Lead strategic bitcoin research initiatives to uncover trends in adoption, usage, and perception that shape product and ecosystem roadmaps.
Design and execute large-scale quantitative studies measuring bitcoin ownership, attitudes, and use cases across demographics and markets.
Develop segmentation frameworks to 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 view 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 run primary research for go-to-market, messaging, and positioning.
Use AI and automation tools to accelerate research workflows, including insight synthesis, text summarization, and trend detection across unstructured data.
Present insights and forecasts to senior leaders, connecting global bitcoin and crypto trends to actionable strategic recommendations.

10+ years of experience in quantitative market research, analytics, or strategic insights, ideally with exposure to bitcoin or other crypto ecosystems.
Proven track record leading cross-functional projects, navigating ambiguity, and delivering insights that influence strategic decisions.
Strong foundation in research design and methodology, including survey design, sampling, weighting, and statistical modeling.
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, with familiarity with stablecoins and DeFi protocols; direct industry experience (e.g., Lightning Network) is a plus.
Experience working with on-chain datasets and alternative data sources that integrate behavioral and attitudinal signals is 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 with the ability 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, with preference for experience building or working with AI agents.
Curiosity about and conviction in bitcoin’s role in the future of finance.

Market-based base salary range for U.S. locations (Zones A–D): $239,600–$359,400 USD (starting pay varies by location, skills, and experience).
Remote work flexibility as part of Block’s offerings.
Medical insurance and comprehensive employee benefits (details available on company benefits page).
Flexible time off (PTO) and modern family planning benefits.
Retirement savings plans.
Inclusive workplace practices and reasonable accommodations for candidates during the hiring process.

Principal Market & Quant Researcher, Bitcoin

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