ENG Careers

Day-to-Day:

• Code and test smart contracts using Solidity or Rust for platforms like Ethereum, Solana, or Hyperledger.

• Build PoC prototypes, integrating BCTT features like decentralized consensus or cryptographic security.

• Debug and optimize dApps, focusing on gas efficiency or transaction throughput.

• Collaborate with Solutions Engineers to refine PoC designs, experimenting with tools like Truffle or Hardhat.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Blockchain programming (Solidity, Rust), smart contract development, API integration, DevOps.

• Soft: Problem-solving, teamwork, iterative development.

• BCTT-Specific: Implementing trust mechanisms (e.g., zero-knowledge proofs), optimizing decentralized systems.

Career Progression:

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

• Can transition to Solutions Engineer or freelance blockchain development.

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

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 BCTT-focused PoCs, such as decentralized voting systems or tokenized assets.

• Work with developers to prioritize features like immutability or privacy in prototypes.

• Conduct user testing on PoCs, gathering feedback to refine dApp interfaces.

• Document PoC outcomes for stakeholders, highlighting BCTT’s technical potential.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Product management tools (Jira, Trello), blockchain fundamentals, UX design for dApps.

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

• BCTT-Specific: Translating trust technology into prototype features, understanding token economics.

Career Progression:

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

• Can move into startup founder roles or strategic positions in blockchain firms.

• Opportunity to lead product development for blockchain solutions.

Salary Range:

• Associate: $80,000–$120,000

• Mid-Level: $120,000–$180,000

• Senior/Director: $180,000–$300,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Research BCTT advancements (e.g., sharding, layer-2 scaling) for innovative PoC designs.

• Develop experimental prototypes, testing novel consensus algorithms or cryptographic techniques.

• Write technical papers or present PoC findings at conferences like Ethereum Devcon.

• Collaborate with academic or industry partners to push BCTT boundaries.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Research methodologies, blockchain protocols, data analysis, programming (Python, Go).

• Soft: Critical thinking, technical writing, collaboration.

• BCTT-Specific: Innovating trust mechanisms, designing scalable decentralized systems.

Career Progression:

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

• Can transition to CTO, academic roles, or R&D leadership in 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:

• Design and build BCTT-focused PoCs, integrating blockchain with existing systems (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Prototype smart contracts or decentralized workflows, ensuring technical feasibility.

• Test PoCs for performance and security, using tools like Ganache or Remix.

• Document technical specifications and present PoC demos to stakeholders.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Blockchain frameworks (Solidity, Chaincode), system integration, cloud platforms.

• Soft: Problem-solving, communication, technical documentation.

• BCTT-Specific: Designing trust-based prototypes, understanding consensus and cryptography.

Career Progression:

• Junior Solutions Engineer → Solutions Engineer → Senior Solutions Engineer → Solutions Architect.

• Can move into architecture roles or consulting for blockchain implementations.

• Opportunity to specialize in industries like finance or supply chain.

Salary Range:

• Junior: $85,000–$115,000

• Mid-Level: $115,000–$170,000

• Senior/Architect: $170,000–$260,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Oversee development of BCTT PoCs, setting technical direction for innovative prototypes.

• Evaluate emerging blockchain tools (e.g., Polkadot, Cosmos) for PoC applications.

• Mentor engineering teams, ensuring PoCs align with strategic goals.

• Present PoC outcomes to executives or investors, showcasing BCTT’s potential.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Blockchain ecosystems, cloud infrastructure, strategic tech planning.

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

• BCTT-Specific: Aligning trust technologies with innovation goals, managing decentralized R&D.

Career Progression:

• Solutions Engineer → Director of Engineering → CTO.

• Requires 15-20 years, moving from technical roles to executive leadership.

• Can transition to advisory or board roles 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:

• Design cryptographic components for BCTT PoCs, such as zero-knowledge proofs or secure multi-party computation.

• Implement encryption protocols to ensure PoC security and privacy.

• Test cryptographic implementations for vulnerabilities, using tools like OpenSSL.

• Collaborate with developers to integrate cryptography into blockchain prototypes.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Cryptography (RSA, ECC), blockchain security, programming (C++, Python).

• Soft: Analytical thinking, attention to detail, collaboration.

• BCTT-Specific: Building secure trust systems, optimizing cryptographic performance.

Career Progression:

• Junior Engineer → Cryptography Engineer → Senior Cryptography Engineer → Security Architect.

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

• Opportunity to lead security for blockchain PoCs.

Salary Range:

• Junior: $90,000–$130,000

• Mid-Level: $130,000–$190,000

• Senior/Architect: $190,000–$280,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Audit BCTT PoCs for vulnerabilities, focusing on smart contract security.

• Conduct penetration testing on decentralized prototypes, identifying exploits.

• Develop security protocols for PoCs, ensuring robust encryption and consensus.

• Monitor PoC networks for threats, documenting findings for improvements.

Transferable Skills:

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

• Soft: Analytical thinking, crisis management, documentation.

• BCTT-Specific: Securing decentralized systems, mitigating blockchain-specific threats.

Career Progression:

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

• Can specialize in blockchain security consulting or 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:

• Deploy and manage blockchain nodes for PoCs, using tools like Kubernetes or Docker.

• Optimize infrastructure for BCTT prototypes, ensuring scalability and reliability.

• Automate CI/CD pipelines for smart contract deployment, using Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

• Monitor PoC performance, troubleshooting issues in decentralized networks.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization, CI/CD, blockchain node management.

• Soft: Problem-solving, collaboration, automation mindset.

• BCTT-Specific: Managing decentralized infrastructure, optimizing trust system performance.

Career Progression:

• Junior DevOps Engineer → DevOps Engineer → Senior DevOps Engineer → Infrastructure Architect.

• Can transition to blockchain architect or cloud engineering roles.

• Opportunity to specialize in decentralized infrastructure.

Salary Range:

• Junior: $80,000–$110,000

• Mid-Level: $110,000–$160,000

• Senior/Architect: $160,000–$240,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Develop and test smart contracts for BCTT PoCs, focusing on logic and security.

• Optimize contracts for gas efficiency and scalability, using tools like Remix or Foundry.

• Audit PoC codebases for vulnerabilities, ensuring trust and reliability.

• Collaborate with Solutions Engineers to integrate contracts into broader prototypes.

Transferable Skills:

• Technical: Smart contract development (Solidity, Vyper), blockchain testing, code auditing.

• Soft: Attention to detail, teamwork, iterative development.

• BCTT-Specific: Building secure and efficient trust mechanisms, understanding blockchain economics.

Career Progression:

• Junior Engineer → Smart Contract Engineer → Senior Smart Contract Engineer → Blockchain Architect.

• Can move into DeFi protocol development or security auditing roles.

• Opportunity to lead smart contract development for PoCs.

Salary Range:

• Junior: $85,000–$120,000

• Mid-Level: $120,000–$180,000

• Senior/Architect: $180,000–$260,000+

Day-to-Day:

• Advise clients on BCTT PoC development, proposing solutions like decentralized identity or supply chain tracking.

• Prototype blockchain integrations, using tools like Truffle or Hardhat.

• Deliver technical presentations and write whitepapers on PoC outcomes.

• Support clients in testing and refining PoCs, ensuring technical viability.

Transferable Skills:

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

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

• BCTT-Specific: Designing trust-based PoCs, navigating technical constraints.

Career Progression:

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

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

• Opportunity to specialize in DeFi or enterprise blockchain.

Salary Range:

• Junior: $80,000–$110,000

• Mid-Level: $110,000–$160,000

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