Staff Blockchain Engineer, Protocols

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $165K - $250K

Chainalysis is an engineering team driven by the challenge of solving complex technical problems and building products that foster trust in cryptocurrencies. We are a globally distributed organization with teams in Denmark, the UK, Canada, and the USA, who thrive on tackling demanding tasks alongside exceptionally talented colleagues. Our industry is in constant flux, and our mission is to create user-facing products supported by a flexible and scalable data platform, enabling us to adapt to rapid changes and deliver substantial value to our customers. We are building the foundational data platform for blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3.

The Protocol Acquisition (PA) team, within the Blockchain Foundations group, is responsible for the critical task of ingesting cryptocurrency blockchain data. We are seeking a Staff Blockchain Engineer to lead the design, development, and strategic evolution of our large-scale data systems, which underpin all Chainalysis products and services.

As a Staff Blockchain Engineer on the Protocol Acquisition team, you will be a technical leader and strategic driver, responsible for the technical Leadership and architectural vision, scalability and performance optimization and provide Cryptocurrency and Blockchain expertise. Also providing cross-functional collaboration and mentorship to the team. This is a fully remote role within the East Coast time zone of North America.

Requirements

• Technical Leadership and architectural vision
• Scalability and performance optimization expertise
• Cryptocurrency and Blockchain expertise
• Cross-functional collaboration skills
• Mentorship experience

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