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Staff Blockchain Engineer, Protocols

Chainalysis
Global
Full time
$165,000 - $250,000 per year
Remote

Overview

Department

Engineering

Job type

Full time

Compensation

$165,000 - $250,000 per year

Location

Global

Company size

Mature [ 50+ employess ]

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Lead the design, development, and evolution of large-scale data systems for ingesting cryptocurrency blockchain data. Provide technical leadership and architectural vision, ensuring scalability and performance optimization.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience (8+ years) in software engineering, with a strong focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies and protocols.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems in a cloud environment (AWS preferred).
  • Deep understanding and practical experience with multiple blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Optimistic rollups, ZK rollups).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, driving technical excellence and innovation.
  • Strong architectural skills, with the ability to design and implement scalable and reliable data systems.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • A proven history of successfully delivering large scale projects.

    • Responsibilities

  • Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership in the design and implementation of highly scalable, reliable, and performant data systems for ingesting and parsing cryptocurrency blockchain data.
  • Define and enforce best practices for software development, data engineering, and blockchain integration across the PA team.
  • Lead the evaluation and adoption of new blockchain technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the platform's capabilities.
  • Drive the long-term technical roadmap for the PA team, aligning with the company's strategic objectives and anticipating future industry trends.
  • Architect and implement solutions to significantly scale the collection of blockchain data, enabling faster and more efficient onboarding of new chains.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal efficiency and reliability of data ingestion and processing pipelines.
  • Design and implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the health and stability of production services.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies, providing guidance and mentorship to team members and other stakeholders.
  • Conduct in-depth research and analysis of emerging blockchain protocols and technologies, evaluating their potential impact on Chainalysis products and services.
  • Represent the PA team in cross-functional technical discussions and initiatives, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization.
  • Collaborate closely with product management, data science, and other engineering teams to define and deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical growth and development.
  • Lead technical design reviews and code reviews, ensuring high-quality and maintainable code.
  • Support production services including debugging and maintenance, and create strategies to reduce production issues.
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