Uniswap Labs
Staff Backend Engineer
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · New York
Employer listed it 6 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 6 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
$207,000 to $259,000
Location
Hybrid · New York
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Lead
Category
Software
Published by the employer
Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around New York, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "New York, Hybrid"
- Listing mentions "Hybrid"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Not suitable if you plan to move between countries
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About the role
Uniswap Labs is a core contributor to the Uniswap Protocol, the world’s largest DEX, with over $4 trillion in volume across 17 chains. It builds products that help millions access the protocol, including the Uniswap Web App, Wallet, and Trading API. Uniswap Labs is also the primary technical provider for Unichain, a DeFi-native Ethereum Layer 2 built to be the home for liquidity across chains.
When you join Uniswap, you become part of a team that's reshaping the way value flows on the internet.
As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and strategy of our systems. This is a unique opportunity to lead technical initiatives, drive innovation, and ensure Uniswap remains at the forefront of crypto.
What You'll Do
Drive end to end execution of technical projects, from ideation and design to deployment.
Design and build resilient, large-scale systems from the ground up with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.
Write high quality and well tested code, and review code from other team members.
Provide thought leadership and guide peers in navigating complex architectural and coding decisions.
Champion best practices and technical excellence across the engineering organization.
Spearhead strategic technical initiatives that impact multiple engineering pods and deliver organization-wide improvements.
What You'll Bring
10+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining large-scale, production-level systems.
Experience as a Technical Lead or in a similar leadership capacity.
Exceptional coding skills, with expertise in cloud architecture, distributed systems, and algorithms.
Proven ability to independently lead projects, including requirement gathering, system design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
A track record of mentoring and guiding engineers to achieve their potential.
A 0→1 mindset with the ability to build systems and processes from scratch.
Deep interest in modern development practices and a passion for shaping the future of crypto technology.
Nice to Have
Prior work with time-series based monitoring and observability systems.
Knowledge of TypeScript, Go, GraphQL, and AWS
A degree in Computer Science or a related field.
A love for unicorns
Minimum full-time salary of $207,000-$259,000. Disclosure in accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law. Full Time employees at Uniswap Labs are also eligible for other compensation elements, including tokens, and benefits, dependent on the position type.
Requirements
- ·10+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining large-scale, production-level systems.
- ·Experience as a Technical Lead or in a similar leadership capacity.
- ·Exceptional coding skills, with expertise in cloud architecture, distributed systems, and algorithms.
- ·Proven ability to independently lead projects, including requirement gathering, system design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
- ·A track record of mentoring and guiding engineers to achieve their potential.
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Uniswap Labs, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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