Blockchain Protocol Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

As our Digital Asset Assurance practice continues to grow in both complexity and sophistication, Wolf is seeking a Director of Blockchain Assurance Technology to join our growing and well-established national firm. This individual will play a key role in shaping and executing the technical direction of our audit strategy within the digital asset space.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of blockchain technology and assurance, partnering closely with assurance professionals, blockchain subject matter experts, engineers, and software providers to deliver scalable, high-quality, and technically sound assurance solutions across a diverse range of blockchain protocols and platforms.

This is a unique opportunity to join a firm at the forefront of blockchain audit innovation and help shape how assurance evolves in a rapidly transforming industry.

• Lead the technical infrastructure of our blockchain assurance practice, working closely with engagement teams and assurance leadership
• Translate complex blockchain data and infrastructure concepts into audit-relevant testing strategies, including token existence and ownership, smart contract behavior, validator activity, and key custody
• Bridge the gap between tokenomics and financial reporting by helping teams understand how token utilities, vesting, governance, and distributions may impact revenue recognition, liability classification, and asset measurement
• Manage relationships with third-party blockchain data and tooling providers, including software evaluation, sourcing, onboarding, and ongoing communication
• Serve as the technical liaison between internal engineers, blockchain specialists, and assurance professionals to ensure technical procedures are audit-ready and support key audit assertions
• Support the development of assurance tools and templates for a variety of blockchain protocols, including proof-of-reserve testing, validator verification, and wallet ownership validation
• Guide and support on-chain assurance testing using block explorers, APIs, and data analytics tools
• Contribute to internal training initiatives and technical documentation to strengthen the firm's digital asset assurance capabilities across all levels
• Assist in developing and maintaining guidance related to emerging technical risk areas, including cryptographic signatures, DeFi transactions, token bridges, smart contract dependencies, and off-chain custody structures
• Manage the technical aspects of assurance logistics, including scoping, tooling, procedural memos, and collaboration with internal and external technical resources

• 6+ years of relevant experience, ideally within blockchain, cryptocurrency, assurance, or risk, with a strong understanding of blockchain data
• Deep knowledge of blockchain fundamentals, including consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, wallet structures, and token standards
• Experience working with blockchain data and tools, including block explorers, APIs, and third-party analytics platforms
• Familiarity with key audit assertions and procedures supporting existence, completeness, and ownership testing
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audit teams and translate audit requirements for technical stakeholders
• Experience with SQL or similar query languages; basic coding experience in Python or Solidity is a plus
• Prior experience with client service, technical vendor management, or internal audit tooling is a plus
• CPA not required for candidates who demonstrate a strong understanding of audit and accounting frameworks

Wolf & Company, P.C. is committed to striving to be an employer of choice that embraces inclusion & diversity. At Wolf, the strength of our team is measured by the uniqueness of each and every one of us. Our culture of inclusion and diversity celebrates our differences and recognizes the ongoing need to build a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We strive for diversity inclusive of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical abilities, medical condition, pregnancy, education, social classes, marital status, veteran status, and so much more. Wolf is committed to making employment decisions without regard to an individual's protected characteristics and to providing equal opportunity for all.  The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000. 

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.  In addition to base pay, you may be eligible to participate in our performance-based incentive compensation or sales commission plans. In addition, Wolf offers a wide range of benefits including spot awards, 401(k) savings, flexible work, and a generous total rewards and benefits package.