Senior Blockchain Engineer (SolanaRust) Remote

Compensation: $200000 $220000 USD base salary Equity/Token Package

Location: Remote (Preference for candidates based in the United States; European candidates able to work within EST hours will also be considered)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Blockchain Engineer to help build next-generation blockchain infrastructure within the Solana ecosystem. You will play a key role in designing developing and optimizing Solana programs in Rust while contributing to large-scale DeFi and cross-chain solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop Solana programs using Rust with Anchor or native frameworks.

Scale and maintain existing blockchain infrastructure with a focus on Token-2022 and advanced token standards.

Optimize program performance including compute units account sizing and transaction packing.

Participate in architecture discussions code reviews and technical design reviews.

Build comprehensive testing frameworks including fuzz testing and prepare systems for external security audits.

Required Qualifications

5 years of professional software engineering experience.

At least 2 years of hands-on experience developing production-grade applications in Rust.

Proven experience deploying and maintaining Solana programs in production environments.

Deep understanding of Solanas account model rent mechanics transaction limits versioned transactions and address lookup tables.

Experience working with SPL Token Program Token-2022 and Associated Token Accounts.

Strong knowledge of the Solana DeFi ecosystem.

Experience integrating or working with cross-chain protocols such as Wormhole LayerZero Hyperlane or Chainlink CCIP.

Familiarity with Solidity and EVM-based ecosystems.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working within fast-growing DeFi projects.

Knowledge of blockchain security best practices smart contract auditing and vulnerability assessments.

Contributions to open-source projects within the Solana ecosystem.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

Soft Skills

Strong ownership mentality and proactive problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Results-driven mindset with a strong focus on quality and execution.

Highly competitive compensation package including salary and equity/token incentives.

Fully remote work environment with an international team.

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Home office and equipment support.

Annual learning and professional development budget.

Opportunities to attend industry conferences and technology events worldwide.

If you have a strong background in Solana development Rust programming and are excited about building cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure we would love to hear from you.