Recruiting in crypto Since 2017
Executive Search & Recruitment for Crypto, Blockchain & Web3.
Since 2017, we've helped protocols, exchanges, infrastructure companies, funds and startups hire exceptional leaders, engineers, product builders, traders and go-to-market talent. From retained executive search to contingent recruitment, we connect the people building the future of Bitcoin & digital assets.
Blockchain Headhunter by the numbers
370+
Placements
90+
Clients
300k+
Talent Community
64
Countries
Since 2017
Executive Search
Trusted by Leading Innovators
Trusted by Leading Innovators
- BINANCE
- KRAKEN
- coinbase
- CARDANO
- POLKADOT
- NEAR
- Fireblocks
- LayerZero
- zilliqa
And 90+ other innovative companies building the future of blockchain.
Featured Jobs
Current opportunities.
Featured Opportunity
Senior HR / Recruitment Manager
Our client are recruiting an experienced HR Manager to join our team. You should be comfortable interacting with a variety of people across different teams, have a self-motivated mindset, and a passion for growing organizations.
370+ placements
370+
370+ placements across 64 countries, helping crypto, blockchain, Bitcoin and web3 companies hire exceptional talent since 2017.
Built on relationships. Proven through every crypto market cycle.
Nearly a decade focused exclusively on blockchain, crypto and web3 recruitment. Deep networks. Fast execution. Long-term relationships.
Deep specialization
Crypto isn't one of our markets. It's the only one. We recruit across blockchain, Bitcoin, DeFi, digital assets, L1, L2 infrastructure, exchanges, wallets, stablecoins, AI, trading and emerging protocols.
Global network beyond job boards
Most of the candidates we place aren't actively applying for jobs. We reach them through a 300,000+ strong network built across LinkedIn, Telegram, Website and nearly a decade & thousands of relationships throughout the crypto ecosystem.
Executive search & recruitment
Whether you're making a critical executive hire or scaling a team, we support both retained executive search and contingent recruitment to help you hire exceptional talent, fast.
300k+
300,000+ blockchain professionals across LinkedIn, Telegram and our global network
We access talent others can't reach.
How We Hire
Five steps. One exceptional hire.
01
Discovery
Understanding your goals, stack and culture.
02
Search
Targeted research, market mapping and a curated shortlist.
03
Interviews
Coordinated & fully supported process.
04
Offer
Negotiation & reference checks.
05
Placement
Successful placement & long-term follow-up.
What Our Clients & Candidates Say
Trusted on both sides of the table.
We hired our Head of Engineering through Blockchain Headhunter in just three weeks. Their access to top Web3 talent and deep industry expertise made all the difference.
Maja E. · Co-Founder, protocol client
Client
Blockchain Headhunter helped me find the role where I can make the biggest impact of my crypti career. Discreet, insightful, and genuinely on my side.
Alex S. · Placed candidate
Candidate
Latest Insights
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers, upfront.
Everything companies and candidates ask before working with us.
Since 2017, we've focused exclusively on Bitcoin, blockchain, crypto and digital assets. Our team combines nearly a decade of specialist recruitment experience with a 300,000+ network across LinkedIn, Telegram and long-standing industry relationships. From retained executive search to contingent recruitment, we help companies hire exceptional leaders, engineers, traders and commercial talent that generalist recruiters rarely reach.
Yes. We support both retained executive search and contingent recruitment, depending on the role, hiring timeline and business needs. Whether you're making a critical executive hire or scaling an engineering, product or commercial team, we'll recommend the search model that gives you the best chance of hiring exceptional talent.
We recruit across leadership, engineering, product, trading, growth and commercial functions for Bitcoin, blockchain and crypto companies. Typical searches include CEOs, CTOs, Rust and protocol engineers, smart contract developers, product leaders, quant traders, business development, marketing, legal, finance and operations. We've completed placements with clients & candidates from 64 countries, helping both remote-first, globally distributed and on-site teams hire exceptional crypto talent.
Most of the people we place aren't actively applying for jobs. We reach them through a 300,000+ strong network built across LinkedIn, Telegram and nearly a decade of trusted relationships throughout the Bitcoin, blockchain and crypto ecosystem. Rather than relying on job boards and inbound applicants, we proactively identify, approach and engage exceptional talent before they come to market.
We recruit across the full digital asset ecosystem, including Bitcoin, Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocols, DeFi, infrastructure, wallets, exchanges, custody, stablecoins, payments, RWAs, AI, institutional digital assets, trading and emerging technologies. Whether you're building core protocol infrastructure or scaling a commercial team, we understand the market, the talent and the challenges unique to each sector.
No. Never. Our services are paid for by the hiring company, so there is never a fee for candidates at any stage of the hiring process. Whether you're applying for a specific role or submitting your profile for future opportunities, working with Blockchain Headhunter as a candidate is completely free.