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Compensation Lead

Atlanta, IL · On-site

$119K - $253K/yr

The Chainlink stack provides the essential data, interoperability, compliance, and privacy standards needed to power advanced blockchain use cases for institutional tokenized assets, lending ...

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Tax Manager

Boston, NY · On-site

$100K - $230K/yr

The Chainlink stack provides the essential data, interoperability, compliance, and privacy standards needed to power advanced blockchain use cases for institutional tokenized assets, lending ...

Tax Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$125K - $164K/yr

The Chainlink stack provides the essential data, interoperability, compliance, and privacy standards needed to power advanced blockchain use cases for institutional tokenized assets, lending ...

Tax Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

$110K - $144K/yr

The Chainlink stack provides the essential data, interoperability, compliance, and privacy standards needed to power advanced blockchain use cases for institutional tokenized assets, lending ...

Tax Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$122K - $160K/yr

The Chainlink stack provides the essential data, interoperability, compliance, and privacy standards needed to power advanced blockchain use cases for institutional tokenized assets, lending ...

RWA.xyz, TRM Labs, CipherOwl, Chainlink, GLEIF). * Multi-source data ingestion & pipeline architectureDesigning and building ETL/ELT architectures that ingest from multiple heterogeneous sources ...

Local CDL Driver

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$1.2K - $1.4K/wk

The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting Pipe and chainlink over short or long distances while operating a variety of trucks. *Duties* - Drive and operate various types of trucks ...

You should also be confident designing systems that ingest and act on offchain data in a trust-minimized way-whether through Chainlink, Chronicle, or custom oracle networks. We're a small team ...

You should also be confident designing systems that ingest and act on offchain data in a trust-minimized way-whether through Chainlink, Chronicle, or custom oracle networks. We're a small team ...

We come from Chainlink, NEAR, LayerZero, Kraken, Coinbase, Point72, Curve, Twitter, and more. Responsibilities * Design, implement, and test Solidity smart contracts for data tokenization, licensing ...

Backed by Paradigm, Pantera, Cyber.fund, and Coinbase Ventures, we power 80+ vaults, 74,000+ active stakers, and 111 operators - with Chainlink and Cap Labs among the teams live in production. See ...

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How much do chainlink jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for chainlink in the United States is $21.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Chainlink?

Chainlink jobs refer to roles focused on developing, maintaining, or utilizing Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network that connects smart contracts with real-world data. These jobs can include positions such as blockchain developers, smart contract engineers, data analysts, product managers, and security experts. People working in Chainlink jobs often build or support infrastructure that ensures the secure and reliable transfer of external data onto blockchains, enabling decentralized applications to interact with real-world events and information. The roles may be with Chainlink Labs, companies integrating Chainlink, or within the broader blockchain ecosystem.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chainlink developer?

To thrive as a Chainlink Developer, you need strong expertise in smart contract development, blockchain fundamentals, and proficiency with programming languages such as Solidity and JavaScript. Familiarity with Chainlink’s oracle solutions, Web3 libraries, and tools like Truffle or Hardhat is typically required, along with relevant certifications in blockchain development. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help developers collaborate and innovate in decentralized environments. These skills are crucial for building secure, reliable, and scalable decentralized applications that leverage real-world data.

What are the main challenges faced by Chainlink developers when integrating smart contracts with external data sources?

Chainlink developers often encounter challenges in securely connecting smart contracts to external data sources, also known as oracles. These challenges include ensuring data reliability, mitigating the risks of data manipulation, and managing latency in data delivery. Developers must carefully design and test their oracle networks to maintain decentralization, minimize single points of failure, and comply with best security practices. Collaboration with other team members, such as blockchain engineers and security analysts, is crucial for building robust and scalable solutions.

What is the difference between Chainlink vs Blockchain Developer?

AspectChainlinkBlockchain Developer
Primary RoleDevelops and manages decentralized oracle networks for smart contractsDesigns, develops, and maintains blockchain applications and smart contracts
Required SkillsSmart contract integration, blockchain protocols, cryptographyProgramming languages (Solidity, JavaScript), blockchain frameworks, smart contract development
Work EnvironmentBlockchain projects, decentralized networks, collaborative teamsSoftware development teams, blockchain startups, tech companies
CertificationsBlockchain certifications, specific oracle network trainingBlockchain developer certifications, coding bootcamps

While Chainlink specialists focus on creating and maintaining decentralized oracles to connect smart contracts with real-world data, Blockchain Developers build the core blockchain applications and smart contracts themselves. Both roles require blockchain knowledge but serve different functions within the blockchain ecosystem.

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Infographic showing various Chainlink job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 68% Physical, and 32% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,199 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

Principal Strategist (AI & Privacy)

New York, NY • On-site

Chainlink Labs
Internet and IT • 51 - 200 employees

$136K - $326K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

About Chainlink
Chainlink is the industry-standard oracle platform bringing the capital markets onchain and powering the majority of decentralized finance (DeFi). The Chainlink stack provides the essential data, interoperability, compliance, and privacy standards needed to power advanced blockchain use cases for institutional tokenized assets, lending, payments, stablecoins, and more. Since inventing decentralized oracle networks, Chainlink has enabled tens of trillions in transaction value and now secures the vast majority of DeFi.
Many of the world's largest financial services institutions have also adopted Chainlink's standards and infrastructure, including Swift, Euroclear, Mastercard, Fidelity International, UBS, S&P Dow Jones Indices, FTSE Russell, WisdomTree, ANZ, and top protocols such as Aave, Lido, GMX and many others. Chainlink leverages a novel fee model where offchain and onchain revenue from enterprise adoption is converted to LINK tokens and stored in a strategic Chainlink Reserve. Learn more at chain.link.
About The Role
We are looking for a technically minded, market-facing Strategy Lead to help define and scale Chainlink's next generation of products across Privacy, AI, and emerging Web3 technologies. Sitting at the intersection of Product, Engineering, and Go-to-Market, you will work directly with early adopters to validate new product concepts, translate complex customer requirements into product direction, and drive 0-to-1 product adoption. This is a highly strategic, externally-facing role for someone who combines deep technical credibility with exceptional relationship management and commercial instincts, helping transform ambitious product bets into meaningful sources of customer adoption and long-term revenue.
Your Impact
  • Lead the market adoption strategy for emerging Chainlink product lines across Privacy, AI, and other strategic growth areas.
  • Build deep relationships with technical users, partners, and enterprise customers to uncover market needs and shape product direction.
  • Translate customer feedback into clear, actionable product requirements for Engineering and Product teams.
  • Partner closely with Product Leadership and Research to validate product-market fit and accelerate adoption of new capabilities.
  • Successfully onboard and support the first 50+ customers for Chainlink Privacy products, creating repeatable playbooks for broader GTM teams.
  • Develop and validate new AI Oracle and Agentic Skills use cases that unlock future growth opportunities.
  • Act as the technical voice of the customer, balancing user needs, technical feasibility, and commercial opportunity.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across Product, Engineering, Business Development, and Solutions Architecture to launch new product initiatives.
  • Create market theses around emerging technologies, identifying high-conviction opportunities before they become mainstream.
  • Help establish new product lines that generate sustainable customer adoption, ecosystem growth, and long-term revenue.

Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience managing strategic technical accounts, customer success, solutions architecture, product strategy, or technical business development within complex enterprise environments.
  • Strong technical foundation with experience working closely alongside Product and Engineering teams to influence product development.
  • Proven ability to gather, synthesise, and communicate customer requirements into impactful product roadmaps.
  • Experience engaging directly with early adopters to validate product-market fit and drive adoption of new technologies.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting pre-sales activities, technical solutioning, or complex customer engagements.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments while independently developing market insights and strategic recommendations.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for both technical and business audiences.
  • Hands-on technical background with the ability to read and understand code; previous software engineering or product management experience is highly desirable.

Preferred Requirements
  • Deep understanding of blockchain technology, Web3 ecosystems, and DeFi, with the ability to engage credibly with highly technical customers.
  • Experience with privacy technologies, decentralized applications, smart contracts, or early-stage product launches is a strong advantage.

All roles with Chainlink Labs are global and remote-based. Unless otherwise stated, we ask that you try to overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).
We carefully review all applications and aim to provide a response to every candidate within two weeks after the job posting closes. The closing date is listed on the job advert, so we encourage you to take the time to thoughtfully prepare your application. We want to fully consider your experience and skills, and you will hear from us regarding the status of your application shortly after the closing date.
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