Most crypto companies are remote-first by choice, but hiring is also leaning toward crypto-friendly hubs like Dubai, Singapore, and Portugal.

 Institutional Players Are Recruiting more Web3 Talent. Firms like BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Fidelity are aggressively hiring quant traders, risk analysts, and smart contract engineers to support their expanding digital asset operations.

On the other hand, community managers, compliance specialists, and AEs are popular non-tech roles for many early-stage platforms.

 After securing venture capital—especially in Series A or B—Crypto (and other) startups typically hire Sales Directors/ VPs, Account Executives, and Growth & BD Leads to drive go-to-market execution, monetization, and user acquisition for driving scalable revenue growth and meeting investor expectations.

In the U.S., there’s a hiring surge in compliance, legal, and AML/KYC roles. Companies are prioritizing regulatory expertise to ensure that their operations are compliant.

 At Maroon Oak, we’re seeing a big uptick in the quality of candidate experience in terms of years worked in the blockchain sector as well as exposure to platforms and layers.

 AI proficiency for Web3 jobs is huge now, with demand for Product Pros in AI Search, DevRel aside from roles like ML Engineers and AI trainers.

 When expanding into new geographies or launching new crypto products, localized Sales and BD teams do a better job closing business and help navigate regional regulations and networks.

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Scams targeting crypto professionals have been on the rise, so ensure that you entertain hiring queries only after checking the credentials and digital footprint of those making the outreach.