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UseBlocky

Senior Blockchain Engineer

Almont, CO · On-site +1

$157K - $178K/yr

Required Qualifications * 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. * 3+ years of ... Strong experience with Solidity, Rust, Go, or other blockchain-related programming languages.

Anza

Software Engineer, Networking

San Francisco, CA

$150K - $275K/yr

Overview Software Engineer, Networking - Anza At Anza, we're at the forefront of blockchain technology, developing the Agave client to enhance the Solana ecosystem -- a blockchain designed for rapid ...

Orbofi

We're a rapidly growing company seeking a highly skilled and experienced Blockchain Engineer to join our team. If you're passionate about developing cutting-edge blockchain solutions and have a deep ...

Turnblock.io

Software Engineer Remote (Web3)

New York, NY · Remote

$200K - $250K/yr

Software Engineer Opportunity Our client is on crypto's cutting-edge technology, and we're looking ... Our client's Blockchain Distribution Network ( BDN ) allows DeFi (Decentralized Finance) traders to ...

Turnblock.io

Software Engineer Remote (Web3)

Chicago, IL · Remote

$200K - $250K/yr

Software Engineer Opportunity Our client is on crypto's cutting-edge technology, and we're looking ... Our client's Blockchain Distribution Network ( BDN ) allows DeFi (Decentralized Finance) traders to ...

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How much do blockchain software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for blockchain software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Blockchain Software Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Blockchain Software Engineer, you need strong proficiency in programming languages such as Solidity, JavaScript, or Go, as well as a solid understanding of blockchain principles and cryptography, typically backed by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with blockchain frameworks (like Ethereum, Hyperledger), smart contract development tools, and distributed ledger technologies is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication set exceptional candidates apart in this role. These capabilities are crucial for designing secure, efficient decentralized applications and contributing to innovative blockchain solutions.

What is a Blockchain Software Engineer?

A Blockchain Software Engineer is a technology professional who designs, develops, and maintains applications and systems based on blockchain technology. They create decentralized applications (dApps), smart contracts, and sometimes work on the core blockchain protocols themselves. These engineers typically have expertise in languages like Solidity, Rust, or Go, and understand cryptography, distributed systems, and consensus algorithms. Their work enables secure, transparent, and tamper-resistant digital transactions and data storage.

What are some common challenges faced by Blockchain Software Engineers when working on decentralized applications?

Blockchain Software Engineers often encounter unique challenges such as ensuring security in smart contracts, managing scalability limitations, and handling the complexities of different blockchain protocols. Debugging and testing decentralized applications can be more complex due to the immutability of blockchain data, making it crucial to catch errors early in the development cycle. Additionally, engineers frequently collaborate with product managers, security experts, and other developers to align on protocol updates and integrate new features safely and efficiently.

What is the difference between Blockchain Software Engineer vs Blockchain Developer?

AspectBlockchain Software EngineerBlockchain Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, certifications like Certified Blockchain DeveloperSimilar credentials, often the same certifications
Work EnvironmentDevelops blockchain infrastructure, protocols, and core systemsBuilds decentralized applications and smart contracts
Industry UsageUsed across finance, supply chain, and tech firms for core blockchain solutionsPrimarily in DApp development, DeFi, and smart contract projects

While both roles require blockchain knowledge and similar credentials, Blockchain Software Engineers focus on creating the underlying blockchain systems, whereas Blockchain Developers primarily build applications and smart contracts on existing blockchain platforms.

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Infographic showing various Blockchain Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 13% Nights. Highlights an 69% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,524 per year, or $70.9 per hour.
Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java, Blockchain, API, Cloud

Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java, Blockchain, API, Cloud

JP Morgan Chase

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

$136K - $179K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

JPMorgan Chase & Co. rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 491 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 149 rated banks

Job description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

As a Sr. Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase  within the Commercial & Investment Bank - Payments Technology, Core Blockchain Team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

Job responsibilities

  • Designs and implements microservices architectures using industry-standard technologies and frameworks.
  • Designs blockchain solutions and decentralized applications on private and public blockchain networks, with proven and verified cryptographic protocols
  • Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
  • Monitors and optimize the performance of microservices, ensuring high availability and responsiveness.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues, providing timely solutions to maintain application stability.
  • Conducts code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Implements rigorous and thorough monitoring and testing practices to ensure the security and performance goals of blockchain infrastructure
  • Designs and verifies cryptographic protocols deployed on the blockchain. Design blockchain solutions, such that it can support benchmark use-cases of decentralized applications, with proven and verified cryptographic protocols
  • Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.

  • Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
  • A degree in Computer Science / Mathematics or equivalent work experience in a field utilizing the same subject matter
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability for traditional distributed systems
  • Have practical experience developing on blockchain platforms, such as, Ethereum, Hyperledger, or similar
  • Strong object oriented programming language background. Hands-on experience with application programming, backend API development and distributed microservices infrastructure in one or more programming language(s): Solidity, Java, JavaScript, Python. 
  • Experience and understanding of the cryptographic principles underpinning blockchain technologies such as encryption algorithms, key management, key wallets
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure services such as Amazon, Google, or Microsoft 

  • Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Experience in Financial Markets
  • Experience designing and writing smart contracts with Solidity using Hardhat, Truffle, Slither scanning etc
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, EKS, Docker
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment.
  • Familiarity with blockchain interoperability solutions
  • Experience with RDBMS 
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. 

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