Company Overview

Xurge Digital Lab LLC develops innovative blockchain-enabled communication solutions. TextRP, our flagship product, is a privacy-focused unified messaging platform aggregating channels (e.g., Twitter/X, WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, SMS) into one secure inbox with XRP Ledger (XRPL) integration, wallet-based login via crypto wallets, and revenue streams from mCredits, subscriptions, Feature Pack NFTs, token integrations, and B2B offerings. As noted in our business plan (Executive Summary and Operations Plan), we also build custom communications solutions for clients, emphasizing scalability, regulatory compliance, and XRPL utility. We seek non-dilutive funding to accelerate product development, ecosystem partnerships, and user growth.

Role Summary

We are hiring an experienced part-time contractor to secure funding on a success-fee basis (percentage of funds acquired). Focus on high-fit opportunities like XRPL-specific grants/accelerators, cloud credits, fintech/blockchain programs, and investor introductions. Leverage TextRP's XRPL integration (e.g., Ledger Relay Messaging, token utility) and our custom solutions portfolio to highlight on-chain activity, privacy tech, and real-world utility. This remote, flexible role (10-20 hours/week initially) is results-driven.

Key Responsibilities

• Opportunity Identification & Prioritization — Research and target active programs, including:
  • XRPL Grants (rolling applications, up to $200,000 for technical projects enhancing XRPL utility).
  • XRPL Accelerator (next cohorts expected in 2026; monitor for openings, up to $200,000 non-equity grants).
  • Cloud credits: AWS Activate (up to $100,000), Google for Startups Cloud Program (up to $350,000 for AI-focused startups).
  • Fintech/blockchain accelerators (e.g., FIS Fintech Accelerator, FinTech Innovation Lab, Techstars-powered programs accepting applications).
  • Other non-dilutive sources (e.g., HBAR Foundation, ecosystem grants aligned with privacy/messaging).
• Application & Pitch Development — Craft tailored proposals using internal assets (Business Plan, Token Integration Pricing Plan, product diagrams) to emphasize XRPL contributions, user-centric innovation, and revenue potential.
• Outreach & Pipeline Management — Submit applications, manage follow-ups, prepare for interviews/Demo Days, and build relationships with grant committees, cloud partners, and accelerators.
• Reporting — Maintain a shared pipeline tracker; provide bi-weekly updates on submissions, statuses, and projected timelines.
• Strategic Alignment — Ensure pursuits support priorities like XRPL ecosystem growth, custom B2B solutions, and scalability.

Compensation Structure

• Success-Fee: 10-15% of secured funding (negotiable; higher for non-dilutive grants/credits, adjustable for equity raises), paid upon fund receipt.
• Potential for retained engagement on subsequent rounds.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 3+ years in grant writing, fundraising, or business development for tech/fintech/blockchain startups.
• Proven track record securing $100K+ in grants, credits, or investments (provide references/examples).
• Deep knowledge of blockchain funding landscapes, especially XRPL/Ripple programs.
• Strong proposal writing and research skills; familiarity with tools like Google Workspace and pitch software.
• Self-starter with excellent networking and deadline management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with XRPL Grants/Accelerator or Ripple ecosystem funding.
• Connections to AWS/Google Cloud startup programs or fintech accelerators.
• Understanding of 2025-2026 trends (e.g., emphasis on on-chain utility, RWA tokenization, privacy tech).

This role offers significant upside for a results-oriented professional aligned with XRPL innovation and privacy-focused communications. To apply, submit your resume, past funding successes (amounts/redacted as needed), and proposed fee structure. We aim to partner immediately for high-priority opportunities.

Xurge Digital Lab LLC is seeking a part-time/contract Project Manager (with potential Product Owner responsibilities) for a secure, metadata-protected messaging application integrated with Ethereum and built on Enigma Protocol's Enigma Private Network (EPN) using NetFoundry's zero-trust framework. This role is responsible for end-to-end project coordination, client relationship management with Enigma Protocol, scope control, timeline delivery, and team facilitation in a lean, remote development environment.

The Project Manager will drive alignment between technical delivery and Enigma's privacy-first vision, ensuring transparent communication, risk mitigation, and adherence to Xurge's operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagement with Enigma Protocol: Manage requirements gathering (including questionnaire distribution/follow-up), facilitate kickoff and regular status meetings, and incorporate feedback loops (Xurge Digital Lab BizPlan.pdf, p. 25: Transparent Customer Support and Feedback Management).
• Define and maintain project scope, milestones, and deliverables; break down features into actionable user stories and prioritize backlog in collaboration with the team.
• Coordinate agile execution: Plan and facilitate 2-week sprints, daily stand-ups (as needed), sprint reviews/demos, and retrospectives (BizPlan.pdf, DevOps Plan pp. 28–30).
• Track progress, risks, and dependencies via Kanban board or Jira; proactively identify blockers (e.g., API key access, hosting decisions) and escalate/mitigate accordingly (BizPlan.pdf, Risk Analysis p. 40).
• Ensure regulatory compliance alignment (data privacy, GDPR/CCPA considerations; BizPlan.pdf, p. 26) and documentation of decisions, requirements, and handover artifacts.
• Manage team collaboration across freelance/contract specialists (blockchain developers, zero-trust backend, DevOps) while maintaining velocity and quality.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven project management experience in software development, preferably with blockchain/Web3, privacy-focused, or networking/security projects.
• Strong familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), backlog grooming, and tools (Jira, Trello, GitHub Projects).
• Excellent client-facing communication skills: ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and manage expectations effectively.
• Experience handling external dependencies (API access, third-party integrations such as NetFoundry/OpenZiti) and navigating constrained timelines/budgets.
• Bonus: Understanding of zero-trust networking principles, Ethereum ecosystem, or prior work on secure messaging applications.

Project-Specific Context The application leverages Enigma's EPN with NetFoundry's split API architecture—hosting APIs for infrastructure scaling and entity management APIs for OpenZiti identities/services/policies (API scripting a NetFoundry V8 network.pdf, Page 1). The Project Manager ensures seamless coordination between client requirements and technical delivery, building on Xurge's established processes for user-centric innovation and scalable operations (BizPlan.pdf, Operations Plan pp. 24–32).

Compensation & Terms Contract duration: 3–4 months (part-time, approximately 15–20 hours/week); competitive freelance rates commensurate with experience.

Join Xurge Digital Lab in delivering a cutting-edge, privacy-centric messaging solution that advances operational excellence and client-aligned innovation.

Xurge Digital Lab LLC seeks a part-time/freelance Full-Stack Blockchain Developer (or equivalent) for the a communications application project—a secure, metadata-protected messaging application integrated with Ethereum and built on Enigma Protocol's Enigma Private Network (EPN) using NetFoundry/OpenZiti zero-trust framework. This role focuses on Ethereum wallet-based authentication, user interface development, and optional in-chat value transfers, drawing parallels to TextRP's XRPL/XUMM integration.

Developers deliver core MVP features within a constrained budget and 3–4 month timeline, emphasizing efficient, reusable code in a lean team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Ethereum integrations, including wallet connection (e.g., MetaMask), address/ENS resolution, and secure authentication flows (mirroring TextRP's privacy-focused login).
• Develop responsive frontend interfaces (web/mobile) for chat functionality, user onboarding, and potential peer-to-peer transfers using modern frameworks (React, Next.js).
• Integrate with backend services and OpenZiti SDKs for zero-metadata networking, ensuring traffic routes through identity-based overlays.
• Collaborate on smart contract development (if monetization/payments enabled) using Solidity, optimizing for gas efficiency and security.
• Contribute to testing, code reviews, and deployment pipelines, leveraging reusable assets from prior projects (e.g., TextRP wallet patterns).
• Participate in agile sprints, client feedback incorporation, and documentation aligned with user-centric innovation principles (Xurge BizPlan, p. 24).

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with Ethereum development tools (ethers.js, viem, wagmi, web3.js; RainbowKit a plus).
• Full-stack proficiency: JavaScript/TypeScript, React/Node.js, HTML/CSS; experience building dApps or wallet-integrated apps.
• Familiarity with blockchain security best practices (e.g., cryptography, secure auth); bonus for zero-trust concepts or OpenZiti/NetFoundry exposure.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, budget-constrained setting; strong collaboration via Git and CI/CD tools.

Project-Specific Context This role supports a high-privacy application emphasizing post-quantum readiness and invisible networking (per NetFoundry V8 API distinctions: hosting for infrastructure, entity management for identities/policies). Developers reuse patterns from TextRP (e.g., consolidated messaging, token utilities) to accelerate delivery.

Compensation & Terms Part-time/contract (3–4 months); competitive freelance rates commensurate with experience (targeting efficient delivery within overall team allocation).

Join us in building innovative, privacy-first solutions aligned with Xurge's mission.

Xurge Digital Lab LLC is seeking a part-time/contract DevOps Engineer for a secure, metadata-protected messaging application integrated with Ethereum and built on Enigma Protocol's Enigma Private Network (EPN) using NetFoundry's zero-trust framework. This role centers on establishing and maintaining scalable, automated infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes in a lean, remote team environment.

The engineer will support efficient provisioning and monitoring of backend services, leveraging NetFoundry's distinct hosting APIs (for cloud resources, controllers, edge routers, metrics, and events) while ensuring seamless integration with zero-trust entity management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent) for provisioning NetFoundry-hosted resources (controllers, edge routers) and underlying cloud environments.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar) for automated builds, testing, security scans, and deployments.
• Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting for infrastructure metrics/events via NetFoundry hosting APIs; ensure observability in zero-trust overlays.
• Automate staging and production deployments, including blue-green or canary strategies, with minimal downtime and rollback capabilities.
• Support containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes if applicable) and optimize for cost-effective hosting options (e.g., VPS or decentralized compute).
• Collaborate on security and compliance automation (GDPR/CCPA-aligned processes, secret management, vulnerability scanning) and participate in agile sprints with code reviews and feedback loops (Xurge Digital Lab BizPlan.pdf, Operations Plan pp. 24–32).

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong DevOps expertise: IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation/Ansible), CI/CD tooling, containerization, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or VPS providers).
• Experience with networking-focused infrastructure, monitoring/metrics systems, and API-driven provisioning (bonus for NetFoundry/OpenZiti or similar zero-trust environments).
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (Bash, Python, Go) and Git-based workflows.
• Familiarity with security best practices in DevOps (secrets management, SAST/DAST, compliance automation).
• Proven ability to deliver reliable, scalable operations in remote, agile teams; emphasis on rapid iteration and feedback implementation.

Project-Specific Context The application builds on privacy-first patterns from prior projects (secure wallet-based messaging) while leveraging Enigma's EPN. Hosting APIs enable programmatic scaling and monitoring of infrastructure, complementing zero-trust entity policies for Ethereum-integrated communication. The DevOps Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence and scalability (BizPlan.pdf, Scalable Operations and Infrastructure p. 25; DevOps Plan pp. 28–30).

Compensation & Terms Contract duration: 3–4 months; competitive freelance rates commensurate with experience.

Join Xurge Digital Lab in delivering robust, privacy-centric Web3 solutions grounded in user-centric innovation and operational best practices.