Remote Blockchain Network Engineer

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive pay

Professional development budget

Flexible hours

Remote collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Blockchain Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain distributed blockchain infrastructure. You will manage nodes, monitor performance, and ensure security and reliability across multiple networks.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in network engineering with blockchain exposure, strong scripting skills, and experience with cloud platforms and containerization. This fully remote role offers flexible hours and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering or systems administration, focused on blockchain networks.
• Solid understanding of blockchain principles, consensus algorithms (PoW, PoS), and distributed ledger technology.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain blockchain nodes and network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance and optimize bottlenecks.
• Ensure security and integrity of the blockchain network, including cryptographic keys and access controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues for high availability and uptime.
• Implement consensus mechanisms and network upgrades.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for deployment and management.
• Collaborate with development teams to test and deploy new features.
• Document configurations, procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Blockchain networking

Network engineering

Python scripting

Go scripting

Bash scripting

Docker

Cloud platforms

Monitoring tools

Security concepts

TCP/IP networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Docker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing blockchain infrastructure provider, seeking a talented and motivated Remote Blockchain Network Engineer. This role is 100% remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere. You will be responsible for the setup, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of our distributed blockchain network infrastructure. This includes ensuring network stability, performance, and security across various nodes and consensus mechanisms. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to work with cutting-edge blockchain technology in a fully remote setting, contributing to the core operations of a decentralized network. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our network, which supports a wide range of decentralized applications and services. We are building a resilient and scalable network and need passionate individuals to help us achieve this vision. Join our team and help shape the future of decentralized connectivity from the comfort of your own home. The emphasis on remote work means clear communication, asynchronous collaboration, and robust tooling are key to our success.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain blockchain nodes and network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the blockchain network, including managing cryptographic keys and access controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues, ensuring high availability and uptime.
• Implement and manage consensus mechanisms and network upgrades.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for network deployment and management.
• Collaborate with development teams to test and deploy new features and network enhancements.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay informed about advancements in blockchain network technologies and protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering or systems administration, with a focus on blockchain networks.
• Solid understanding of blockchain principles, consensus algorithms (e.g., PoW, PoS), and distributed ledger technology.
• Experience with setting up and managing nodes for various blockchain networks (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, custom chains).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, firewalls, and network security principles.
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with location flexibility.
• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on foundational blockchain infrastructure.
• Access to cutting-edge blockchain technologies and tools.
• Collaborative and supportive remote team culture.
• Professional development budget for courses and conferences.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.