Senior Remote Blockchain Network Engineer

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Blockchain Network Engineer to join an entirely remote team. You will design, deploy, and maintain robust networks that support cutting-edge blockchain solutions, with emphasis on security and reliability.

This role offers flexible, remote-first collaboration across time zones and a chance to work on distributed systems, cryptography, and scalable network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer with distributed systems or blockchain networks.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, BGP).
• Experience with network security principles (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
• Familiarity with blockchain technologies, consensus mechanisms, and node operation.
• Proficiency in scripting for network automation (Python, Bash).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent remote collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage blockchain networks, including node setup and maintenance.
• Monitor network performance; identify bottlenecks and optimize for speed and efficiency.
• Implement and enforce network security protocols to protect against threats.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues ensuring high availability.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new features and ensure seamless network operations.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and SOPs.
• Stay updated with advances in blockchain network tech, cryptography and distributed systems.

Skills

Distributed systems

Blockchain networks

Network engineering

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Blockchain Network Engineer to join an entirely remote team. You will design, deploy, and maintain robust networks that support cutting-edge blockchain solutions, with emphasis on security and reliability.

This role offers flexible, remote-first collaboration across time zones and a chance to work on distributed systems, cryptography, and scalable network infrastructure.