ARC Careers

Day-to-Day:

• Write and test smart contracts using languages like Solidity or Rust for platforms like Ethereum or Solana.

• Integrate blockchain solutions with front-end/back-end systems, ensuring secure data flows.

• Debug issues in decentralized applications (dApps), optimizing for gas fees or performance.

• Collaborate with architects to implement ARC designs, focusing on trust and scalability.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Blockchain programming, smart contract development, cryptography, API integration.

• Soft: Problem-solving, teamwork, attention to detail.

• BCTT-Specific: Building secure and auditable systems, optimizing consensus algorithms.

Career Progression:

• Junior Developer → Developer → Senior Developer → Blockchain Architect or Lead Developer.

• Can transition to Solutions Architect or freelance blockchain development.

• Opportunity to specialize in DeFi, NFTs, or enterprise blockchain.

Salary Range:

• Junior: $80,000–$120,000

• Mid-Level: $120,000–$180,000

• Senior/Lead: $180,000–$250,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Define requirements for blockchain products (e.g., decentralized finance platforms or supply chain trackers).

• Work with developers and architects to prioritize features like immutability or smart contract automation.

• Conduct user testing and gather feedback on dApps or blockchain interfaces.

• Collaborate with marketing to communicate BCTT value propositions to users.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Product management tools (Jira, Trello), blockchain basics, UX design.

• Soft: Cross-functional collaboration, user research, prioritization.

• BCTT-Specific: Translating trust technology features into user benefits, tokenomics design.

Career Progression:

• Associate Product Manager → Product Manager → Senior Product Manager → CPO.

• Can transition to startup founder or strategic roles in blockchain firms.

• Opportunity to specialize in specific blockchain niches.

Salary Range:

• Associate: $80,000–$120,000

• Product Manager: $120,000–$180,000

• Senior/CPO: $180,000–$300,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Research emerging BCTT trends, such as zero-knowledge proofs or sharding, for ARC applications.

• Prototype experimental blockchain solutions, testing scalability or privacy features.

• Publish findings in whitepapers or present at conferences like Devcon or Consensus.

• Collaborate with academic or industry partners to advance blockchain innovation.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Research methodologies, blockchain protocols, data analysis, programming.

• Soft: Critical thinking, technical writing, collaboration.

• BCTT-Specific: Advancing trust technology theory, designing novel consensus mechanisms.

Career Progression:

• Research Assistant → Research Scientist → Senior Research Scientist → Head of Research.

• Can transition to CTO, academic roles, or lead R&D for blockchain firms.

• Opportunity to influence blockchain standards or protocols.

Salary Range:

• Entry-Level: $90,000–$130,000

• Mid-Level: $130,000–$200,000

• Senior/Head: $200,000–$350,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Define product vision for blockchain-based solutions (e.g., decentralized apps or tokenized platforms).

• Collaborate with engineering and marketing to develop roadmaps, prioritizing features like immutability or transparency.

• Conduct market research to validate BCTT use cases (e.g., digital identity or asset tracking).

• Present product strategies to investors or boards, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Product lifecycle management, blockchain use case validation, UX design for decentralized systems.

• Soft: Leadership, market analysis, cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning.

• BCTT-Specific: Designing user-centric trust solutions, understanding token economics.

Career Progression:

• Product Manager → Senior Product Manager → Director of Product → CPO.

• Requires 10-15 years of experience, often starting in technical or product roles.

• Can move into CEO roles or advisory positions in blockchain startups.

Salary Range:

• Product Manager: $100,000–$150,000

• Director: $150,000–$250,000

• CPO: $250,000–$500,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Define the organization’s technology strategy, integrating BCTT for innovation (e.g., tokenized assets or decentralized data storage).

• Meet with C-suite executives to align tech initiatives with organizational goals.

• Oversee R&D for blockchain applications, evaluating tools like Corda or Polygon.

• Mentor technical teams and review high-level architectural designs, ensuring scalability and security.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Broad knowledge of blockchain, cloud, and emerging tech; strategic tech roadmapping.

• Soft: Leadership, executive communication, risk management, vision-setting.

• BCTT-Specific: Aligning trust technologies with business outcomes, managing decentralized system governance.

Career Progression:

• Solutions Architect → Director of Engineering → CTO.

• Requires 15-20 years of experience, moving from hands-on roles to executive leadership.

• May transition to advisory roles or board positions in blockchain startups.

Salary Range:

• Early CTO (small firms): $150,000–$220,000

• Mid-Level CTO: $220,000–$350,000

• Executive CTO (large firms): $350,000–$600,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Assess blockchain systems for vulnerabilities, ensuring secure smart contract deployment.

• Conduct penetration testing on decentralized networks and audit code for exploits.

• Develop security protocols for BCTT implementations, focusing on encryption and consensus.

• Monitor blockchain networks for threats, responding to incidents in real-time.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Cybersecurity tools (Wireshark, Metasploit), blockchain security, cryptography.

• Soft: Analytical thinking, attention to detail, crisis management.

• BCTT-Specific: Securing decentralized systems, understanding blockchain-specific threats (e.g., 51% attacks).

Career Progression:

• Junior Analyst → Analyst → Senior Analyst → Cybersecurity Architect or CISO.

• Can specialize in blockchain security consulting or move into broader cybersecurity roles.

• Opportunity to lead security for blockchain startups.

Salary Range:

• Junior: $70,000–$100,000

• Mid-Level: $100,000–$150,000

• Senior/CISO: $150,000–$250,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Design organization-wide IT strategies, incorporating BCTT for trust and transparency (e.g., secure data sharing).

• Review and align ARC project designs with enterprise standards like TOGAF or ITIL.

• Coordinate with Solutions Architects and developers to ensure system interoperability.

• Present architectural strategies to leadership, focusing on long-term scalability.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), blockchain integration, cloud systems.

• Soft: Strategic planning, leadership, stakeholder management.

• BCTT-Specific: Designing trust-centric enterprise systems, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Career Progression:

• Solutions Architect → Enterprise Architect → Senior Enterprise Architect → CTO.

• Requires 10-15 years of experience, often from a Solutions Architect background.

• Can move into consulting or executive roles.

Salary Range:

• Entry-Level: $120,000–$160,000

• Mid-Level: $160,000–$220,000

• Senior: $220,000–$350,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Advise organizations on adopting BCTT for strategic goals (e.g., enhancing trust in supply chains or securing data).

• Analyze business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend blockchain-based solutions.

• Facilitate workshops with executives, presenting case studies (e.g., IBM’s Food Trust or VeChain).

• Prepare reports and proposals, balancing technical feasibility with business impact.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: High-level understanding of blockchain, enterprise systems, and digital transformation.

• Soft: Strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, change management, presentation skills.

• BCTT-Specific: Translating trust technology benefits into business value, navigating regulatory landscapes.

Career Progression:

• Analyst → Consultant → Senior Consultant → Partner or Practice Lead.

• Can transition to in-house strategy roles or start a boutique consulting firm.

• Opportunity to focus on blockchain-driven industries like finance or logistics.

Salary Range:

• Junior: $70,000–$100,000

• Mid-Level: $100,000–$180,000

• Senior/Partner: $180,000–$400,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business or technical challenges and design blockchain-based solutions (e.g., decentralized identity systems or supply chain transparency).

• Develop architectural blueprints, integrating BCTT with existing systems (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger, or custom protocols).

• Lead design workshops, create proofs-of-concept, and oversee implementation by development teams.

• Stay updated on blockchain trends, attending webinars or reviewing platforms like AWS Blockchain or Azure Blockchain.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Blockchain frameworks (Solidity, Chaincode), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), system integration, API design.

• Soft: Stakeholder communication, problem-solving, project management, strategic thinking.

• BCTT-Specific: Designing secure, scalable, and trust-based systems; understanding consensus mechanisms and cryptography.

Career Progression:

• Junior Solutions Architect → Solutions Architect → Senior Solutions Architect → Enterprise Architect or CTO.

• With 5-10 years of experience, move into strategic roles like Enterprise Architect or consulting for blockchain implementations.

• Potential to specialize in industries like finance, healthcare, or supply chain, leveraging BCTT expertise.

Salary Range:

• Junior: $90,000–$120,000

• Mid-Level: $120,000–$180,000

• Senior/Enterprise Architect: $180,000–$300,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Work with clients to assess needs and propose BCTT solutions (e.g., smart contracts for supply chain or tokenization for assets).

• Conduct technical audits of existing systems and recommend blockchain integrations.

• Deliver presentations, write whitepapers, and prototype solutions using tools like Truffle or Remix.

• Travel to client sites or join virtual meetings to troubleshoot implementations.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Blockchain development, system integration, DevOps, programming (Python, Solidity).

• Soft: Client management, communication, problem-solving, adaptability.

• BCTT-Specific: Designing trust-based systems, understanding regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, KYC).

Career Progression:

• Junior Consultant → Consultant → Senior Consultant → Principal Consultant or Blockchain Practice Lead.

• Can move into independent consulting or leadership roles in consulting firms like Deloitte or Accenture.

• Opportunity to specialize in niches like DeFi or NFT platforms.

Salary Range:

• Junior: $80,000–$110,000

• Mid-Level: $110,000–$160,000

• Senior/Principal: $160,000–$250,000+