Staff Backend Engineer

As a Staff Backend Engineer at Uniswap Labs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and strategy of systems that power the world's largest DEX, which has processed over $4 trillion in volume across 17 chains. You 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, 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 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 to 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

What we offer

• Minimum full-time salary of $207,000-$259,000 (New York City)
• Token allocation and other compensation elements dependent on position type
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Wellness offerings including a partnership with Equinox Fitness Clubs
• 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

About Uniswap Labs

Uniswap Labs is a core contributor to the Uniswap Protocol, the world's largest DEX, with over $4 trillion in volume across 17 chains. The company builds products including the Uniswap Web App, Wallet, and Trading API, and serves as the primary technical provider for Unichain, a DeFi-native Ethereum Layer 2.