Uniswap Labs
Senior Backend Engineer
New York, NY, USA3w ago
Product, Design New York, NY, USA USD 172k-215k / year + Equity Posted on Mar 10, 2026 Apply now Location
Full time
Uniswap Labs is a core contributor to the Uniswap Protocol, the world’s largest DEX, with over $4 trillion in volume across 17 chains. It builds products that help millions access the protocol, including the Uniswap Web App, Wallet, and Trading API. Uniswap Labs is also the primary technical provider for Unichain, a DeFi-native Ethereum Layer 2 built to be the home for liquidity across chains.
When you join Uniswap Labs, you become part of a team that's reshaping the way value flows on the internet.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated designer to help us build the next generation of financial products. You'll be joining a small but close knit product team known for developing category-defining UX. As a Senior Product Designer at Uniswap Labs, you'll solve cutting edge human computer or mobile interface problems as well as develop new mental models for the next million users of decentralized finance.
We are headquartered in SoHo in New York City. This role will be based in our office with an expectation of regular in-person collaboration.
Own and deliver end-to-end design projects for new and improved consumer products that increase clarity and user agency in decentralized finance and web3
Tackle complex challenges in emerging technology by inventing new mental models and designing cutting-edge interactions with minimal oversight
Use a human-centered approach that incorporates qualitative and quantitative data to create conceptual wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
Effectively collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and research partners to influence product strategy and roadmap.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a unified design system that increases the velocity and consistency of the frontend engineering team.
Mentor junior designers and help define best practices through feedback, documentation, and team crit.
Contribute to the broader design culture through writing, presentations, and external community engagement.
5 years of product design experience, including research, prototyping, and implementation of user-facing applications. With some experience in FinTech or adjacent industries through relevant design work.
Demonstrated experience working with component libraries or design systems. A strong desire to design within the context of web3/blockchain/decentralized finance.
Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Framer, or equivalent.
Excellent visual design and interaction design skills, with a strong portfolio that reflects independent project ownership and high-quality execution. Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and rationale to cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with the web3/Ethereum ecosystem (wallets, tokens, transactions etc.)
High fidelity prototyping experience
Regular use of AI in design and prototyping workflows
Love for unicorns :)
Minimum full-time salary of $172,000 - $215,000. Disclosure in accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law. Full Time employees at Uniswap Labs are also eligible for other compensation elements, including tokens, and benefits, dependent on the position type.
Uniswap Labs' Full-Time employee benefits include company-paid medical, dental, & vision for you and your dependents, wellness offerings including a partnership with Equinox Fitness Clubs, 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 and daily lunches at NY headquarters (all benefits are subject to applicable taxes and based on eligibility).
Uniswap Labs is committed to diversity in our workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability (including gender dysphoria and similar gender-related conditions), sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and asexuality), veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, reproductive health decision making or any other protected category. In addition, Uniswap Labs participates in E-Verify. You can view the E-Verify poster here and the Right to Work poster here.
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