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How to Actually Get Hired
Who reads applications, which channel gets a reply, and what they screen for.
Don't make these mistakes
Generic 'DeFi is the future' positioning. Both founders are operating in a specific moment in DeFi's maturation: the institutional crossover. They do not need conviction about DeFi. They need engineers and operators who can execute.
What gets their attention
The Maven11 announcement quote is precise: "The true infrastructure to leverage the potential of RWAs has lagged behind. 3F brings this innovation forward." This is not a directional bet on RWA tokenization (that is already consensus). It is a bet on 3F as the specific protocol that builds the leverage layer. A protocol-level category bet of that specificity, at Maven11 conviction, means they are expecting 3F to move fast: more collateral assets, more vault types, more chains. Every one of those moves requires engineering and protocol BD hires. GSR and Susquehanna Crypto's participation is a liquidity signal. These are two of the largest market makers in crypto. They are not making speculative venture bets. They invest in protocols that will generate real on-chain volume. Their check signals that they expect 3F to become a meaningful venue for structured RWA leverage flows, which is a commercial mandate, not just a product one. That means business development hires who can source and integrate new tokenized RWA collateral assets from traditional finance. No public job listings. Contact via @3f_xyz on X, @sonyasunkim, or @3f_romeo.
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
3F has an ATS but the real pipeline is referrals → sourced → recruiter picks → cold apps. You can still get through, but know where you stand.
Who to contact at 3F
What to show them
3F is built on Morpho and coordinates flash loans and liquidation mechanics. As the collateral universe expands (more tokenized RWA assets, more bridge facilitators), the protocol layer needs engineers who understand the Morpho architecture deeply and can write gas-efficient, audit-ready vault logic. Core skills: Solidity, Morpho protocol architecture, flash loan mechanics, vault standards (ERC-4626 preferred), liquidation logic, Foundry, formal verification awareness Proof of work: Write a simplified ERC-4626 vault that accepts a tokenized RWA as collateral and coordinates a single flash-loan borrow loop on a mock Morpho market. Publish the code. In the README, explain where the liquidation risk surfaces and how you would parameterize it.
A cold email that works at 3F
What 3F screens for
Their focus: The Maven11 announcement quote is precise: "The true infrastructure to leverage the potential of RWAs has lagged behind. 3F brings this innovation forward." This is not a directional bet on RWA tokenization (that is already consensus). It is a bet on 3F as the specific protocol that builds the leverage layer. A protocol-level category bet of that specificity, at Maven11 conviction, means they are expecting 3F to move fast: more collateral assets, more vault types, more chains. Every one of those moves requires engineering and protocol BD hires. GSR and Susquehanna Crypto's participation is a liquidity signal. These are two of the largest market makers in crypto. They are not making speculative venture bets. They invest in protocols that will generate real on-chain volume. Their check signals that they expect 3F to become a meaningful venue for structured RWA leverage flows, which is a commercial mandate, not just a product one. That means business development hires who can source and integrate new tokenized RWA collateral assets from traditional finance. No public job listings. Contact via @3f_xyz on X, @sonyasunkim, or @3f_romeo.
Tailor your CV to the specific 3F role rather than sending a general one. Applications that mirror the language of the job description clear automated filters at a materially higher rate.
Mistakes that kill applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. At people it's obvious, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Nobody cares what you want. Start with The tokenized RWA market has crossed ~$23 - 36B+ billion in 2026, with traditional asset managers including Baillie Gifford now deploying tokenized credit products at production scale and how you'd help.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to 3F?
Through the roles on our 3F jobs page, or directly to the hiring manager if you can reach them. At null people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does 3F respond to cold emails?
We haven't verified response rates at 3F yet.
Who is the hiring manager at 3F?
At this size, hiring is usually run by the hiring manager.
How competitive is it to get hired at 3F?
Roles at -person Tech companies typically draw 100-250 applicants in the first two weeks. Applying inside 72 hours of a posting going live is the single biggest lever you control.
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