What is blockchain developer vs engineer?

Great question — the difference between a blockchain developer vs engineer can be confusing, especially since these titles are often used interchangeably across job portals and LinkedIn.

Here’s a practical breakdown:

A blockchain developer usually focuses on building smart contracts, writing dApps, and working directly with blockchain platforms like Ethereum, Solana, etc.

A blockchain engineer often implies a broader scope — system design, protocol-level work, architecture decisions, integrations, and sometimes managing infrastructure.

Think of it this way:

Developer = application-level coding

Engineer = system-level thinking (though they still write code)

That said, role definitions vary by company. Some startups might call the same job a “developer,” while others say “engineer” to reflect experience or versatility. Always check the actual job description.

In short, both roles are part of the broader blockchain roles comparison, and the real difference depends on the team’s structure and expectations.

Hope this clears it up!

developer does, while engineer decides (and can do)

For deep understanding read our blog https://artofblockchain.club/article/how-to-become-a-blockchain-engineer-complete-guide

Hey Emanuele, your answer is perfect. Short and simple

Thanks for clarifying the difference guys. this question often came to mind but i hesitate to ask thinking others will say me "Dumb" lol