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Blockchain Engineer

Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange, payment processing, document sharing, and digital voting. Design and deploy secure block-chain design patterns and solutions over geographically distributed networks using advanced technologies. May assist with infrastructure setup and testing for application transparency and security.

Annual openings

761

Median wage

$139,580

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

+12%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Experience detail

No previous work experience is required for some roles, for others, one to three years from a more entry-level position is required. This job could be a first job after completing education or could be a promotion from a lower-level administrator or developer role.

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Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Assess blockchain threats, such as untested code and unprotected keys.
  2. Automate the deployment of software updates over geographically distributed network nodes.
  3. Design and deploy blockchain design patterns to make transactions secure, transparent, and immutable.
  4. Design and develop blockchain technologies for industries such as finance and music.
  5. Design and implement dashboard and data visualizations to meet customer reporting needs.
  6. Design and implement data repositories to integrate data.
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