The developers at ConsenSys, a Brooklyn, New York-based organization focused on Ethereum-related development, have published a blog post in which they revealed that the nascent blockchain ecosystem “continues to see vast expansion all over the world.”
According to ConsenSys’ management, the evolving distributed ledger technology (DLT) industry needs business development and project managers, UI/UX designers, software architects, and adequate capital allocation.
Large blockchain-focused enterprises and major DLT-based infrastructural projects have now been launched as the crypto industry continues to grow, ConsenSys’ blog post noted. Crypto startups have also “grown into formidable businesses” with “growing hiring needs”, the ConsenSys team revealed.
“Need for Thousands of Non-Tech Roles”
In order to help blockchain job seekers get started, the ConsenSys team has compiled a handy “knowledge checklist”, links to useful DLT-related information, “learning hubs”, and other pertinent resources.
Per the developers at ConsenSys:
It’s not all cryptography and distributed systems, there’s a need for thousands of non-technical roles ranging from publicists to content creators, community managers and admin positions.
However, the majority of blockchain-related jobs require skilled developers and the need for experienced software architects “continues to be the area of most demand”, ConsenSys’ report confirmed.
LinkedIn: “33x Increase” in Demand for DLT Software Architects
Notably, blockchain developers topped the global list for job roles with the highest overall growth. This, according to LinkedIn’s 2018 U.S. Emerging Jobs Report which revealed that the demand for DLT software architects “grew 33x over the previous year.”
As detailed in LinkedIn’s market research report, fintech firms and other organizations currently looking for blockchain developers “range from small remote teams to VC-funded startups to industry leaders and tech giants.”
Established multinational IT and professional services firms such as Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Oracle, IBM, and Microsoft are all expanding their respective DLT-focused development teams. Meanwhile, smaller startups including the developers of the Marconi protocol are looking to enhance blockchain network security, privacy, and connectivity.
Blockchain Devs Are Making up to $175,000 per Year
As noted in ConsenSys’ blog, “advertised blockchain developer salaries — using aggregated data from CNBC, Janco Associates, and Burning Glass — range from $125,000 — $175,000.”
Meanwhile, AngelList data shows that salaries for tech jobs in the DLT industry “outweigh equivalent roles in non-blockchain organizations, highlighting the high demand for practical blockchain knowledge already.” Moreover, non-technical roles in the blockchain sector “also outrank similar roles in non-blockchain companies,” market data shows.
