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CryptoRecruit

Specialist Web3 headhunter with deep technical network across blockchain engineering

Sydney, AustraliaEst. 201710–30 specialists
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Quick Facts

Best For
Technical roles — senior blockchain engineering, protocol development, and smart contract security in APAC and globally
Typical Fees
15–20% of first-year salary

Overview

CryptoRecruit is one of the longest-running specialist Web3 recruitment firms, with a technical-first approach that makes it the preferred partner for companies seeking senior blockchain engineers, protocol developers, and security specialists. The firm publishes widely-cited Web3 hiring trend reports and maintains genuine relationships with the technical community — rather than operating as a pure database-matching service. Strong global coverage despite Australian origins, with particular depth in Asia-Pacific and remote-first engineering roles.

Focus Areas

Senior Blockchain EngineeringProtocol Developer HiringSmart Contract SecurityDeFi Technical RolesRemote Engineering TalentAPAC Web3 Recruitment

Who They Work With

Blockchain Infrastructure CompaniesDeFi ProtocolsLayer 1 & Layer 2 TeamsSecurity-focused Web3 CompaniesExchange Engineering Teams

Notable Work

Senior engineering and security roles at major DeFi protocols and infrastructure companies

How to Engage

Direct contact via cryptorecruit.com; strong APAC timezone coverage

Office Locations

Remote — global coverage

Frequently Asked Questions about CryptoRecruit

What are CryptoRecruit's typical fees?
CryptoRecruit charges 15–20% of first-year salary for permanent placements — the standard specialist Web3 recruitment rate. Given the firm's focus on senior and highly specialised technical roles, the absolute fee amounts can be significant, but the depth of technical candidate access typically justifies the cost for companies hiring protocol architects, security auditors, or lead blockchain engineers.
What types of roles does CryptoRecruit specialise in?
CryptoRecruit specialises in senior blockchain engineering, protocol developer hiring, smart contract security, DeFi technical roles, remote engineering talent, and APAC Web3 recruitment. The firm's technical-first approach means it is optimised for the most technically demanding roles rather than generalist Web3 marketing or operations positions — making it the right choice when deep blockchain engineering expertise is the primary hiring challenge.
Does CryptoRecruit cover APAC timezone roles?
Yes — CryptoRecruit was founded in Sydney, Australia, giving it strong APAC timezone coverage and candidate relationships in the Asia-Pacific region. For remote-first protocols that want engineering talent distributed across timezones, or for teams specifically building in APAC markets, CryptoRecruit's regional depth is a genuine advantage over UK or US-headquartered competitors.
How does CryptoRecruit source technical candidates?
CryptoRecruit maintains genuine relationships with the technical community — publishing widely-cited Web3 hiring trend reports, engaging with developer communities, and maintaining a candidate network built on technical reputation rather than database volume. This approach means the firm's candidates tend to be senior engineers who respond to domain-credible outreach rather than generic headhunter contact.
Does CryptoRecruit handle both permanent and contract roles?
CryptoRecruit's primary focus is permanent technical placements, but the firm can facilitate contract and consulting arrangements for specialist roles — particularly relevant for smart contract security auditors or protocol architects who work on a project basis. Founders should specify at the outset whether permanent or contract talent is required to allow the firm to direct the search appropriately.
What stage of company does CryptoRecruit typically work with?
CryptoRecruit works with blockchain infrastructure companies, DeFi protocols, Layer 1 and Layer 2 teams, security-focused Web3 companies, and exchange engineering teams — spanning early-stage protocols hiring their founding technical team through to established organisations scaling engineering functions. The firm's APAC roots mean it is particularly well-networked for remote-first engineering roles and APAC-market companies.

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