Frontend Engineer, Sr.
About The Company Uniswap Labs is at the forefront of building innovative products that democratize access to decentralized finance (DeFi). Our suite of offerings includes the Uniswap Web App and Wallet, which serve millions of users worldwide, as well as essential infrastructure tools such as the Uniswap Trading API and Unichain. Since inception, Uniswap Labs has been instrumental in developing the Uniswap Protocol, a leading decentralized exchange platform that has processed over $2.9 trillion in volume across thousands of tokens on Ethereum and more than 12 other blockchain networks. Our mission is to reshape how value flows on the internet by making financial services more accessible, transparent, and secure. Headquartered in SoHo, New York City, we offer a flexible work environment with options for partial or full remote work, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity.
About The Role We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated frontend engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will take ownership of our existing web products and have a significant influence on the development of new features and platforms. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure a seamless, high-quality user experience across various interfaces, including trading dashboards, analytics pages, documentation portals, and more. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate design mocks into functional, elegant, and performant UI components, with a focus on accessibility and scalability. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact millions of users worldwide. The role is based in New York City, with the flexibility to work remotely at least part of the time.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Deep understanding of modern client-side React and React Native architectures
- Experience in creating and maintaining design systems or component libraries
- Familiarity with blockchain and crypto concepts
- Strong knowledge of web development best practices, performance optimization, and accessibility standards
- Proficiency in JavaScript and related web technologies
- Experience managing large-scale projects with minimal supervision
- Ability to produce high-quality, well-structured code and architecture documentation
- Desire to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in web development
Nice To Have
- Experience with Swift and Kotlin for mobile development
- Background in onboarding or growth teams
- Degree in computer science or related field
- Passion for unicorns and innovative technology
Responsibilities
- Consistently develop high-quality, scalable code and comprehensive architecture documentation
- Lead and manage impactful projects involving multiple engineers with minimal oversight
- Translate design mockups into functional UI components, ensuring performance and accessibility standards are met
- Determine when to create abstractions versus one-off features for optimal code reuse and maintainability
- Collaborate with product and design teams to define feature requirements and deliverables
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes to uphold quality standards
- Stay informed about emerging web development trends and incorporate best practices into projects
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development workflows and tools
Benefits
- Competitive full-time salary ranging from $209,093 to $232,325, in accordance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law
- Eligibility for additional compensation elements such as equity, tokens, and benefits based on the role
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Gym subsidy to promote health and wellness
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer contribution
- Annual education stipend of $1,500 to support professional growth
- Unlimited paid time off to encourage work-life balance
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave to support family needs
- Home office setup stipend for remote employees
- Daily lunches at our New York headquarters to foster team collaboration
Equal Opportunity
Uniswap Labs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability (including gender dysphoria and similar conditions), sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, military service, domestic violence victim status, reproductive health decisions, or any other protected category. We participate in E-Verify and are dedicated to providing employment opportunities that promote equity and fairness for all qualified applicants.