WazirX is Hiring

We've Rebuilt.
Now We're Going
Parabolic.

WazirX is entering its next phase with stronger systems, institutional-grade infrastructure, and a team that's playing the long game. If you lead by example, think in outcomes, and want your work to mean something — we'd love to buidl with you.

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CAREER / WAZIRX

Going Parabolic · Phase 2

∞ WazirX

▲ All-time high

Users

15M+

Traded

$45B+

Fees

ZERO

Since

2018

15M+

Global User Base

▲ Growing

$45B+

Traded at Peak Scale

▲ All-time high

ZER0

Fee Exchange

▲ User-first shift

~85%

Distribution

▲ Within 10 business days

Who We Are

The WazirX Story

Built for access. Tested under pressure. Rebuilt for what's next.

At WazirX, we operate on three simple principles: delight our customers, be reliable to our colleagues and strive to become a better version of ourselves every day. If this resonates with you, come build with us.

Nischal Shetty

Founder, WazirX

CHAPTER 01

Built for Access

WazirX started in 2018 with a simple belief — crypto should be accessible to every Indian. Over time, we grew into one of India's most widely used crypto platforms, serving millions of users and driving adoption through initiatives like #IndiaWantsCrypto.

CHAPTER 02

Tested Under Pressure

In 2024, WazirX faced a globally significant cyberattack, later attributed to advanced threat actors. The incident tested every part of the platform — from infrastructure to decision-making. We responded within hours, fully transparent, fully accountable.

CHAPTER 03

Rebuilt for What's Next

What followed was a structured recovery, platform restart, and a shift toward stronger systems, institutional custody via Fireblocks, and user-first execution. Today, WazirX is focused on building the next phase of crypto infrastructure.

Our Journey

Key Milestones

From a two-person idea to India's most resilient crypto exchange.

Mar 2018

Founded

WazirX launches with a mission to make crypto accessible to every Indian.

Jul 2018

P2P Trading Launches

When banks restricted crypto transactions, WazirX built a way around it with peer-to-peer trading that kept India's crypto community moving.

Nov 2018

#IndiaWantsCrypto

A nationwide advocacy movement that shaped India's crypto policy dialogue for 1,000+ days.

May 2021

Covid Relief Fund

As India faced a devastating second COVID wave, WazirX donated ₹8 crore to relief efforts.

Jan 2022

Educating The Next Wave

Gurukula Kangri launches a free bilingual blockchain course with WazirX.

Jul 2024

The Cyberattack

A sophisticated attack hits a multisig wallet. WazirX responds within hours — transparent, accountable.

Oct 2025

Trading Resumes

WazirX restarts trading — ahead of schedule.

Dec 2025

WazirX ZERO

A symbolic and structural reset: zero trading fees, renewed trust, new beginning.

Jan 2026

Fireblocks Integration

Institutional-grade custody introduced with MPC wallets and enterprise-level security.

Feb 2026

Futures Launch

Beta futures trading begins, built collaboratively with the community.

Why Work at WazirX

Our Values

Six principles we don't just list — we demonstrate through how we operate.

Transparency First

We communicate in real-time, especially when it's uncomfortable. Our nine community town halls during restructuring were a display of our culture. No spiel. No silence.

Radical Ownership

Everyone here owns outcomes, not just tasks. People don't wait to be told — they see what needs doing and they do it. That's how we move fast without losing direction.

Resilience as a Superpower

We've been tested in ways most companies never face. That experience sharpens judgment, builds grit, and creates a team that doesn't crumble under pressure.

Community Over Competition

WazirX built India's crypto community — warriors, educators, policy advocates. We believe finance should empower people, not gatekeep them.

Builder Mindset

We ship fast, even when the path isn't obvious. Whether it's a new feature or a new market, the question we always ask is: how do we build this right?

Trust is Non-Negotiable

Earned through 93.1% creditor approval, court-supervised transparency, and institutional-grade custody with Fireblocks. We show trust through how we operate.

Team Signals

What It's Actually Like Here

Lean, high-output, and built on trust earned the hard way.

wazirx-careers ~ zsh

❯ wazirx status --all

✓ Trading: LIVE

✓ Futures: BETA

✓ Fees: ZERO

✓ Custody: Fireblocks MPC

→ Phase: Going Parabolic

❯ wazirx culture --snapshot

bureaucracy: 0

founder_access: DIRECT

context_shared: FREELY

impact: VISIBLE

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We're a lean, high-output team — the kind that ships institutional-grade features, manages court-supervised restructuring, and launches futures trading all within the same quarter. The pace is real. So is the purpose.

You won't find layers of bureaucracy here. You will find direct access to founders, fast decisions, and a team that has built and rebuilt together through some genuinely extraordinary circumstances.

By the Numbers

93.1%

Creditor approval rate

Community town halls held

1000+

Days of #IndiaWantsCrypto

Day 1

Direct founder access

Core Protocols

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Ship fast, even when the path isn't obvious

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Trust runs deep — context is shared freely

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Your work has a visible impact from day one

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No playbooks — real problems, real solutions

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Built and rebuilt together through the extraordinary

Why Join Now

The Timing Is Right

WazirX is entering its next chapter. Here's why now is the most interesting moment to join.

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Platform rebuild phase completed

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ZERO fee model introduced

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Futures and new products being rolled out

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Institutional-grade custody in place

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Focus shifting to long-term scale and infrastructure

Our Teams

Find Your Team

WazirX is built by people across disciplines who share one goal: crypto safe, simple, and accessible for every Indian — and beyond.

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Engineering & Product

Build and scale reliable systems and product experiences used by millions of users.

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Finance

Manage capital, treasury, and financial discipline in a high-volatility environment.

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Marketing

Drive user growth, engagement, and brand trust in a fast-evolving market.

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Compliance

Navigate complex and evolving regulatory requirements in crypto and fintech.

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Security

Protect digital assets and systems against advanced and evolving threats.

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Customer Happiness

Support users at scale while maintaining trust, speed, and reliability.

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HR & Admin

Build and enable high-performing teams while ensuring smooth organisational operations.

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Legal

Handle regulatory, contractual, and legal complexities across jurisdictions.

What We Offer

Perks & Benefits

Great work deserves great support. Here's what comes with being part of the WazirX team.

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Competitive Compensation

Market-aligned salary + performance incentives

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Flexible Work Setup

Remote options depending on role & team

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Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical insurance for you & family

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Learning Budget

Continuous skill building & certifications

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High-Impact Work

Systems operating at real scale across trading & infra

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Ownership & ESOPs

Meaningful equity for long-term builders

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Direct Access

Flat hierarchy — real access to founders & leadership

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Community Impact

Work that shapes India's financial future

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Leave Policy

Structured leave to support employee needs

How We Hire

Hiring Process

Transparent, respectful of your time, and focused on finding the right fit — not just the right résumé.

Apply

Submit your application. Don't see a perfect fit? Send an open application to careers@wazirx.com.

~5 min

Screening Call

A 15–20 minute call with our HR team. We keep it human — no trick questions.

2–3 days

Assessment

A short take-home or live session, relevant to the role — not abstract puzzles.

48 hr window

Expert Interviews

1–2 conversations with team leads or founders. We go deep — and tell you exactly what we're building.

Within 1 week

Decision & Offer

We move fast. After final interviews, expect a decision within 1–2 business days.

1–2 days

Welcome Aboard

Structured onboarding designed to get you up to speed and connected to the team from Day 1.

Day 1

What We Look For

You'll Thrive Here If You Are…

These traits help candidates self-select. We'd rather be honest upfront.

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Intellectually Curious

Crypto moves fast. The people who thrive here are always learning — about markets, regulation, technology, and the people using it. Curiosity isn't a nice-to-have; it's how we stay relevant.

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Comfortable with Ambiguity

We've launched products under public scrutiny and restructured during a global crisis. The brief isn't always clear. If that energises rather than frustrates you, you'll do well here.

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Deeply Accountable

We don't have managers for everything — what we do have is people who take charge, drive outcomes, and hold themselves to a high standard without being asked.

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An Excellent Communicator

Whether it's a townhall with 100,000 users or a Slack thread with the engineering team, clarity, honesty, and empathy in communication are non-negotiable at WazirX.

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A Long-Term Thinker

We chose a harder, longer path because it was right for our users. We want people who understand that conviction and short-term thinking don't mix.

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Unafraid of Hard Problems

Regulatory, technical, and operational — the problems here don't have easy answers. The people who fit in aren't just okay with that. They find it interesting.

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A note before you apply: WazirX is a high-ownership, high-pace environment. We want to be upfront about that — not to filter people out, but because we respect your time. If you're looking for structure, clear playbooks, and a slower pace, this probably isn't the right fit. If you're looking for room to lead, build, and make a real mark — keep reading.

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WazirX · Phase 2 · Going Parabolic

Don't just trade the future.
Buidl it.

WazirX is entering its next chapter with Futures, Institutional Custody, ZERO Fees, and a platform rebuilt from first principles. The team is small, the work is meaningful, and the problems are ones most teams never get close to.

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