Founding Solana Engineer
Our client, a world leading crypto market-making firm, is searching for a Senior/Founding Solana Engineer to join their cutting-edge blockchain development team who are known for its high-performance trading infrastructure and deep technical expertise. They are actively developing next-generation decentralised finance (DeFi) platforms, with a strong focus on Solana-based derivatives and trading protocols.
Role Overview
As a Senior Solana Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing smart contracts and backend systems that power a high-throughput, low-latency decentralized exchange. You'll collaborate closely with a team of experienced engineers to push the boundaries of what's possible on-chain.
What You'll Do
- Smart Contract Engineering: Architect and deploy robust, scalable smart contracts on the Solana blockchain.
- System Design: Lead the development of core exchange components, ensuring seamless integration across the stack.
- Performance Tuning: Enhance both on-chain and off-chain systems to deliver a fast and responsive user experience.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years working with Rust.
- Demonstrated success in building and deploying Solana programs in a production environment.
- Solid grasp of decentralized finance concepts, trading mechanics, and leveraged products.
- Self-starter with a passion for innovation in blockchain infrastructure.
- Strong communication skills in English.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Solana runtime internals and performance profiling.
- Background in building or contributing to decentralized derivatives platforms.
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