Blockchain Jobs in Manchester

Manchester's thriving tech scene is home to a growing number of blockchain and Web3 startups, making it a key hub for decentralised technology in the UK.

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Manchester has emerged as a significant centre for blockchain and Web3 innovation, with a diverse ecosystem of startups, scaleups, and research institutions. The city's strong tech community, combined with its supportive local government and access to talent from nearby universities, has attracted a range of companies working on everything from smart contract development to decentralised finance (DeFi) platforms. Whether you're looking for on-site or hybrid roles, Manchester offers a dynamic environment for professionals in the blockchain space.

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Elliptic · 51–200 people · Series B

Head of Compliance Product

  • London
  • Hybrid
  • Director · manages people
  • Permanent

Lead the product managers behind Elliptic's core compliance portfolio, spanning wallet and transaction screening, continuous monitoring, on-chain investigations and risk configuration. A player-coach role reporting to the VP of Product, it also drives the product side of an agentic compliance programme, building AI capabilities with auditability and explainability designed in from the start.

AI · Agentic AI

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Elliptic logo

Elliptic · 51–200 people · Series B

Senior Crypto Threat Analyst - Terrorism

  • London
  • Hybrid
  • Senior
  • Permanent

Leads counter-terrorism financing investigations into cryptoasset use by terrorist actors and facilitation networks, validating exposure and attribution confidence. Builds typologies and detection logic, works across UN, US, UK and EU designation regimes, and briefs clients, regulators and public-sector partners. Requires OSINT, blockchain tracing and AI-assisted analysis.

Python · SQL

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Chainalysis · 51–200 people · Series C

Solutions Architect

  • United Kingdom
  • Remote
  • Permanent

Technical lead across the full customer journey, running discovery, demos and proofs of value with Sales, then owning post-sale configuration, deployment and tuning of blockchain analytics products. Works directly with banks, exchanges and payment processors on compliance, investigations and risk workflows, feeding field insights back to Product and Engineering.

Chainalysis · REST API · SQL +2

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Elliptic · 51–200 people · Series B

Data Science Lead

  • London
  • Hybrid
  • Lead · manages people
  • Permanent

Player-coach lead role owning a small data science team within the Intelligence function, setting direction, hiring, and running model governance while still writing code and reviewing methods. Work spans clustering, attribution, heuristics and labelling on large behavioural and on-chain datasets using Python, SQL, Spark or Databricks and AWS.

AWS · Spark · Databricks +1

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Kraken · 501–1000 people · Late stage

Head of Exchange Infrastructure

  • United Kingdom
  • Remote
  • Director · manages people
  • Permanent

Owns the exchange layer underpinning every Kraken product: matching engine, core infrastructure, third-party custody, algo and API engines. Leads four to five product managers, partnered with an engineering manager, to consolidate multiple matching engines into one interface-agnostic stack, starting with US derivatives. Defines success metrics such as p99 latency, throughput and uptime while sequencing migration without disrupting live markets.

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Kraken · 501–1000 people · Late stage

Staff Security Architect

  • United Kingdom
  • Remote
  • Senior
  • Permanent

Hands-on security architecture role embedded within engineering teams, designing and reviewing security for infrastructure, cryptography, web3, Rust and AI products. Conducts security assessments and audits, advises blockchain teams on secure operations, and works remotely across a small, highly technical internal consulting group.

Rust

6 months ago
The scene

Hiring in Manchester

Manchester's blockchain ecosystem is supported by a robust network of tech hubs and co-working spaces, making it easier for companies to find and retain talent. The city's commitment to fostering innovation is evident in its numerous tech events and meetups, which provide valuable networking opportunities.

Local universities, such as the University of Manchester, are also contributing to the talent pool by offering courses and research programmes in blockchain and Web3. This steady stream of skilled graduates is a significant draw for companies looking to expand their teams.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career in blockchain, Manchester offers a vibrant and supportive environment to grow and thrive in the decentralised technology space.

FAQs

Common questions

  • Common roles include smart contract developers, blockchain engineers, and DeFi specialists. There are also opportunities in cryptography and consensus protocol design.

  • Many blockchain companies in Manchester offer hybrid roles, allowing for a mix of on-site and remote work. However, some roles may require more on-site presence for team collaboration.

  • The work environment is often collaborative and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on innovation and continuous learning. Many companies also foster a community-driven culture.

  • For detailed salary information, check the salary section on this page, which is updated with live job listings and market data.

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