• Contribute to reports, blog posts, and webinars on Wallet
  Connect’s evolving standards and ecosystem growth.

What We’re Looking For (Must Haves):

• 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
  - functionally with product, engineering, and marketing in a
  - first,
  - paced environment.

Bonus Points:

• Prior experience with security certification programs, app marketplaces, or developer relations.
• Familiarity with Verify API, or similar app trust frameworks.

Why Join Reown | Wallet
Connect

• Shape the future of Web3 wallet connectivity and security.
• Work with top wallet providers, custodians, and institutional players in blockchain.
• Fully
  - first company with a collaborative and
  - impact team.
• Competitive salary,
  - friendly benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Learn Our SDKs:

• Learn more about our two SDKs: App
  Kit and Wallet
  Kit
• If you’re passionate about educating and enabling wallets & custodians with
  - edge Web3 solutions, we’d love to hear from you!