About The Company

Uniswap Labs builds products that simplify and secure access to decentralized finance (DeFi) for millions of people. From the Uniswap Web App and Wallet to crypto infrastructure like the Uniswap Trading API and Unichain, we are reshaping how value flows on the internet. As a contributor to the Uniswap Protocol, which has processed over $2.9 trillion in volume across thousands of tokens on Ethereum and other chains, we are at the forefront of the crypto revolution.

About The Role

We are looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and strategy of our systems. In this leadership capacity, you will guide technical initiatives, drive innovation, and ensure Uniswap remains at the forefront of crypto technology. This position is based in SoHo, New York, but offers flexibility to work partially or fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of technical projects, from ideation and design to deployment
• Design and build resilient, large-scale systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance
• Write high-quality, well-tested code and review code from team members
• Provide thought leadership and guide peers in complex architectural and coding decisions
• Champion best practices and technical excellence across the engineering organization
• Spearhead strategic initiatives that impact multiple engineering pods and drive organization-wide improvements
  
  

Key Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience building and maintaining large-scale, production-level systems
• Experience as a Technical Lead or in a similar leadership role
• Exceptional coding skills, with expertise in cloud architecture, distributed systems, and algorithms
• Proven ability to independently lead projects, from requirements gathering to deployment
• A track record of mentoring engineers to achieve their potential
• A mindset for building systems and processes from scratch
• Passion for modern development practices and shaping the future of crypto technology
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with time-series monitoring and observability systems
• Knowledge of TypeScript, Go, GraphQL, and AWS
• A degree in Computer Science or a related field
• A love for unicorns
  
  

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: $240,000 - $270,000
• Additional Compensation: Equity, tokens, and other benefits depending on the position
• Full-Time Benefits:
• Company-paid medical, dental, & vision for you and your dependents
• Gym subsidy
• 401(k) with 4% employer contribution
• Annual $1,500 education stipend
• Unlimited and encouraged time off
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Home office setup stipend for remote employees
• Daily lunches at NY headquarters
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Uniswap Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other protected category. Uniswap Labs also participates in E-Verify.