Senior Blockchain Architect — Remote Leadership & Strategy

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote-first policy

Professional development funds

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Architect for a fully remote, remote-first role. You will define and oversee the architectural direction of core blockchain products, guiding a team of engineers to design scalable, secure distributed systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive blockchain architecture experience, deep knowledge of consensus protocols, cryptography, and smart contract development, and a passion for Web3 innovation. This senior role shapes technology strategy globally.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS or related field or equivalent extensive experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture.
• 5+ years focused on blockchain technologies.
• Experience with Ethereum, Hyperledger, Solana.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containers.

Responsibilities

• Design high-level blockchain architecture for new and existing products.
• Define technical strategies and roadmaps for blockchain infrastructure and applications.
• Evaluate and select blockchain platforms, consensus protocols, and tools.
• Ensure the scalability, security, performance, and resilience of blockchain solutions.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and stakeholders to align technical vision with business goals.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to blockchain teams.
• Oversee integration of blockchain solutions with enterprise systems.
• Conduct architectural reviews and enforce best practices and standards.
• Stay abreast of advancements in blockchain tech, cryptography, and distributed systems.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Leadership

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Smart contract development

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent extensive experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Architect for a fully remote, remote-first role. You will define and oversee the architectural direction of core blockchain products, guiding a team of engineers to design scalable, secure distributed systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive blockchain architecture experience, deep knowledge of consensus protocols, cryptography, and smart contract development, and a passion for Web3 innovation. This senior role shapes technology strategy globally.