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Block · 2 days ago

Principal Market & Quant Researcher, Bitcoin

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff

$240K/yr - $359K/yr

10+ years exp

Block is a company that builds tools to create an open economy accessible to all. They are seeking a Principal Market & Quant Researcher focused on Bitcoin to lead research initiatives that uncover trends in bitcoin adoption and user behavior, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to inform product and marketing strategies.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead strategic Bitcoin research initiatives, uncovering trends in adoption, usage, and perception that shape product and ecosystem roadmaps

Design and execute large-scale quantitative studies to measure Bitcoin ownership, attitudes, and use cases across different demographics and markets

Develop segmentation frameworks that identify and quantify key user archetypes - from new adopters to institutional participants - to guide product and marketing strategies

Conduct market sizing and opportunity analysis for bitcoin-related products and stablecoins, across Block's ecosystem

Integrate survey, behavioral, and on-chain data to provide a holistic picture of bitcoin's role in people's financial lives

Collaborate cross-functionally with partners across Cash App, Square, Bitkey, and Proto to align insights with business and technical priorities

Develop measurement frameworks for bitcoin brand tracking and conduct primary research and frameworks for GTM, messaging and positioning

Use AI and automation tools to accelerate research workflows - including insight synthesis, text summarization, and trend detection across unstructured data sources

Present insights and forecasts to senior leaders, connecting global bitcoin and crypto trends to actionable strategic recommendations

Qualification

Quantitative market researchBitcoin expertiseResearch design methodologySQLPythonStatistical modelingAI tools experienceAnalytical skillsCuriosity about bitcoinStorytelling skillsCollaboration skills

Required

10+ years of experience in quantitative market research, analytics, or strategic insights - ideally with exposure to bitcoin or other crypto ecosystems

Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects, navigating ambiguity, and delivering insights that shape strategic decisions. We expect this researcher to take a high-quality, inquisitive approach with deep investigation and clear communication to stakeholders

Strong foundation in research design and methodology, including survey design, sampling, weighting, and statistical modeling. Proven experience conducting segmentations, market sizing, and attitudinal tracking studies that influence business strategy

Interest and understanding of Bitcoin markets, on-chain behavior, and network economics, plus familiarity with stablecoins and DeFi protocols. Bonus for direct experience in the bitcoin industry and understanding of the bitcoin ecosystem (such as the e.g. the Lightning Network). Experience working with on-chain datasets plus other alternative data sources which integrate behavioral and attitudinal signals a plus

Fluency in quantitative analysis tools such as SQL, R, Python, SPSS, or survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, Decipher)

Strong analytical and storytelling skills, able to translate complex datasets into strategic insights for executives and product teams

Applied experience with AI tools to enhance automation, data synthesis, and research scalability. Preference for experience building and working with AI Agents

Curiosity and conviction about bitcoin and its role in the future of finance

Benefits

Remote work

Medical insurance

Flexible time off

Retirement savings plans

Modern family planning

Company

Block

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Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment.

Founded in 1990

Oakland, California, US

10001+ employees

https://block.xyz/

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