Blockchain Engineer
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243 salaries · our own dataMost engineering roles in crypto pay between $146k and $255k, with a median of $202k.
As a Blockchain Engineer, you build backend infrastructure powering next-generation Web3 wallet and decentralized finance products. You work on systems that interact directly with blockchain networks, from on-chain data acquisition and indexing to transaction flows and smart contract integrations. This role combines backend engineering, blockchain technology, and large-scale product development. You collaborate closely with blockchain engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and innovative features that improve how users interact with digital assets across multiple blockchain ecosystems.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, maintain, and optimize backend systems supporting Web3 wallet and blockchain-related products.
- Build services for on-chain data acquisition, parsing, indexing, processing, and analysis.
- Contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, coding, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Work closely with blockchain engineers and cross-functional teams to implement and integrate blockchain technologies and new on-chain features.
- Investigate and resolve technical issues involving product functionality, blockchain interactions, system stability, and performance.
- Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to deliver new capabilities and continuously improve existing products.
- Participate in on-call rotations and support emergency incident response for owned systems.
What you bring
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 3 years of experience in backend software development.
- Hands-on experience with Web3, blockchain, or wallet development, including familiarity with on-chain interactions, blockchain data structures, transaction flows, and smart contract integration.
- A strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals and major public-chain ecosystems, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and comparable architectures.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate complex technical issues and work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with Java and related backend frameworks.
- AI engineering experience, particularly with LLM applications, model optimization, or agent workflow integration.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and company benefits.
- Work-from-home arrangement, with specific arrangements potentially varying according to business needs.
- Opportunity to work on innovative Web3, blockchain, and decentralized finance products.
- Collaboration with an international, user-focused team and experienced technical professionals.
- A flat organizational structure with opportunities to take ownership and work autonomously.
- Exposure to fast-paced, technically challenging projects and emerging technologies.
- Opportunities for career development, continuous learning, and professional growth.
About this role
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. The partner is looking for a Blockchain Engineer based in India.
