OP Labs
OP Labs is the core development team behind the OP Stack, the open-source framework that powers Optimism, one of the leading Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solutions. The company focuses on building infrastructure to make blockchain transactions faster and cheaper, contributing significantly to the Ethereum ecosystem's scalability. With a global team of engineers and researchers, OP Labs is at the forefront of blockchain innovation, backed by major investors and a strong community.
Company History
OP Labs was founded in 2020 by a team including Ben Jones and Karl Floersch, with the mission to scale Ethereum through optimistic rollups. The company launched the Optimism mainnet in 2021 and has since become a key player in the Layer 2 space, introducing the OP Stack to enable customizable rollup chains. In 2023, OP Labs introduced the Bedrock upgrade, further enhancing performance and security.
For International Professionals
- OP Labs is a remote-first company, allowing flexibility for international hires to work from Spain.
- The team is distributed globally, with a strong emphasis on open-source collaboration and async communication.
- Working at OP Labs offers exposure to cutting-edge blockchain technology and the opportunity to contribute to a major Ethereum scaling solution.
- The company values innovation and provides a supportive environment for professional growth in the Web3 space.