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O*NET 15-1299.07: Blockchain EngineersMedian pay $116,580/year (BLS, May 2025)17 tasksJob Zone 4: Considerable preparation

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.

Your job title Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Blockchain Consultant, DLT Software Engineer (Distributed Ledger Technology Software Engineer).

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 26%AI-assist 74%Stays human 0%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 5 AI-ready, 12 AI-assist and 0 human-led tasks out of 17. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork

Thinking & planning

People & communication

Leading & teaching

Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

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The most frequent, most important tasks where AI can help right away.

Assess blockchain threats, such as untested code and unprotected keys.Crunch the numbers · Weekly
Test the security and performance of blockchain infrastructures.Build with code · Weekly
Discuss and plan systems with solution architects, system engineers, or cybersecurity experts to meet customer requirements.Coordinate & message · Weekly

💪 Lean into these

Core tasks that stay human. These skills get more valuable as the routine work gets automated.

None of this job's listed tasks fall in this group.

Skills to build & where you could move ↓

🔒 Many of these tasks involve people's information. Remove names and identifying details before using AI, or use only a tool your employer has approved.

AI can draft these 5

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Automate the deployment of software updates over geographically distributed network nodes.

Monthly

AI writes, explains and tests code you review.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 78% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI coding assistants can write, explain, test and refactor code from a plain description. You review, test and own what ships.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to automate the deployment of software updates over geographically distributed network nodes.

Context: We use Rust programming language and Microsoft Azure software; the work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
Language and context: [language, existing code]
Goal: [what it should do]
Constraints: [style, performance, security]

Propose an approach, then write the code with comments and tests. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Write code

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you automate the deployment of software updates over geographically.

Step 2Fill in [Language and context], [Goal] and [Constraints] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests yourself and read every line before merging.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Write computer programming code..

Design and verify cryptographic protocols to protect private information.

Monthly

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to design and verify cryptographic protocols to protect private information.

Area: [online transactions, health data]
Rules: [regulations, standards]

Draft a policy with controls and responsibilities. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Security or privacy policy

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you design and verify cryptographic protocols.

Step 2Fill in [Area] and [Rules] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Develop computer or information security policies or procedures..

Develop a maintainable code base using object-oriented design principles, practices, or patterns.

Weekly

AI writes, explains and tests code you review.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 60% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI coding assistants can write, explain, test and refactor code from a plain description. You review, test and own what ships.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to develop a maintainable code base using object-oriented design principles, practices, or patterns.

Context: We use Rust programming language and Microsoft Azure software; the work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
Language and context: [language, existing code]
Goal: [what it should do]
Constraints: [style, performance, security]

Propose an approach, then write the code with comments and tests. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Write code

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop a maintainable code base (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Language and context], [Goal] and [Constraints] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests yourself and read every line before merging.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Write computer programming code..

Design and implement data repositories to integrate data.

Monthly

AI writes, explains and tests code you review.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 68% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person. This label was updated from real usage data.

Show prompt & steps

AI coding assistants can write, explain, test and refactor code from a plain description. You review, test and own what ships.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to design and implement data repositories to integrate data.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
What to store: [appraisals, records, inventory]
How it's used: [searches, reports]

Design tables and fields, and give setup steps for a spreadsheet or database tool, plus example queries.

10-minute exercise: Build a simple database

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you design and implement data repositories.

Step 2Fill in [What to store] and [How it's used] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests yourself and read every line before you'd use it.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Create databases to store electronic data..

Determine specifications for, or implement, logging.

Monthly

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to determine specifications for, or implement, logging.

Data: [databases, archives, queries]
Needs: [access, backup, quality]

Draft procedures with roles, steps and controls. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Data management procedure

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you determine specifications.

Step 2Fill in [Data] and [Needs] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Walk through the procedure with one person who'll use it.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 3.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Develop procedures for data management..

AI can help you prep these 12

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Assess blockchain threats, such as untested code and unprotected keys.

Weekly

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 59% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to assess blockchain threats, such as untested code and unprotected keys.

Context: The work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
System: [network, application, data store]
Evidence: [paste logs, scan results, no secrets]

Identify breaches or weaknesses, severity, and remediation steps. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Security analysis

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you assess blockchain threats (this week).

Step 2Fill in [System] and [Evidence] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Verify each finding in the original data.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Analyze security of systems, network, or data..

Test the security and performance of blockchain infrastructures.

Weekly

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to test the security and performance of blockchain infrastructures.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
System: [application, network, data processing]
Risks: [what could fail]

Write test cases covering function, performance and security, with expected results and scripts. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: System test plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you test the security and performance of blockchain infrastructures (this week).

Step 2Fill in [System] and [Risks] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests yourself and read every line before you'd use it.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning..

Discuss and plan systems with solution architects, system engineers, or cybersecurity experts to meet customer requirements.

Weekly

AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to discuss and plan systems with solution architects, system engineers, or cybersecurity experts to meet customer requirements.

Topic: [security, system design]
Who: [IT, architects]

Draft talking points and questions. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: Technical discussion prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you discuss and plan systems (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Topic] and [Who] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel..

Implement catastrophic failure handlers to identify security breaches and prevent serious damage.

Monthly

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to implement catastrophic failure handlers to identify security breaches and prevent serious damage.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
System: [network, application]
Threat or change: [describe]

Propose security controls and configuration steps with tests. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Security measure implementation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you implement catastrophic failure handlers.

Step 2Fill in [System] and [Threat or change] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Test in staging and keep a rollback plan.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Implement security measures for computer or information systems..

Evaluate blockchain processes or risks based on security assessments or control matrix reviews.

Weekly

AI gets you up to speed; confirm findings with records or people.

Show prompt & steps

AI can get you up to speed fast and suggest where to look, but you need to confirm findings against real sources, records or people.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to evaluate blockchain processes or risks based on security assessments or control matrix reviews.

Context: We use Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation; the work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
Need: [what we want to do]
Candidates: [tools]

Compare features, cost, integration and risks in a table, and suggest a trial plan. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

10-minute exercise: Software or tool evaluation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you evaluate blockchain processes or risks based (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Need] and [Candidates] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check pricing and features on vendor sites.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies..

Update client and server applications responsible for integration and business logic.

Weekly

AI suggests causes to test; the hands-on fix is yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can suggest likely causes and a diagnostic order to try. Hands-on testing and the final fix are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to update client and server applications responsible for integration and business logic.

Context: We use Linux and Docker; the work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
System: [cyber tools, applications]
Issue or update: [describe]

List maintenance and update steps. Rank causes from most to least likely with a quick test for each, and flag safety risks.

10-minute exercise: Software or security tool maintenance

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you update client and server applications responsible (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [System] and [Issue or update] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Test the most likely cause first, and stop at anything it flags as a safety risk.

Never follow AI repair steps that bypass safety procedures, lockout/tagout or manufacturer guidance.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain computer equipment or software..

Design and deploy blockchain design patterns to make transactions secure, transparent, and immutable.

Weekly

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to design and deploy blockchain design patterns to make transactions secure, transparent, and immutable.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
System: [describe]
Requirements: [security, performance, integration]

Propose an architecture and key design patterns. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Integrated system design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you design deploy blockchain design patterns (this week).

Step 2Fill in [System] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests yourself and read every line before you'd use it.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Design integrated computer systems.. Also involves: Implement security measures for computer or information systems..

Discuss data needs with engineers, product managers, or data scientists to identify blockchain requirements.

Monthly

AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to discuss data needs with engineers, product managers, or data scientists to identify blockchain requirements.

Topic: [security, system design]
Who: [IT, architects]

Draft talking points and questions. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: Technical discussion prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you discuss data needs with engineers.

Step 2Fill in [Topic] and [Who] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel..

Run infrastructure tests to examine the behavior of large peer-to-peer networks.

Monthly

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to run infrastructure tests to examine the behavior of large peer-to-peer networks.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
System: [application, network, data processing]
Risks: [what could fail]

Write test cases covering function, performance and security, with expected results and scripts. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: System test plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you run infrastructure tests.

Step 2Fill in [System] and [Risks] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests yourself and read every line before you'd use it.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning..

Design and develop blockchain technologies for industries such as finance and music.

Monthly

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to design and develop blockchain technologies for industries such as finance and music.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
System: [describe]
Requirements: [security, performance, integration]

Propose an architecture and key design patterns. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Integrated system design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you design and develop blockchain technologies.

Step 2Fill in [System] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests yourself and read every line before you'd use it.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Design integrated computer systems..

Evaluate new blockchain technologies and vendor products.

Monthly

AI gets you up to speed; confirm findings with records or people.

Show prompt & steps

AI can get you up to speed fast and suggest where to look, but you need to confirm findings against real sources, records or people.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to evaluate new blockchain technologies and vendor products.

Context: The work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
Technology or method: [describe]
Our needs: [requirements]

Compare it with our current approach on accuracy, cost, time and risk, and propose a small trial.

10-minute exercise: Evaluate a new method or technology

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you evaluate new blockchain technologies and vendor products.

Step 2Fill in [Technology or method] and [Our needs] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the trial it proposes if feasible.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Evaluate new technologies or methods..

Design and implement dashboard and data visualizations to meet customer reporting needs.

Monthly

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 44% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to design and implement dashboard and data visualizations to meet customer reporting needs.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
Application: [GIS, business]
Requirements: [functions, users]

Design components, data model and starter code. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Application design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you design and implement dashboard and data visualizations. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Application] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests yourself and read every line before you'd use it.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Design software applications.. Also involves: Install computer software..

These stay human 0

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Contact with others: contact with others most of the time · Impact of decisions: important results · Frequency of decisions: once a week or more but not every day

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

Critical Thinkingimportance 3.8/5
Used in: Thinking Creatively
Reading Comprehensionimportance 4.0/5
Used in: Working with Computers
Complex Problem Solvingimportance 3.6/5
Used in: Working with Computers
Writingimportance 3.2/5
Used in: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Where you could move

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New tasks appearing in this job

O*NET has started tracking 1 new or updated task here: 0 AI-ready, 1 AI-assist, 0 stays human. They have no worker ratings yet, so they aren't counted in the bar above.

Develop software tools, such as application programming interfaces (APIs), to integrate applications.

New in O*NET

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a blockchain engineer. Part of my job is to develop software tools, such as application programming interfaces (APIs), to integrate applications.

Context: We use Rust programming language and Microsoft Azure software; the work draws on engineering and technology, computers and electronics and mathematics.
Tool: [what it should do]
Stack: [language, platform]
Constraints: [security, performance]

Propose a design, then code with tests and security notes. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Build a tool

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop software tools.

Step 2Fill in [Tool], [Stack] and [Constraints] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests and read every line.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

New O*NET task (08/2026). O*NET hasn't linked it to work activities yet, so its label comes from similar tasks, such as “Develop application-specific software.” (Computer Systems Engineers/Architects), and was checked by hand. O*NET work activity: Develop software or computer applications.. Also involves: Design software applications.; Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use..

Getting into this job

Bachelor's degree is most common (38% of workers)

High school or less 6%
Certificate or some college 25%
Associate's 6%
Bachelor's 38%
Graduate degree 25%

On-the-job training: 1–3 months
Related experience: 2–4 years
Professional certification: important (3.3/5)

What workers in this job report, from O*NET surveys (typical values).

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