Jan 25, 2026 
17 mins to read Hello, I'm back with you all!
Frankly, last week while waiting for a friend at a café, I accidentally overheard two engineers discussing the technical details of distributed ledger. You know? At that moment, I almost wanted to jump in... But then I thought better of it, realizing that eavesdropping isn't quite right. Still, this incident made me realize how high the demand for such technical talents is in the market right now.
Speaking of which, I've seen quite a few relevant job postings on MyJob.one lately. The Parity recruitment information updates almost every week, and the HR from CESS recruitment and Manta Network recruitment often consult me about candidate recommendations.
The Midnight Recruitment Slack Channel
Do you remember last Wednesday at 2 AM? I was just about to go to sleep when a message popped up in Slack. It was from the founder of a trustless protocol asking, "Does anyone know a reliable Rust engineer?" Honestly, I was a bit stunned—still looking for people at this hour...
But thinking it over, isn't that just the norm for the Web3 industry? There's no concept of working hours, and global collaboration means you might be contacted at any time of the day. The head of Jito Labs recruitment once complained to me about how they've interviewed nearly 30 candidates to find one who understands the Solana ecosystem.
Behind the Tech Hype
Actually, these recruitment demands reflect the technological trends in the industry. For example, distributed ledger technology is no longer just used in cryptocurrency; more and more companies are exploring its applications in areas like supply chain and medical data.
Last month, at the Berlin Web3 Summit, I met a project focused on music copyright. They were using a modified version of distributed ledger to track usage of their works. Oh, and their CTO even asked if I knew any developers familiar with IPFS...
The Imbalance in Talent Market
To be honest, the market is currently most lacking in two types of people: one is system architects who truly understand the principles of trustless, and the other is product managers who can translate complex technologies into viable products.
Last week, I interviewed a candidate with eight years of experience in traditional finance system design. However, their understanding of trustless was still at the level of "Isn't it just about getting rid of banks?"... Well, after chatting for nearly two hours, they left saying, "I need to go home and study up properly."
The Myth of Salary Levels
Many people think Web3 salaries are exceptionally high, right? But... it's not entirely accurate. Among the Parity recruitment cases I've handled, senior engineer salaries range from $120,000 to $250,000, with the difference mainly depending on project stage and technology stack.
Just the other day, a team working on ZK-Rollup came to me complaining. They'd finally found a suitable cryptography expert, but the candidate's asking price was higher than their CEO's... Well, thinking it over, such rare talents really do deserve that much.
Challenges of Remote Work
Did you know that 90% of Web3 positions are remote? While this offers flexibility, it also brings various management challenges. The HR Director of CESS recruitment once told me about an engineer living in Bali whose background music during meetings is always the sound of crashing waves...
To be honest, I admire the adaptability of these teams. Last week, I participated in an online standup where team members were spread across seven time zones, and the meeting ran from my breakfast time to lunch time... Ah, isn't this just the cost of global collaboration?
Advice for Job Seekers
If you're reading this article considering a career switch into Web3... well... my advice is:
- Get a solid grasp of the basics, such as the difference between distributed ledger and trustless
- Choose a specific niche to delve into (DeFi/NFT/Infrastructure, etc.)
- Work on side projects—GitHub contributions are more valuable than resumes
- Be prepared for constant technological evolution
To be honest, this path isn't easy, but I've seen successful cases.
Advice for Job Seekers
If you're reading this article and considering a career switch into Web3... well, here are a few unsolicited suggestions:
- Don't rush to quit—use your spare time to participate in open-source projects to gain experience
- Pay close attention to technical documentation related to distributed ledger and trustless
- Keep an eye on platforms like MyJob.one for information on Parity recruitment, CESS recruitment, and similar opportunities
- Be ready for unconventional interview processes (I've seen interviews with as many as eight rounds...)
Future Outlook
To be honest, I'm not sure what the future holds. Last week, I chatted with a tech recruitment professional who has been in the industry for 20 years. He said the speed of technological iteration now is faster than anything he's seen throughout his career...
But one thing is certain: as long as the concept of trustless continues to evolve and distributed ledger technology keeps advancing, this industry will need more talented individuals. And my job is to help these talents find the right stage for them.
