Weekly Web3 and Crypto Jobs Newsletter #3 2023

Welcome to Crypto Careers, your trusted hub for the latest news, insights, and job opportunities in the vibrant world of Web3 and cryptocurrencies. As the crypto space evolves amidst regulatory challenges and market fluctuations, we aim to keep you informed and help you navigate your professional journey in this dynamic industry. We've got you covered from breaking news about token launches and influential investments to deep-dives into innovative concepts like Zero Knowledge Proofs. Whether seeking a senior engineering role or a leadership position, check out our latest job listings from top crypto companies worldwide.

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News from the Web3 & Crypto Space

We picked up the most important news from the web3 space this week

"Worldcoin's WLD Token Launches and Surges on Major Crypto Exchanges"

Worldcoin, a project co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman, launched its WLD token on Monday, and it quickly rose over 20% in value on significant cryptocurrency exchanges. Exchanges such as Binance, Huobi, Bybit, and OKX have listed the new token, with trading and deposits already available on most platforms. The token, which started trading at $2, is available in various trading pairs, including WLD/USDT and WLD/USDC. Withdrawals for the new token will be available on most platforms starting Tuesday.

"Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Invests in Bitcoin, Plans Tax Exemptions"

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently confirmed his ownership of Bitcoin, despite previous denials. After speaking favorably at the Miami-based Bitcoin Conference, he revealed that he bought two Bitcoins for his seven children. The 14 Bitcoins, purchased when the price was around $27,000, are now worth nearly $414,000. Kennedy, a supporter of Bitcoin, has pledged to exempt the cryptocurrency from capital gains taxes and back the U.S. dollar with hard assets like Bitcoin if he wins the presidency.

Blog Post: Is Crypto Dead?

Crypto is experiencing a slowdown, but it's far from dead. Despite regulatory pressures and high-profile scandals, there's substantial interest from venture capitalists, and the job market within the crypto industry remains robust. The market's resilience signals potential for future recovery, with promising trends in the Web3, NFTs, and blockchain sectors. The question isn't if crypto is dead but how it will continue to evolve and adapt to future demands.

Featured Jobs

In this section we highlight some jobs from crypto and web3 companies that we work exclusively with:

Crypto Knowledge: What is Zero Knowledge Proof

This section shares quick knowledge on popular web3 and crypto topics.

Let's look into one of the most innovative and exciting concepts in the crypto space - Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs). A Zero Knowledge Proof is a cryptographic protocol that allows one party to prove to another that they know a value x without conveying any other information apart from knowing the value x. It's a unique way of maintaining absolute privacy even while transactions are verified on a public blockchain. Cryptocurrencies and blockchains use ZKPs to enhance security, user privacy and improve scalability. One prominent example is Zcash, a cryptocurrency that leverages ZKP technology (specifically a variant known as zk-SNARKs) to shield transactional details. Similarly, Ethereum 2.0 is actively exploring ZKPs to improve scalability and throughput. As this technology continues to mature, so will its prevalence in the crypto job market, with companies increasingly seeking professionals well-versed in implementing and understanding ZKP systems.

Most Popular Web3 & Crypto Jobs

This is a selection of the most popular jobs on Crypto Careers!

Director of R&D?-?Protocol Labs?- Remote

Senior Manager?-?Coinbase?-?Remote |?USA ($289,000—$340,000)

Senior C++ Engineer?-?Stellar?-?Remote |?USA ($170,000 - $220,000)

Director of Sales?-?SFOX?-?Remote in the US |Canada | LatAm

Backend Technical Lead?-?Biconomy?-?Remote?|?Dubai?

Senior Management Accountant?-?Crystal Blockchain?-?Remote?|?Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia

Senior Software Engineer?-?Oasis Protocol?-?Remote | Europe preferred?

Senior Software Engineer?-?EigenLayer?-?Remote |?Seattle, Washington, United States

Senior/Lead Manual QA Engineer?-?ZKX?-?Remote?|?Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Senior PR Strategist?-?Bitrefill?-?Remote?| Stockholm, Sweden

Senior Product Designer?-?Metrika?- Remote

Senior Manager?-?Kiva?-?Remote |?U.S?($95,000 - $110,000)

Senior Frontend Engineer?-?Quant Finance?- Remote

Partner Engagement Lead?-?IOV Labs?-?Remote |?Europe?

Senior Software Engineer?-?Chainalysis?-?Remote |?Canada?

Featured Web3 Companies Hiring

These companies have been recently added to Crypto Careers and they are HIRING!

DFNS

Smoothly deploy your crypto custody infrastructure in no time and get streamlined features and security upgrades—instantly. We provide turnkey access to cloud-native, elastic development environments that help you roll out compliance-friendly products for DeFi and TradFi. Browse Jobs

Edge and Node

Edge & Node is a creative software development company working to build a vibrant, decentralized future. Founded by the initial team behind The Graph, Edge & Node is dedicated to the advancement of web3, a decentralized and fair internet where public data is available to all—an internet that enables its users to increase agency over their creations and their lives. Browse Jobs

Ostium Labs

Lightning speed execution and sub-second price feed updates made for event-driven and technical traders

Engineered for Real World Assets from day one – not as an afterthought

Unique dynamic fee implementation reduces Liquidity Provider directional risk Browse Jobs

Have a great week!