Australian companies are being forced to offer Blockchain experts attractive six-figure salaries, with competition for the best talent higher than ever.
A Sydney-based recruiter who represents a number of technology companies told Micky over the past 12 months she’s seen more and more tech companies seeking talent with blockchain know-how.
“There’s definitely a trend but the other way, in terms of applicants, there are very few with blockchain expertise,” said the recruiter, who did not wish to be named.
Currently on Australia’s number-one recruitment website, Seek.com.au, 79 jobs mention ‘blockchain’ in the job description, most are Sydney-based roles.
While many don’t reveal renumeration details, these are the positions which advertise the most attractive offers for the right candidate.
Senior Software Engineer – Sydney
Recruitment company, Aspen Row, is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Sydney to “implement blockchain and smart contract technologies”.
The company is offering a salary of $140,000 – $180,000 plus equity.
Senior Software Engineer – Brisbane
A global blockchain start-up in Brisbane is on the hunt for a Software Engineer with blockchain development experience.
A $170,000 salary is on offer.
Engineer – Sydney
Recruitment company, S2M, is trying to find an AI Engineer with blockchain experience for what it describes as a gaming/blockchain start-up.
The salary, $150,000.
Chief Technology Officer – Sydney
S2M is also looking for Chief Technology Officer for a client described as being a “start-up leveraging blockchain technology to solve the issues that revolve around financing and receiving finance for unlisted assets”.
A salary of $200,000 plus bonuses and share options is on offer.
Team Leader – Sydney
A company described as “being established within the blockchain market” is looking for a Team Leader with a personal interest in blockchain technology as well as past experience in a developer/engineer capacity.
The salary advertised by recruiter, Ivory Group, is $130,00 – $150,00.
Senior Development Manager – Sydney
Phillip Riley, a recruitment firm which specialises in the renewable energy sector, is looking for Senior Development Manager for what it describes as a blockchain and energy infrastructure business.
A salary in excess of $200,000 is on offer.
Blockchain experts in huge demand in the US
While growing rapidly, Australia’s blockchain job market is minuscule when compared with the US.
Global employment, Glassdoor, estimates that in 2018 the number of blockchain-related job openings in the US increased by 300%, with the average salary for experts 61% higher than the median US salary.
Meanwhile, global freelance marketplace, Upwork, says the number of freelancers that include the keyword ‘blockchain’ in their descriptions has increased 3,500% this year.
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