About the Role
MetaMask is building a seamless identity experience that enables users to access its products with trust, safety, and minimal friction. Its Universal KYC initiative and MetaMask Passport aim to create a reusable identity layer across the MetaMask ecosystem, allowing users to verify once and access multiple experiences.
Responsibilities
•Own the vision and roadmap for Universal KYC and MetaMask Passport, defining how reusable identity unlocks the broader product stack
•Build the underlying identity platform, including scalable verification primitives and standards for adoption across products
•Design a seamless, low-friction KYC experience that reduces time-to-first-transaction while maintaining compliance integrity
•Drive adoption across MetaMask by partnering with internal teams to integrate a consistent identity layer
•Balance privacy, trust, and global regulatory requirements
•Lead execution end-to-end, align cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable outcomes
Requirements
•Proven experience building or scaling identity verification (IDV), KYC, or onboarding products
•Strong fintech background
•Hands-on experience with identity verification providers such as Sumsub, Veriff, Onfido, Persona, or Stripe Identity
•Familiarity with KYC, KYB, and customer due diligence (CDD) compliance workflows
•Track record of delivering platform products adopted across multiple teams
•Ability to work across technical systems and user experience
•First-principles thinking and strong product judgment
•User empathy and focus on reducing friction and cognitive load
•Understanding of trust, privacy, and compliance trade-offs
•Clear, structured communication and ability to drive alignment and momentum
•High ownership and ability to work in ambiguity
•Applications from candidates based in France, Italy, or Germany are not considered
Nice to Have
•Web3 exposure
Compensation & Conditions
•US pay range (not including bonus, equity or other benefits): $130,000—$187,000 USD. The range applies to US-based candidates only; compensation outside the US, including Canada, EMEA, and LATAM, is determined by location, experience, and skills during the interview process and may differ from the listed US range
•Applicants may be required to undergo background and identity verification checks, including employment, education, and criminal record checks, and other checks deemed necessary by the company
