# Blockchain Engineers

> 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.

- **SOC code:** 15-1299.07
- **Canonical URL:** https://singulariki.com/roles/role-15-1299-07
- **Also known as:** Algorithm Engineer, Automation Engineer, Blockchain Analyst, Blockchain Architect, Blockchain Developer, Blockchain Engineer, Blockchain Penetration Tester, Blockchain Software Developer
- **Frame:** "AI exposure" means task overlap (how codifiable the work is), not jobs lost or a forecast. Every figure below is traced to a named public dataset.

## What this work is

**Core tasks** (O*NET):
- Assess blockchain threats, such as untested code and unprotected keys.
- Automate the deployment of software updates over geographically distributed network nodes.
- Design and deploy blockchain design patterns to make transactions secure, transparent, and immutable.
- Design and develop blockchain technologies for industries such as finance and music.
- Design and implement dashboard and data visualizations to meet customer reporting needs.
- Design and implement data repositories to integrate data.
- Design and verify cryptographic protocols to protect private information.
- Determine specifications for, or implement, logging.
- Develop a maintainable code base using object-oriented design principles, practices, or patterns.
- Discuss and plan systems with solution architects, system engineers, or cybersecurity experts to meet customer requirements.
- Discuss data needs with engineers, product managers, or data scientists to identify blockchain requirements.
- Evaluate blockchain processes or risks based on security assessments or control matrix reviews.

## Skills, tools, capabilities

**Skills in demand:**
- TypeScript _(Specialized Skill)_
- PostgreSQL _(Specialized Skill)_
- Node.js _(Specialized Skill)_
- MongoDB _(Specialized Skill)_
- Kubernetes _(Specialized Skill)_
- Spring Framework _(Specialized Skill)_
- Spring Boot _(Specialized Skill)_
- NoSQL _(Specialized Skill)_
- MySQL _(Specialized Skill)_
- Linux _(Specialized Skill)_
- Github _(Specialized Skill)_
- Atlassian Confluence _(Specialized Skill)_

**Tools & technology:**
- Amazon Web Services AWS software _(hot technology, in demand)_
- C# _(hot technology, in demand)_
- C++ _(hot technology, in demand)_
- Docker _(hot technology, in demand)_
- Git _(hot technology, in demand)_
- Go _(hot technology, in demand)_
- JavaScript _(hot technology, in demand)_
- Kubernetes _(hot technology, in demand)_
- Microsoft Azure software _(hot technology, in demand)_
- MongoDB _(hot technology, in demand)_
- Node.js _(hot technology, in demand)_
- Oracle Java _(hot technology, in demand)_

## AI exposure & outlook

- **AI task-overlap index:** 97th percentile (High) across all occupations — composite of current-era exposure studies (ai-exposure-index-v1).
- **LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou):** 95th percentile (High) — source: eloundou_gamma.
- **AI assistant applicability (Microsoft):** 88th percentile (High) — source: microsoft_applicability.
- **Projected employment (BLS 2024–34):** 8.2% growth (Growing fast); 31.3k annual openings; 472k → 510.5k jobs.
- **Pay & employment (BLS OEWS, May 2024):** median $108,970; 439,380 employed.

## Sources

- **O*NET** (30.3) — U.S. Department of Labor / National Center for O*NET Development. https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html
- **BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)** (May 2024) — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/oes/
- **BLS Employment Projections** (2024–2034) — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/emp/
- **Microsoft “Working with AI”** (working-with-ai) — Microsoft Research. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/
- **“GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.)** (arXiv 2303.10130) — OpenAI / academic. https://arxiv.org/abs/2303.10130

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_Generated from Singulariki's joined dataset; data snapshot 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00. https://singulariki.com/roles/role-15-1299-07_