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  • What is blockchain developer vs engineer?

    Ava Martin

    Member

    Updated: May 17, 2025
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    What is the difference between a blockchain developer and a blockchain engineer?

    I often see both these titles used in job descriptions, especially on LinkedIn and job portals, but I’m not sure if there’s a meaningful difference between the two.

    Are they referring to the same role with different names, or do they involve different responsibilities, skill sets, or experience levels?

    It’s a bit confusing when trying to apply for jobs or understand what companies are actually looking for.

    Can anyone tell me the difference between blockchain developer and blockchain engineer?

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  • Abdil Hamid

    Member • 3w

    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!

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  • developer does, while engineer decides (and can do)

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  • Shubhada Pande

    Community Administrator • 3w

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

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  • Damon Whitney

    Member • 3w

    Hey Emanuele, your answer is perfect. Short and simple

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  • Merry Wordsworth

    Member • 2w

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

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