To get a Web3 job, build work that anyone can check: code on GitHub, a governance post, an on-chain data dashboard or a written analysis. Then take it straight to the teams you want to join, and apply carefully to a few roles instead of many. Non-technical roles get far fewer applicants than engineering roles. According to the Coincub Web3 Jobs Report 2025, developer roles drew close to 450 applicants each at their late-2024 peak, against roughly 60 to 120 for non-technical roles. Fake recruiters target this industry directly, so check every offer before you run any code or send any money.
What the hiring data shows
Most market figures that circulate about Web3 hiring come from one report, and that report rests mainly on one job board. The Coincub Web3 Jobs Report 2025 says its 2025 data "relies primarily on web3.career with selective LinkedIn checks." Treat the numbers below as one source's view, not a census of the industry.
According to that report:
- Web3 added 66,494 new roles in 2025, up 47% on 2024.
- The US posted 21,612 roles (+26%). North America as a whole passed 23,000, Asia had 10,420 and Europe 10,263.
- Among smaller hubs, Singapore had 3,086 roles (+27%), Hong Kong 1,569 and Switzerland 782. Latin America reached 1,097, up 89%.
- Remote roles reached 26,925, up 40% year on year.
- Project and programme management was the largest role category, at roughly a quarter of postings.
- Developer roles drew close to 450 applicants each at their late-2024 peak. Non-technical roles stayed at roughly 60 to 120.
The practical point is the gap in competition. If you have project management, operations, marketing, community, legal or compliance experience, a non-technical role is usually a shorter route in than a first engineering job.
Step 1: Learn enough to talk about the product
Every Web3 role, technical or not, expects you to understand wallets, tokens, smart contracts, decentralised finance and DAO governance well enough to use a product and explain it. You get that by using things, not by reading about them: set up a wallet, use a test network, vote on a governance proposal, read a project's documentation from start to finish.
Free starting points:
- The original papers: the Bitcoin whitepaper and the Ethereum whitepaper.
- Mastering Ethereum: the open-source book by Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Gavin Wood, on GitHub.
- ethereum.org: official Ethereum documentation and developer guides.
- Dune documentation: for querying on-chain data with SQL.
Step 2: Build proof of work
In Web3, a lot of the evidence for your skills can be public, which lets a hiring manager check what you have done instead of taking your CV on trust. Pick the forms that fit the role you want.
For technical roles
- Solidity (Ethereum and EVM chains): CryptoZombies teaches Solidity through an in-browser game and says "Everything is completely free!" Cyfrin Updraft lists courses from beginner Solidity to Foundry and smart contract security, most of them taught by Patrick Collins. Ethernaut, from OpenZeppelin, is "a Web3/Solidity based wargame," where each level is a contract you have to break. It is a common first step towards security work.
- Rust (Solana): the official Solana documentation covers writing programs in Rust directly. Anchor is the higher-level framework most tutorials use.
- Hackathons: ETHGlobal runs both in-person and online hackathons. Its events page lists ETHGlobal Mumbai for 5 to 7 November 2026. A finished project you can show is worth more than a certificate.
- Open source: fix documentation, file reproducible bug reports or add tests to a project you actually use. Small, linkable contributions count.
Note: Buildspace, which older guides often recommend, has shut down.
For non-technical roles
- Governance: read a DAO's forum, write a reasoned comment or proposal, and vote.
- Analysis: publish a Dune dashboard or a written breakdown of how a protocol works and where its risks are.
- Community: help in a project's Discord or Telegram over several months, so the team knows your name.
- Writing: explain one concept clearly in a thread or blog post. Hiring managers read these.
Put it at the top of your CV
Before your work history, add a short section with links to your public work and two or three sentences on what you have done in the space and why. Every claim should point to something the reader can open.
Step 3: Contact teams directly
Many crypto teams are small, and their founders and hiring managers are reachable on X, Discord and Telegram. A short, specific message works better than a generic application. A simple structure:
- Context: name something specific the project shipped or announced, so it is clear you have used it.
- Credibility: link one or two pieces of your work that match the role.
- Contribution: offer something concrete, such as a documentation fix, a bug report or a short analysis.
- Ask: make the next step small, such as "Would a 15-minute call work?"
Example:
> Hi [Name], I've been using [product] since [specific release]. I noticed [specific issue or opportunity] and wrote up [short analysis or fix]: [link]. I saw you're hiring for [role]. Would you be open to a short call?
For community roles, get involved first and ask later. Months of useful answers in a project's Discord are a stronger introduction than any message. Venture funds that invest in crypto often host job boards for their portfolio companies, so check the funds behind the projects you follow.
Which first step fits you?
Answer a few questions to see where the guide suggests you start, and what to check if an offer is already in front of you.
Is a recruiter or job offer already asking something of you right now?
- Yes, I have an offer or a recruiter test → next question
- No, I am still looking for a way in → next question
Does it ask you to run a pre-employment test or debugging exercise, pay money, or share your seed phrase or private keys?
- Yes, at least one of these → Stop and check before you do anything
- No, none of these → Verify the recruiter anyway
Do you want your first Web3 role to be an engineering role that involves writing code?
- Yes, I want to write code → next question
- No, or not yet → next question
Which chains do you want to build on?
- Ethereum or other EVM chains → Start with Solidity
- Solana → Start with Rust on Solana
- Not sure yet → Start with Solidity
Do you already have project management, operations, marketing, community, legal or compliance experience?
- Yes → Aim for a non-technical role
- Not yet → Learn by using products first
These are the warning signs in the FBI's 3 September 2024 announcement and the FTC's job-scam guidance. Don't run tests on company-owned devices; if a test must run code, use a virtual machine on a non-company device. Confirm the recruiter through a separate channel, such as a live video call on a different app. Don't pay for the promise of a job, and no legitimate employer needs your seed phrase or private keys.
Unexpected offers from well-known firms, especially with unusually high pay and no negotiation, are also a warning sign. Confirm the recruiter's identity through a separate channel, and search the company or recruiter together with words like "scam", "review" or "complaint".
Solidity covers Ethereum and every EVM-compatible chain and has more free learning material. Begin with CryptoZombies, then move on to Ethernaut, where each level is a contract you have to break. A finished hackathon project or small open-source contributions you can link count for more than a certificate.
The official Solana documentation covers writing programs in Rust directly, and Anchor is the higher-level framework most tutorials use. Build something you can link: a finished hackathon project, tests or documentation fixes for a project you use.
In the Coincub report, developer roles drew close to 450 applicants each at their late-2024 peak, against roughly 60 to 120 for non-technical roles. Build public proof that matches your background, such as a governance post, a Dune dashboard or a written protocol breakdown, put the links at the top of your CV and contact teams directly.
Set up a wallet, use a test network, vote on a governance proposal and read a project's documentation from start to finish. Then publish one piece of public work, such as a clear explainer, a Dune dashboard or months of useful help in a project's Discord, before you start applying.
This points to a first step based on the guide's advice only: it cannot vet a specific offer or recruiter, predict your chances of being hired, or say how long the search will take.
Step 4: Use job boards selectively
Large boards are useful for seeing which roles are open and what they pay, but every listing there attracts many applicants. Listing counts below are each site's own figures, checked on 25 October 2026.
| Board | What the site states |
|---|---|
| web3.career | "42,063 blockchain jobs in web3 at 7,369 projects"; listings show salary ranges and the site has salary pages |
| Cryptocurrency Jobs (cryptocurrencyjobs.co) | Curated blockchain and crypto jobs; about 20,000 positions listed |
| Remote3 (remote3.co) | Remote-focused Web3 board; claims "over 22,000 listings" |
| CryptoJobsList | Crypto job board (the site did not load for checking) |
How to apply:
- Follow every instruction in the posting exactly. Missing a requested answer or format is an easy reason to reject you.
- Write each cover letter for that company. Keep it short and use the hiring manager's name if you can find it.
- In your CV, list results, not duties, and link your public work.
- Send the CV as a PDF with selectable text.
- Recruiters see many applications written by AI tools, and they read the same way. A short note that shows real research stands out more.
Step 5: Spot fake recruiters before they spot you
Job seekers in crypto are a deliberate target. In a public service announcement dated 3 September 2024 (I-090324-PSA), the FBI warned that North Korean actors were targeting crypto and DeFi companies and their staff with tailored social engineering. Warning signs it listed:
- Unexpected job offers from well-known crypto or tech firms, especially with unusually high pay and no negotiation.
- Requests to run a "pre-employment test" or debugging exercise that executes unfamiliar code.
The FBI's advice: don't run tests on company-owned devices. If a test must run code, use a virtual machine on a non-company device. Confirm the recruiter's identity through a separate channel, such as a live video call on a different app.
The FTC's general job-scam guidance applies too: "Don't pay for the promise of a job." Look up the company or recruiter together with words like "scam," "review" or "complaint." No legitimate employer needs your seed phrase or private keys.
Common reasons applications fail
- No public evidence: claiming interest in Web3 without anything to show for it.
- Generic, AI-written letters: long, formal and the same as everyone else's.
- Ignored instructions: missing a required answer or format.
- Claims without links: every claim should point to proof.
- Salary anchored to the highest figure online: pay varies widely by role, seniority, company and location.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to code to work in Web3?
No. Project management, operations, marketing, community, legal, compliance and business development roles don't require coding. Coincub found project and programme management to be the largest role category in 2025. You do need to understand how wallets, blockchains and smart contracts work.
Can I still work remotely?
Yes. Coincub counted 26,925 remote roles in 2025, up 40% on 2024. Remote roles also draw applicants from everywhere, so expect more competition for them.
Should I learn Solidity or Rust?
Solidity covers Ethereum and every EVM-compatible chain and has more free learning material. Rust is the main language for Solana programs. If you are unsure, start with Solidity through CryptoZombies, then move on to Ethernaut.
How long does it take?
There is no verified figure. A sensible plan is to spend the first weeks learning and using products, then build a few pieces of public work, then start contacting teams and applying. Most of the timeline depends on how soon you have work you can show.
Limitations: the market figures come from one report built mainly on one job board's data, and job-board counts change daily.
