Uniswap Makes Hiring Plans for 2024

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Well, folks, web3 companies have already started to announce new opportunities for 2024. Recently, Uniswap announced the addition of six new positions, signaling a significant growth phase as we head into the new year.

Here's what we know:

Who is Uniswap?

Uniswap stands out in the DeFi space as the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) on Ethereum, known for its automated market making protocol. The Uniswap Labs team, a primary contributor to the Uniswap Protocol, is now focused on expanding a suite of products to support the Uniswap ecosystem.

Uniswap is also that company with the unicorn as their logo. Just sayin'.

Highlighted Positions at Uniswap Labs

1. Senior Mobile Engineer (React Native)

• Location: SoHo, New York City or US-based Remote
• Role: As a Senior Mobile Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of creating mobile applications that shape the future of finance. The role involves working closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to develop high-quality mobile products.
• Requirements: This position requires over 5 years of software development experience, with a focus on native iOS or React Native. A degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
• Compensation: The salary range is $190,000-$220,000, plus equity, tokens, and comprehensive benefits.

2. Senior Smart Contract Engineer

• Location: SoHo, New York City or US-based Remote
• Role: This role focuses on designing and implementing smart contracts for the next iteration of the Uniswap Protocol. It involves extensive research and application of new smart contract paradigms.
• Requirements: Applicants should have at least 4 years of experience in Solidity, a deep understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine, and experience deploying complex systems on the Ethereum mainnet.
• Compensation: The salary range is $210,000-$240,000, with additional benefits.

3. Smart Contract Engineer

• Location: SoHo, New York City or US-based Remote (with option for partial/full remote work)
• Role: Focuses on building the next generation of the Uniswap Protocol, including designing and implementing smart contracts for Ethereum's largest decentralized trading and automated market making protocol.
• Requirements: At least 1+ years of experience in building production-grade Solidity contracts and working on blockchains, consensus algorithms, p2p, or applied cryptography. Deep knowledge of Ethereum, the EVM, and a broad understanding of the Ethereum roadmap are essential.
• Desirable Skills: Experience in Go, Rust, or similar languages, a degree in math or computer science, experience implementing complex math in Solidity, and familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Docker, ECS, CDK, DynamoDB) are advantageous. A love for unicorns is a bonus!

4. Social Media Manager

• Location: SoHo, New York City (partial/full remote work)
• Role: Responsible for reaching audiences online and creatively telling the story of crypto, DeFi, and Web3. This includes launching social campaigns and creating content across platforms like Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, in collaboration with various internal teams.
• Responsibilities:
  • Execute overall social strategy from concept to execution, while maintaining Uniswap's brand tone.
  • Own content creation and execution for all platforms, coordinating with multiple teams.
  • Develop social media calendar integrated with communications and product timelines.
  • Cultivate relationships with users and identify growth opportunities across platforms.
  • Run analytics to develop insights and integrate findings into engagement planning.
• Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of experience managing multiple social media platforms.
  • Deep understanding of and passion for crypto, DeFi, and Web3.
  • Proven ability in brand-building through social media, excellent copywriting skills, and adept in using social analytics tools.
  • Experience in graphic design and familiarity with basic design tools.
• Desirable Skills:
  • Ability to create video content.
  • A love for unicorns is a bonus!

5. Software Engineer, Protocols

• Location: SoHo, New York City (partial/full remote work)
• Role: Focuses on designing and implementing systems and protocols that build upon the Ethereum blockchain for the next generation of the Uniswap Protocol.
• Responsibilities:
  • Build and maintain low-level backend services that interact with the Uniswap Protocol.
  • Research and contribute to Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs).
  • Participate in discussions from initial product ideas to launch.
• Requirements:
  • 1+ years of experience in blockchains, consensus algorithms, p2p, or applied cryptography.
  • Deep knowledge of Ethereum, the EVM, and a broad understanding of the Ethereum roadmap.
  • Strong understanding of different blockchain designs, their tradeoffs, cryptography, distributed systems, and computer science fundamentals.
  • Fluency in Typescript, Go, Rust, or a similar language.
• Nice to Have:
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, networking, or orchestration with AWS (e.g., Docker, ECS, CDK, DynamoDB).
  • Experience in writing smart contracts.
  • A love for unicorns is a bonus!

6. Workplace Operations Coordinator

• Location: SoHo, New York City, United States (full-time on-site position)
• Role: Responsible for organizing and maintaining the daily operations of the SoHo headquarters office, creating a welcoming and efficient work environment for employees and guests.
• Responsibilities:
  • Be the main point of contact for the office, ensuring a great experience for anyone who walks in the door.
  • Maintain a well-organized, stocked, secure, and presentable working environment.
  • Lead the office food and beverage program, manage vendor relationships, and handle mail and packages.
  • Coordinate with People Ops for onboarding, recognition efforts, and assist in company events and meeting coordination.
  • Manage workstation setups and conference room scheduling.
• Requirements:
  • Proactive, team player, problem-solver with superb attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building positive relationships across functions and seniority levels.
  • Strong organizational and collaboration skills with effective coordination abilities.
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic work environment.
• Nice to Haves:
  • Prior Workplace Operations experience.
  • Love for unicorns is a bonus!

And here's what people have to say about working at Uniswap:

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As Uniswap gears up for an exciting 2024, these new positions represent not just jobs, but opportunities to be at the forefront of the web3 space. For those passionate about blockchain technology and eager to make a significant impact in the DeFi space, Uniswap Labs might be the opportunity you're looking for.

Check out their open roles here.