As the web3 The market is growing exponentially, it needs more qualified people to work in it. Therefore, companies and startups in the South East European region and beyond are actively engaging look for talents who can work on many new and exciting projects and take up jobs in the web3 field, which should be value a whopping $81 billion by 2032.
Most of the time, the skills required in these jobs include programming languages like Python and Java, as well as Metaverse awareness. Software developers and engineers are in particular demand, with blockchain knowledge and skills becoming crucial to finding employment in this field.
“The people who are thriving and in demand have several years of solid web2 experience and have moved to web3. The most sought-after languages include JavaScript (+ React framework) or Python or Rust as base languages for building dapps and protocols,” said Ivan Pavicic, head of engineering at the blockchain development agency based in Croatia Shard Labs, at The Recursive.
Those who have a theoretical understanding of how Web3 works have an added advantage in the market.
“A good theoretical understanding of how Web3 works is a huge plus, and Solidity is number 1 in smart contract development. People who are familiar with Zero-Knowledge proof theory or have practical experience are also increasingly in demand, as we see the growth of these protocols,” adds Pavicic.
However, aside from these types of jobs, there are also many non-tech jobs that are in high demand, especially on the marketing side.
In this article, we will look at 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 that want to build their own blockchain or decentralized applications, which requires knowledge of many programming languages such as Python, Java, Solidity and others. Software developers will also be responsible for developing and testing software solutions that will be used in the web3 domain. One 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, designing basic protocols and tokens, and components integrating different blockchain systems.
Developer relations
Web3 developer communities are crucial to the development of its ecosystem and their voice must therefore be represented at all levels within the various key players in the ecosystem. This is exactly what a Developer Relations Manager would do and ensure that all efforts towards the developer and developer community are coordinated with the goals of the various startups active in the field. Since many Web3 startups are developer-focused, this role can also add value and help create a distinct developer culture within the Web3 community.
Community Managers
Community managers are responsible for managing thematic 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 different Web3 communities and all their members, spreading awareness about specific brands, promoting new projects, and solving various customer service issues and challenges.
Marketers
Web3 marketers must be experts in the latest industry trends, be able to communicate effectively with customers, and work on different marketing strategies for various platforms such as social media channels, blogs, websites, etc. . Since the Web3 environment aims to improve user experience by providing more interactive advertising, this presents a tremendous opportunity for marketers to use their creativity to create advertisements and marketing campaigns.
Business development
Keeping in mind that the Web3 market is constantly expanding, those working in business development would primarily work on developing partnerships within the DeFi, crypto and NFT ecosystems, creating new market initiatives, executing different strategies partnership and identifying potential partners within these ecosystems.
Social Media Managers
Social media managers would 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, etc.
Content Writers
Content writers are also in high demand, especially those who can produce content on blockchain and Web3 topics, while promoting their company’s products or services on different platforms, while raising awareness about different crypto ecosystems, DeFi and Blockchain.
Cybersecurity Analysts
An ever-expanding ecosystem like Web3 will also require experts who can deal with various security threats and vulnerabilities. This is where startups and businesses will need cybersecurity analysts. Their role is primarily focused on detecting and deterring potential risks and developing best practices, policies, standards and procedures to address these threats.
Our list is just a portion of the exciting opportunities the web3 ecosystem offers, so let us know if you think we’ve missed any other key positions or future jobs for the web3 world.
