Most popular jobs in Web3 right now
As the web3 market grows exponentially, it needs more skilled people to work on it. Therefore, companies and startups in the South-Eastern Europe region and elsewhere are active looking for talent who can work on many new and exciting projects and take on jobs in the web3 domain, expected to be value $81 billion by 2032.
Most of the time, the skills required in these jobs include programming languages such as Python and Java, as well Metaverse knowledge. Developers and software engineers are in particular demand, with blockchain knowledge and skills becoming essential to finding a job in the field.
“People who thrive and are in demand have several solid years of experience in web2 and have switched to web3. Languages most in demand include JavaScript (+ React framework) or Python or Rust as base languages for building dapps and protocols, Ivan Pavicic, head of engineering at Croatia-based blockchain development agency Shard Labs, told The Recursive.
Those with a theoretical understanding of how Web3 works have an added advantage in the market.
“Good theoretical understanding of how Web3 works is a big plus, and Solidity is #1 for smart contract development. People who know the theory of Zero-Knowledge proof or have hands-on experience are also in demand, as we see the growth of these protocols, adds Pavicic to.
But apart from these types of jobs, there are also many non-tech jobs that are in demand, especially on the marketing side.
In this article, we’ll take a look at what are some of the hottest jobs in the web3 market right now, recommended by web3 and blockchain themselves, and posted by different web startups on different job boards.
Developers
Web3 software engineers are highly sought after by companies looking to build their own blockchain or decentralized apps, which requires knowing many programming languages such as Python, Java, Solidity and others. Software developers will also be responsible for developing and testing software solutions to be used in the web3 domain. An example is Solidity developers, who work with smart contracts on Ethereum-based applications.
Blockchain architects
Blockchain is the backbone of web3, and blockchain architects are needed to design the security and architecture of various blockchain systems and implement them in web3 projects. They are also responsible for researching and testing various blockchain technologies, design of core protocols and tokens, and also for components that integrate various blockchain systems.
Developer relations
The Web3 developer community is essential to the development of the ecosystem, and therefore their voice must be represented at all levels within the various key players in the ecosystem. A developer relations manager will do just that and ensure that all efforts made towards the developer and developer community are coordinated with the goals of the various startups active in the domain. As many web3 startups are developer-focused, the role can also add value and help create a distinct developer culture within the web3 community.
Community leaders
Community managers are responsible for managing themed social media channels like Discord, for example, moderating comments and providing customer service to people who use their product or service. Basically, they are responsible for creating and cultivating various web3 communities and all their members, raising awareness of specific brands, promoting new projects, and addressing various customer service issues and challenges.
Marketers
Web3 marketers need to be experts in the latest trends in the industry and be able to communicate effectively with customers, and to work with different marketing strategies for different platforms such as social media channels, blogs, websites and so on. Since the web3 environment aims to improve the user experience by providing more interactive advertising, this represents a huge opportunity for marketers to use their creativity to create advertisements and marketing campaigns.
Business development
Considering that the web3 market is constantly expanding, those working in business development will primarily work on developing partnerships within the DeFi, crypto and NFT ecosystems, creating new market initiatives and executing various partnership strategies and identifying potential partners within these ecosystems.
Social media managers
Social Media Managers will be responsible for managing and increasing engagement on platforms such as Twitter, Reddit, LinkedIn, Discord, and others, while showcasing their knowledge and experience in crypto and blockchain technologies, NFTs, DeFi, gaming, and more.
Content writers
Content writers are also in high demand, especially those who can produce content on blockchain and Web3 topics, while promoting the company’s products or services on various platforms, while also educating communities about the various crypto, DeFi, and Blockchain ecosystems .
Cyber Security Analysts
An ever-growing ecosystem like web3 will also require experts who will take care of various security threats and vulnerabilities, and this is where startups and companies will require cyber security analysts. Their role is primarily focused on detecting and deterring potential risks and developing best practices, policies, standards and procedures to address such threats.
Our list is just a fraction of the exciting opportunities the web3 ecosystem offers, so give us a shout if you think we’ve missed other key positions or future jobs for the web3 world.
