Senior Web3 Frontend Engineer - $220K + Equity at Phantom in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Career trajectory: This is a senior-level web3 frontend role at a Series C company (~180 people) with strong institutional backing from a16z, Sequoia, and Paradigm. You'd be joining at a scale-up stage — past early chaos, but with significant product surface still being built. Owning features end-to-end and leading blockchain integration initiatives signals real ownership, not just ticket execution.
Compensation benchmarks: The $180K–$220K base is at or above market for senior frontend engineers in the US, especially in non-FAANG companies. Add equity in a crypto-adjacent company with top-tier VC backing and this package is highly competitive. The equity upside could be substantial given Paradigm/a16z involvement.
Skills you'll develop:
- Deep expertise in web3 frontend (React, TypeScript, Solana web3.js, ethers.js) — among the most in-demand skills in crypto engineering.
- Multi-chain product development, giving you a rare cross-ecosystem perspective.
- User-facing developer relations and product feedback loops — valuable for future PM or Staff Engineer tracks.
Green flags: Fully remote with genuine flexibility, unlimited PTO that's culturally supported, top-tier investors, and a product with tens of millions of active users. The team size (~180) means you'll have visibility and impact.
Watch for: Crypto market volatility can affect company runway and equity value. The role spans feature dev, new product launches, and user support — ensure scope is clarified before accepting to avoid role sprawl.
Phantom is on a mission to connect the world to the freedom of open markets. Tens of millions of people all over the world use Phantom to access global markets that never close, including perpetuals, prediction markets, tokenized assets, stablecoins and memes. Phantom users are able to discover the markets that matter and the cultural moments that shape them, building conviction through real-time data and the verified performance of top traders. With self-custody and access to open networks at its core, Phantom lets them control their financial moves in the same app they use to safely store or spend money worldwide.
Phantom has reached #1 in Google Play's finance category and consistently ranks in the top 50 apps across all categories. Phantom partners with many of the most trusted and influential names in finance like Hyperliquid, Stripe, Kalshi and Visa, to make the most popular and innovative financial products accessible to everyone.
We are around 180 people, fully remote, backed by a $150M Series C investment from a16z, Sequoia Capital and Paradigm.
Responsibilities
Feature development: You will be owning features on our web platforms – currently the Phantom Extension and our website.
New initiatives and products: You will be leading initiatives to add support for other blockchains to Phantom, and to launch new complementary products or infrastructure.
Interfacing with users: You will be interfacing directly with end-users and developers building on Phantom – supporting them and collecting feedback to inform the direction of the product.
Team building: You will be working with the team to create and foster a culture of raising the bar with each new hire.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years full-time software engineering experience with some of the following technologies:
React / TypeScript / React-Query
Solana web3.js / ethers.js
Demonstrated interest in open and community-driven platforms
English language proficiency
Nice-To-Have: experience in a blockchain-based project
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Comprehensive insurance (medical/dental/vision) — 100% covered
Stipend for your ideal remote / WFH set-up: laptop, headphones, and any other work gear you may need
Flexible hours and a long-standing, supportive remote environment
Unlimited vacation: Take time when you need it (and we really mean it!)
401(k) retirement plan
Wellness benefit
Daily lunch benefit
The target base salary for this role will range between $180,000 to $220,000 with the addition of equity and benefits. This is determined by a few factors including your skillset, prior relevant experience, quality of interviews and market factors (such as location) at the point in time of offer.
We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that our work is stronger with a variety of perspectives, and we're eager to further diversify our company. If you have a background that you feel would make an impact at Phantom, please consider applying. We're committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career.
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