Senior Backend Engineer (Web3)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Web3): Designing and building scalable backend shared services for the Uniswap Protocol ecosystem with an accent on cloud infrastructure, system reliability, and high-performance API development. Focus on architecting large-scale production systems from scratch, ensuring high availability, and optimizing developer productivity through robust automation.

Location: Must be based in the US (Headquarters in NYC, role is hybrid or remote).

Salary: $180,000–$226,000

Company

hirify.global is a primary contributor to the Uniswap Protocol, the world's largest decentralized exchange, building products that facilitate value flow across multiple blockchain networks.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain shared backend services supporting the broader ecosystem.
• Write high-quality, testable code and provide technical guidance to peer engineers.
• Drive strategic technical initiatives that improve system architecture and engineering organization productivity.
• Build large-scale production systems on AWS from the ground up.
• Enhance system reliability and developer tooling through automation and best practices.

Requirements

• 6+ years of software engineering experience focusing on infrastructure.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, Go, or Rust.
• Deep understanding of AWS cloud architecture, algorithms, and debugging.
• Proven ability to design and maintain large-scale production systems.
• Experience building scalable systems from a 0→1 stage.

Nice to have

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Pulumi.
• Background in distributed systems, authentication, or developer tooling.
• Familiarity with blockchain or DeFi ecosystems.
• Degree in Computer Science.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer contribution.
• Annual $1,500 education stipend for professional development.
• Unlimited and encouraged time off plus up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Wellness partnership with Equinox Fitness Clubs and home office setup stipend.