Ecosystem Growth Manager

Uniswap Foundation is the steward of the Uniswap Protocol, the world's largest decentralized exchange, which has facilitated over $4 trillion in trading volume across 17 blockchain networks. The Foundation supports the protocol's ecosystem and helps millions of users access decentralized finance through various products and integrations. Uniswap has grown from a single chain to a multi-chain powerhouse, becoming essential infrastructure for onchain trading and liquidity.

This role sits within the Ecosystem team at Uniswap Foundation and focuses on driving growth through strategic partnerships and market opportunities. You'll identify and execute on partnerships that expand Uniswap's reach, negotiate complex agreements, and collaborate across teams to turn market insights into launched initiatives. Based in New York with an expectation of regular in-office presence, you'll work hybrid and own partnerships from early evaluation through full expansion.

What you'll do

• Identify high-impact growth opportunities using data analysis, market research, and partner insights to build investment cases and prioritize investments

• Structure and negotiate partnerships, including novel agreements that open new distribution channels and use cases for the protocol

• Maintain relationships with Uniswap's most strategic partners, align on shared goals, and drive measurable growth from launch through scaling

• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to translate partner requirements and market opportunities into product roadmap priorities

• Execute cross-functional launches and integrations, resolve implementation challenges, and track success through adoption metrics and protocol volume

What you'll bring

• Background in business development, strategic partnerships, corporate strategy, product management, or growth roles within crypto, fintech, payments, or comparable sectors

• Strong commercial judgment and analytical capabilities, with proven success evaluating opportunities, closing agreements, and managing complex partner relationships

• Comfort navigating technical products and collaborating with engineering teams to assess technical feasibility, define requirements, and navigate tradeoffs

• Clear communication skills and ability to build trust with both partners and internal stakeholders while taking ownership of projects without established playbooks

• Genuine interest in DeFi and onchain markets, with direct experience in trading, liquidity provision, or financial infrastructure valued

Nice to have

• Background at a major fintech company, cryptocurrency exchange, or high-frequency trading firm

• Hands-on experience contributing to crypto protocols, DeFi projects, or open source development

• Existing relationships within the DeFi ecosystem and trading communities

What they offer

• Salary range of $180,000 to $220,000 annually

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents, Equinox Fitness partnership, 401(k) with 4% employer match, $1,500 annual education budget, unlimited time off, up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, and home office stipend