Remote Backend Engineer - Unichain at Uniswap Labs

About the Role

Uniswap Labs is seeking a Remote Backend Engineer to join our innovative team. As a Remote Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in building products that help millions of people access DeFi simply and securely. Our products range from the Uniswap Web App and Wallet to advanced crypto infrastructure like the Uniswap Trading API and Unichain. This is an exciting opportunity to work on our L2 chain, Unichain, which is purpose-built to be the home for liquidity and DeFi.

We are growing our team to tackle ambitious infrastructure challenges, improving performance, expanding capabilities, and ensuring rock-solid reliability as we scale. If you thrive in ambiguity and want to own meaningful projects from start to finish, this Remote Backend Engineer role is perfect for you.

What You'll Do

• Own projects end-to-end: scope requirements, design systems, implement solutions, and monitor them in production.
• Write clean, well-tested Rust code and raise the bar through thoughtful code reviews.
• Build and maintain infrastructure that keeps Unichain reliable, performant, and available 24/7.
• Proactively identify gaps in our systems and propose practical solutions that move us forward.
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure chain stability and rapid incident response.
• Work cross-functionally to turn complex, ambiguous problems into clear technical plans.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience with a track record of shipping production systems.
• Experience building and operating distributed systems or blockchain infrastructure.
• Comfort with ambiguity: you can take an unclear problem, break it down, and deliver results.
• Solid understanding of cloud architectures, system design, and debugging at scale.
• Experience building systems from scratch (0→1) and scaling them.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Ethereum and DeFi protocols.
• Experience with Rust programming language.
• Knowledge of API design and development.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $200,000 per year.
• Flexible remote work options.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain technology.
• Collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and learning budget.