Blockchain Engineer

Blockchain Engineers develop blockchain networks and help corporate enterprises transition to the blockchain ecosystem.  You’ll either be building applications using blockchain technologies, or developing new blockchain technologies themselves (protocols and currencies).

To be successful as a Blockchain Engineer you need to be able to analyse an organisation's technology needs, then create blockchain applications that directly meet those needs. You may also need technical writing skills to produce user manuals and systems documentation.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $136,552
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a blockchain engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
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Common questions

How much do Blockchain Engineers earn?

As a Blockchain Engineer in Australia you can expect a starting salary of $2,626 per week ($136,552 annual salary) before tax. This is a modest figure and should be considered a guide only as blockchain professionals around the world are commanding big salaries.

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What are the job opportunities for Blockchain Engineers?

Opportunities in the ICT industry are growing strongly in Australia with thousands of new jobs opening up every year. Blockchain is a specialty area with an increasing demand throughout the world. Blockchain Engineers are employed by IT firms and corporate enterprises, but also thrive as independent consultants.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Blockchain Engineer?

Get started as a Blockchain Engineer with the Diploma of Applied Blockchain. The course takes 18 to complete, but to enrol you’ll need a professional IT background with solid coding skills across a range of programming languages.

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Further reading

A Guide to Bitcoin Jobs

29th January 2018)

5 Jobs That Will Continue to Grow in 2018 and Beyond

29th January 2018)

Anything but binary

26th February 2020)

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