Backend Developer Jobs in Crypto & Web3

Backend engineers in web3 build the services that sit between users and the chain: APIs, indexers, event listeners, notification systems, and the data layers that make raw blockchain activity usable. The work blends conventional backend skills with the quirks of distributed ledgers, like handling reorgs, retries, and unreliable RPC nodes.

Common stacks include Node.js, Go, Rust, or Python alongside PostgreSQL, Redis, and message queues, often paired with The Graph or custom indexers. Employers want engineers who can design scalable, fault-tolerant systems, model on-chain data cleanly, and keep services responsive even when the network is congested or providers fail.

52open jobs
$115k–$196ktypical salary
38companies hiring
94%remote

Open Backend Developer roles

52 jobs

Staff Backend Engineer, Vaults / Staff Smart Contract Engineer

Aave Labs · Remote
Direct applyRustC++GoZig
$140k–$200k 18 days ago View →

Staff Frontend Engineer / Senior Backend Engineer

Douro Labs / Zerion · Remote
Direct applyTypeScriptReactGoDocker
$120k–$200k 1 month ago View →

Senior Backend Engineer (Go) & Senior Mobile Engineer (React Native)

Trust Wallet · Remote
Direct applyGoAWSAzureGCP
$90k–$130k 1 month ago View →

Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

BlueThrone · Remote
Node.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLClickHouse
$115k–$196k 1 month ago View →

Senior Backend Engineer

Uniswap Labs · Hybrid
Direct apply
$180k–$226k 1 month ago View →

Senior Backend Engineer / Senior QA Engineer / SDET

Zerion / Trust Wallet · Remote
Direct applyGoDockerK8sPostgreSQL
$80k–$160k 1 month ago View →

Product Engineer / Backend Staff Engineer

Somnia / Koinly · Remote
Direct applyJavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.js
$80k–$140k 2 months ago View →

Backend Engineer (Data Platform), Software Engineer, Frontend / Full Stack, Senior Data Platform Engineer

Phantom, Provable · Remote
GoNode.jsTypeScriptKafka
$140k–$250k 3 months ago View →

Senior Backend Engineer - Product

Mercury · Remote
HaskellSQLAI tools
$167k–$208k 3 months ago View →

Backend Engineer – Core Systems

N26 · Remote
KotlinSpring BootKubernetesKafka
$65k–$95k 3 months ago View →

Senior Backend Engineer - Golang

SumUp · Remote
GolangPostgresAWSDocker
$90k–$135k 3 months ago View →

Senior Software Engineer (Backend): Fiat Orchestration

Bvnk · Remote
JavaKotlinPostgreSQLKafka
$75k–$115k 3 months ago View →

Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer - Prediction Markets)

Coinbase · Remote
Direct applybackenddistributed systemsGoJava
$218k–$257k 3 months ago View →

Senior Backend Developer

Galaxydigitalservices · Remote
Direct applyGolangAWSKubernetesHelm
$82k–$138k 3 months ago View →

Senior Backend Developer (Java)

Onde · Remote
Java 21RxJava 3RedisApache Cassandra
$115k–$196k 3 months ago View →

Senior Backend Developer - KYC

Sumsub · Remote
Direct apply
$115k–$196k 3 months ago View →

Senior Backend Developer (Node.js)

Tangem · Remote
Direct applyNode.jsNest.jsJavaScriptTypeScript
$115k–$196k 3 months ago View →

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Wynd Labs · Remote
GoNode.jsRedis ClustersKubernetes
$180k–$300k 3 months ago View →

Senior Backend Engineer (Sports & Prediction Markets)

Crypto.com · Remote
GolangPostgresRedisKafka
$130k–$160k 4 months ago View →

Senior Backend Engineer (Sports & Prediction Markets) – Golang

Crypto.com · Hybrid
GolangPostgresRedisKafka
$135k–$225k 4 months ago View →

Full Stack Engineer / Senior Backend Engineer

Improbable / Offchain Labs · Remote
Direct applyTypeScriptGolangRustWASM
$80k–$150k 4 months ago View →

Senior Fullstack Engineer Backend Focus

RugsDotFun · Remote
Direct applyReactJavaScriptTypeScriptSQL
$120k–$200k 4 months ago View →

Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer - Risk)

Coinbase · Remote
Direct apply
$161k–$161k 4 months ago View →

Senior Optimizely Backend Developer

First Line Software · Remote
Optimizely CMS.NET CoreC#RESTful API
$115k–$196k 4 months ago View →

Member of Technical Staff, Transparency (Backend Engineer)

Anchorage · Remote
Direct applydistributed systemscode qualitytest infrastructureextensible architecture
$135k–$225k 4 months ago View →

Frequently asked questions

What makes web3 backend work different from regular backend?
You must handle blockchain-specific challenges like chain reorganizations, eventual consistency, and flaky RPC endpoints, on top of standard API and database concerns.
Do I need to run my own nodes?
Not always. Many teams use managed RPC providers, but understanding node operation and indexing helps you debug and design better data pipelines.
Which databases are common in web3 backends?
PostgreSQL is widely used for indexed on-chain data, often with Redis for caching and queues for processing chain events reliably.