Senior Blockchain Data Researcher

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not provided

Syndica is building the Cloud of Web3, providing enterprise-grade RPC infrastructure and developer tools tailored for the Solana ecosystem. This role offers the opportunity to join a high-performing team passionate about building new infrastructure technologies, backed by strategic investors and advisors.

Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in blockchain data analysis.

• Technical Skills:

  • Advanced knowledge of SQL (indexes, subqueries, CTEs, basic profiling).
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or statistical computing language (e.g., Python or R) with relevant data analytics packages (Pandas, matplotlib, dplyr, ggplot).
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, etc.

• Communication: Comfortability in engaging with developer communities on Twitter, Telegram, Discord, and blockchain research forums.

• Standout Experience (Preferred):

  • Experience as a team lead, mentoring junior analysts, and collaborating with other line-of-business leaders.
  • Advanced understanding of Solana, EVM, and related technical domains (Validators, RPC).
  • Experience parsing block explorers such as Solscan and Etherscan.
  • Proficient knowledge in SQL, Python (Pandas), and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Research & Insights: Perform research and derive insights from various Web3 domains, including:
  • L1/L2 blockchain and roll-up performance and adoption
  • NFT marketplaces, creator economies, and compression engines
  • DePIN networks (physical and digital infrastructure / Artificial Intelligence)
  • DeFi protocols (DEXs, AMMs, stablecoins, derivative markets, borrow/lend)
  • Centralized Exchange (CEX) flows
  • Interoperability and bridging protocols
  • Payments infrastructure (mobile, on-ramps, enterprise & consumer)
  • Data provenance and storage capabilities
  • Decentralized social graphs
  • DAO activity
  • dApp developer practices
• Pipeline Management: Assist in leading and managing a research pipeline consisting of multiple Web3 domains and sectors.
• Collaboration: Meet deadlines and thoughtfully incorporate feedback from the Head of Research.
• Product Delivery: Create new research campaigns, stay apprised of trends, gather data, derive material, create takeaways, and deliver the final product.

Application Instructions

• Not provided

Company Information

• Company: Syndica
• Mission: Creating the Cloud of Web3.
• Technology Focus: RPC infrastructure and developer tools for the Solana ecosystem.
• Strategic Partners/Investors: Chamath Palihapitiya of Social Capital, Steve Jang of Kindred Ventures, Joe McCann of Asymmetric, Jump Crypto, Coinbase Ventures, Solana Ventures, Circle Ventures, and many more.