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Uniswap Labs is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and strategy of its systems. This is a unique opportunity to lead technical initiatives, drive innovation, and ensure Uniswap remains at the forefront of crypto. The role is based in New York or can be US-based remote.Responsibilities include:
  • Driving end-to-end execution of technical projects, from ideation and design to deployment.
  • Designing and building resilient, large-scale systems from the ground up with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.
  • Writing high-quality and well-tested code, and reviewing code from other team members.
  • Providing thought leadership and guiding peers in navigating complex architectural and coding decisions.
  • Championing best practices and technical excellence across the engineering organization.
  • Spearheading strategic technical initiatives that impact multiple engineering pods and deliver organization-wide improvements.
Requirements include:
  • 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.
Uniswap Labs offers:
  • 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
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