Senior Solana Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Arcitect and Develop: Build and optimize high-performance Solana programs in Rust utilizing Anchor and/or native frameworks
• Infrastructure Expansion: Maintain and extend the existing issuance infrastructure, heavily leveraging Token-2022 extensions
• Performance Optimization: Optimize smart contracts for efficient compute unit usage, account sizing, and transaction packing
• Code Quality Assurance: Participate actively in comprehensive code and design reviews to maintain architectural integrity
• Audit Preparation: Prepare codebases for rigorous third-party security audits by writing extensive test suites, invariants, and fuzz harnesses

Requirements

• Core Software Experience: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Rust Expertise: 2+ years of experience writing production-grade code in Rust
• Solana Production Track Record: Proven experience deploying and maintaining complex Solana programs within a production environment
• Solana-Native Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of the Solana account model, rent, transaction limits, versioned transactions, and address lookup tables
• Token Standards: Strong familiarity with the SPL Token program, Token-2022, and Associated Token Accounts
• Ecosystem Experience: Hands-on experience navigating and integrating with the broader Solana DeFi ecosystem
• Cross-Chain Protocols: Experience working with cross-chain messaging and bridging protocols, such as Wormhole NTT, LayerZero, Hyperlane, or Chainlink CCIP
• Multi-Chain Literacy: Basic familiarity with Solidity and EVM development to effectively reason about cross-chain message flows and equivalent contract behavior

Skills & Attributes

• Proactive Problem Solver: A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and take decisive action to resolve issues efficiently
• Collaborative Communicator: Ability to seamlessly bridge technical gaps and foster strong relationships with finance experts, blockchain specialists, back-end developers, and designers
• Team-Oriented Mindset: A collaborative disposition, always ready to assist colleagues across functions and actively seek feedback when necessary
• Delivery-Focused: A clear alignment with organizational objectives, directing energy toward high-quality end results without getting sidetracked by distractions

Nice to Have

• Previous engineering experience at a high-growth DeFi protocol, specifically focusing on stablecoin issuance, lending, or Real-World Assets (RWAs)
• Direct experience utilizing Solana security tooling and managing auditing workflows
• Active contributions to open-source Solana programs, SDKs, or developer tooling
• Previous experience with Multi-Chain Literacy and Solidity and EVM development

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive base salary coupled with equity and token grant allocations commensurate with experience
• Global Team & Flexibility: Fully remote workspace flexibility, alongside optional access to physical collaborative hubs in New York City and Berlin
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare insurance coverage, complemented by a dedicated wellbeing allowance and gym membership options
• Customizable IT Setup: Access to premium, top-notch IT hardware and equipment tailored to optimize the workspace
• Professional Development: Generous annual development budget to enhance technical skills, attend global industry conferences, and participate in international on-site company events