Blockchain Data Scientist

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Continuous learning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Data Scientist to work remotely. You will analyze on-chain datasets, build ML models, and design data pipelines to extract insights for market trends and network performance.

You will collaborate with engineering and product teams, presenting findings through visualizations and reports to drive data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field required.
• Proven data science experience with blockchain data analysis.
• Strong Python or R skills and ML libraries.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large blockchain datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Develop ML models for predictive analysis and fraud detection.
• Build data pipelines for collecting and processing on-chain data.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams on data-driven solutions.
• Present findings with clear visualizations and reports.

Skills

Data science

Blockchain analysis

Python

SQL

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science/CS/Statistics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Blockchain Data Scientist to join their growing team, working remotely. You will leverage your expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and blockchain technology to extract valuable insights from complex datasets. This role is crucial for understanding market trends, optimizing network performance, and developing predictive models within the cryptocurrency space. If you are passionate about uncovering hidden patterns in data and applying them to the blockchain ecosystem, this remote opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets from blockchain networks to identify trends, anomalies, and insights.
• Develop and implement machine learning models for predictive analysis, fraud detection, and user behavior.
• Design and build data pipelines for collecting, cleaning, and processing blockchain data.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data-driven solutions.
• Present complex findings and actionable recommendations to stakeholders through clear visualizations and reports.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist with experience in blockchain data analysis.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant data science libraries.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and SQL.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology, cryptocurrency markets, and on-chain data analysis techniques.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain data science challenges.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative culture focused on data-driven decision-making.