Our mission is to usher in the bitcoin golden age.
At Shakepay, we mean it. The mission runs through hiring, making decisions, and shipping products our customers love.
We want people who care about advancing bitcoin adoption in Canada. Everything we ship should either grow the number of Canadians owning bitcoin, help Canadians grow their bitcoin balance, or build the infrastructure required to move to a bitcoin standard. The card, recurring buys, interest on fiat, these are all products that make bitcoin ownership feel normal.
We believe the widespread adoption of bitcoin as the monetary standard will profoundly change how we save money for the future, and through this cultural change we will usher in a period of human flourishing.
If you're a bitcoiner looking for a role with purpose, good. That’s the work we’re doing here.
Our cultural values
1.
We act honourably
We respect others and ourselves. We tell the truth and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standard. We expect the same from others.
2.
We’re doers, not talkers
Our default is to get things done. We believe a small team of missionaries is powerful and we all punch above our weight. We believe that success lies in execution, not in politics.
3.
We care about the best ideas, not titles
We invite discussion around decisions, allowing the best ideas to make their way through. Titles are meaningless in decision-making.
4.
We’re cockroaches
We obsess about worst-case scenarios. We take strict measures to ensure unwanted outcomes never arise. We never die.
5.
We’re helpful
We volunteer to help when our team is under fire and we’re not afraid to ask for help when we’re stuck. We don't 'get back' to customers when they have an issue, we take it upon ourselves to solve it for them. We put the success of others and the team before our own.
How we work
We build with small teams owning projects end-to-end. Here’s how we operate, and what we expect from each other:
How we build
We start with the outcome and work backwards. We give teams a clear time budget based on what the outcome is worth, then keep time fixed and scope flexible. We build in small, useful slices, and consider the work done when it achieves the outcome, not simply when it ships.
Directly responsible individual
Every project has a directly responsible individual (DRI) who owns the outcome and drives decisions. A DRI can be anyone: what matters is being close to the problem, having the context to make thoughtful trade-offs, and bringing the right people together to get the job done.
Perks at Shakepay
Equity benefits
We believe everyone at Shakepay should benefit from building a generational company, so every shaker owns stock options.
Get paid in bitcoin
You can choose to take a percentage of your salary in bitcoin. Whether you opt for some or none, the choice to be paid in the hardest, soundest money the world has ever known is yours.
Remote friendly
With a flexible schedule, you can work on your own time, from home or anywhere. And if you're close by, you’re welcome to work in our Montreal or Toronto offices whenever you want. Being a remote-first company is awesome, but there’s value in spending time with your teammates and deepening these bonds. Each shaker gets 15 days of travel and accommodation to Toronto or Montreal every year, all covered by Shakepay.
Generous vacation
Time off is essential, and we highly encourage it. Every team member is expected to take their 20 days of vacation each year. To help make sure you do, after taking 20 days, Shakers receive a $1,000 bonus to put towards their next vacation.
Insurance coverage
We offer health, dental, paramedical, disability, life, and travel coverage so you're always at your best. On top of our insurance coverage, all shakers also get access to a health and wellness spending account.
Personal development
It's a marathon, not a sprint. We're here to help you define and hit your personal career goals so that you can get where you want to be. To support our team, every shaker gets a $2,000 yearly budget to spend on learning and development.
Working from home
Working from home should be comfortable. Every shaker gets $1,000 to upgrade their home office and a monthly stipend to help with home and internet expenses.
Self-sovereignty
The path to self-sovereignty means being in full control of your coins. We offer a budget for shakers to get a self-hosted wallet and to build a self-hosted node.
How we hire
Before your interviews, we recommend downloading Shakepay and trying the app if you haven’t already. It helps you understand the product, our customers, and the problems we’re solving.
1. Initial conversation
A member of our recruiting team will connect with you for a first conversation. We’ll get to know your background, share more about Shakepay and the role, and talk about how you could help drive our mission forward.
2. Hiring manager interview
Next you will meet with the hiring manager, where we’ll go deeper on your expertise and fit for the role. It will also be an opportunity for you to meet your future manager.
3. Skills assessment
For some roles, we’ll ask you to complete a short take-home assignment or share past work. This helps us see your skills in action and gives you a chance to show us how you think and solve problems.
4. Team interviews
You’ll meet one to three employees with whom you will closely collaborate. We want you to get a feel for the teams you’ll be working with, while we learn how you could raise the bar across Shakepay.
5. Co-founder interview
Finally, you’ll meet Jean (CEO) or Roy (CTO). This is where we ensure alignment on values, goals, and impact, and give you a broader view of how your role connects to our mission.
Current openings
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Shakepay is a member of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) and is registered as an Investment Dealer with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and the securities regulatory authorities in all Canadian provinces and territories.
