Senior Cryptocurrency Engineer

AnaVation LLC

. Conduct blockchain analysis and cryptocurrency tracing across Bitcoin, EVM chains, privacy coins, DeFi platforms, and cross‑chain ecosystems.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in blockchain analysis, cryptocurrency tracing, and cyber-enabled financial investigations, with a strong focus on developing algorithms and conducting forensic audits. Proficient in producing detailed investigative reports and collaborating with cross-agency teams to support federal investigations.

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Blockchain AnalysisCryptocurrency ForensicsSmart ContractsChainalysis ReactorTS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cryptocurrency AnalysisDigital-Asset SecurityEVM InternalsSolidityForensic AuditsFinancial-Cyber InvestigationsCyber-Forensic AcquisitionObfuscation TechniquesAnalytic WorkflowsEmerging Payment Technologies

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Chainalysis ReactorTRM LabsCipherTrace

Industry Keywords

Illicit-Finance TypologiesMoney-Laundering MechanismsCybercrime MethodsDigital Evidence AnalysisOpen-Source Intelligence

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Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySolidityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct blockchain analysis and cryptocurrency tracing across Bitcoin, EVM chains, privacy coins, DeFi platforms, and cross‑chain ecosystems.
Develop algorithms, methods, and analytic workflows supporting seizure warrants, forensic audits, and financial‑crime investigations.
Analyze smart contracts, Solidity bytecode, token behavior, mixing/tumbling activity, anonymity‑enhancing technologies, and illicit‑finance patterns.
Conduct financial‑cyber investigations using complex business records, transaction flows, and digital‑asset movement patterns.
Perform cyber target development, including identification and analysis of cyber‑enabled criminal networks, ransomware actors, intrusion sets, and threat‑finance structures.
Evaluate emerging payment technologies and assess their risk for criminal exploitation or terrorist financing.
Conduct research and analysis on cybercrime methods, money‑laundering typologies, obfuscation techniques, and cyber‑enabled financial threats.
Provide analytical and evaluative services to analyze cyber evidence, tools, services, and investigative technologies.
Conduct cyber‑forensic acquisition, chain‑of‑custody procedures, and digital‑evidence analysis for computers, mobile devices, and storage media.
Apply investigation techniques to gather, preserve, and present digital evidence suitable for courtroom use.
Assist with open‑source research, deep‑web/dark‑web analysis, social‑media analysis, electronic evidence review, and intelligence‑driven investigative support.
Produce detailed investigative reports, analytic products, visualizations, and finished professional intelligence.
Collaborate with cyber, forensic, financial‑crime, threat‑finance, and intelligence teams to support major federal investigations.
Research emerging blockchain technologies, privacy solutions, exploit techniques, and evolving crypto‑criminal methodologies.
Develop, deliver, and lead formal training events for government and cross‑agency partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of experience in blockchain engineering, cryptocurrency forensics, digital‑asset security, cyber‑enabled financial investigations, or related areas.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related field.
Hands‑on experience conducting cryptocurrency analyses in support of federal investigations and prosecutions.
Experience with one or more blockchain analysis platforms (Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs, CipherTrace, or similar).
Proficiency with one or more of smart contracts, Solidity, EVM internals, and blockchain APIs.
Ability to conduct research using open‑source intelligence, domestic/international databases, corporate filings, and investigative datasets.
Strong understanding of illicit‑finance typologies, obfuscation and anonymization methods, and laundering mechanisms.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to produce formal investigative products.
**Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for a TS/SCI clearance.** DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) suitability is required to begin support. Following EOD approval, candidates will be processed for, and must successfully obtain SCI.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance