Blockchain Engineer — Ecosystem Research & Business Exploration

The position is listed on behalf of a partner company managing all applications and next steps. Our partner is seeking a Blockchain Engineer - Ecosystem Research & Business Exploration based in the United States. You will be part of a highly exploratory engineering environment focused on discovering where blockchain technology can bring real, measurable business value. The role combines research, engineering, and product thinking, emphasizing curiosity and experimentation alongside technical expertise.

About the role

• Explore and prototype blockchain-based use cases across various business scenarios, building experimental tools and proof-of-concepts to validate real-world applicability of emerging ideas.
• Research on-chain ecosystems, protocols, and industry trends to identify opportunities where infrastructure and tooling can better support scalable adoption.
• Transform research outputs into structured technical documentation, clear insights, and actionable recommendations for engineering and product stakeholders.
• Collaborate with protocol, infrastructure, and product teams to ensure experimental findings inform roadmap direction and technical priorities.
• Continuously monitor developments across the broader Web3 landscape, including decentralized applications, protocols, and evolving business models.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of engineering experience with a strong foundation in backend or systems development, preferably using Go, Rust, or Python.
• A solid understanding of core blockchain concepts such as transaction lifecycle, smart contracts, and EVM-compatible systems.
• A strong curiosity-driven mindset with comfort navigating ambiguity and learning through experimentation and hands-on exploration.
• The ability to structure complex technical findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A self-driven working style with the ability to operate independently in a fully remote, research-oriented environment.
• Nice to have:
• Exposure to blockchain ecosystems such as Ethereum, Solana, or similar networks, along with familiarity in DeFi, trading systems, payments, or AI-driven Web3 applications.
• Experience in on-chain data analysis, smart contract development, quantitative analysis, or financial systems engineering.

Benefits

• Fully remote-first working environment with high autonomy and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain research with direct influence on infrastructure and ecosystem direction.
• Exposure to advanced Web3 engineering challenges and collaboration with experienced protocol engineers.
• A strong learning environment focused on experimentation, innovation, and rapid prototyping.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful, early-stage blockchain innovation projects.

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!