Staff Software Engineer, Solana Staking Protocol
Ladders · United States · 2 mo ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$218k–$257k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Own and develop the company’s multi-year strategy for Solana staking and validator performance
- Lead efforts to optimize staking yields through advanced validator mechanics
- Serve as the technical authority on Solana's runtime, consensus, and staking economics
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate scalable staking solutions across the company
- Represent the company in the Solana ecosystem, influencing protocol governance and community engagement
- Build infrastructure for validator operations and mentor engineers on Solana expertise
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering with hands-on Solana protocol expertise
- Proficient in Rust and/or Go for building complex distributed infrastructure
- Established connections within the Solana ecosystem, including the Solana Foundation and major validators
- Ability to define and implement long-term technical strategies across teams
- Familiarity with Solana's staking developments and comparative PoS protocols
- Experience employing generative AI responsibly to improve workflow
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with possible company contributions
- Opportunities for equity and performance bonuses