What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Protocol Engineer - Solana position at OnHires?
Remote - GMT 0 to GMT 7
130K - $170K
About the Company
Our client is a tech startup building infrastructure that enables seamless interaction and composition across blockchain networks and rollups through a unique chain-abstraction protocol. Founded in 2021, the company operates with a lean and highly skilled team of 20-30 professionals, aiming to stay as compact as possible while maximizing impact. It has secured multiple funding rounds and is backed by top-tier investors, including Framework Ventures, Nascent Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Archetype, Lightspeed Ventures, and notable angel investors.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Protocol Engineer specializing in Solana and Rust to lead the expansion of our client's products into the Solana ecosystem . This role requires strong Solana development expertise and proficiency in Rust , along with basic knowledge of Solidity and EVM-based protocols to help port and adapt existing solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of engineering experience , including 1 year of hands-on development on Solana . You will be responsible for designing and implementing core protocol components , ensuring high security, efficiency, and seamless cross-chain interactions.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of Solana-based programs and infrastructure for chain abstraction and cross-chain bridging.
Port and adapt Solidity-based protocols to Solana, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.
Design and implement secure and scalable cross-chain solutions between EVM and Solana .
Optimize smart contract architecture for high-performance execution on Solana.
Collaborate with a team of backend engineers , including specialists in APIs, smart contracts, and distributed systems.
Drive technical discussions on protocol upgrades, security improvements, and performance optimizations.
Ensure scalability and efficiency in Solana applications, optimizing for production use.
Document best practices for Solana-specific development to ensure maintainability and knowledge sharing.
Who You Are
3 years of experience in engineering , including 1 year of hands-on Solana development .
Proficiency in Rust with experience in smart contract development.
Strong Solana development skills , including SPL tokens, PDAs, CPIs.
Basic knowledge of Solidity and EVM-based protocols to facilitate cross-chain integration.
Understanding of cross-chain bridging technologies or experience working with bridge applications.
Proven ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision .
Located within GMT 0 to GMT 7 to ensure smooth collaboration with the team.
Why Join?
Competitive salary of $130K - $170K .
Work on a product with real-world adoption , impacting millions of crypto users today.
Be part of a highly skilled and efficient team that values impact and technical excellence.
Contribute to solving complex and ambitious cross-chain challenges at the cutting edge of blockchain technology.
Enjoy a positive and collaborative work environment , where innovation and technical mastery are highly encouraged.
If you're an experienced Solana engineer looking for an exciting challenge in cross-chain infrastructure , we'd love to hear from you! 🚀
Salary : $130,000 - $170,000
