Senior Protocol Engineer (Solana/Rust)

Location: Remote
Company Stage of Funding: Series A
Office Type: Remote
Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 USD (Flexible for exceptional candidates)
Time Zone Requirement: Between GMT 0 and GMT 7

Company Description

Our client is a pioneering blockchain technology company that has built a revolutionary chain abstraction protocol. Founded in 2021, they're on a mission to solve increasing fragmentation between rollups and chains in the crypto ecosystem. Their flagship product started as a bridge aggregator and has evolved into a comprehensive solution that simplifies the user experience across blockchain networks.

With impressive traction facilitating over $11 billion in transaction volume, they've integrated with major platforms including Metamask, Kraken, Rainbow Wallet, and other industry leaders. Having secured Series A funding, they're now expanding their technology from EVM chains to Solana and other non-EVM ecosystems.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development of Solana programs and infrastructure for the company's Chain Abstraction protocol, including porting existing Solidity-based protocols to the Solana ecosystem
• Architect and implement solutions for seamless integration between EVM and Solana ecosystems, optimizing for security, efficiency, and reliability
• Drive technical discussions and protocol upgrades while collaborating with the core team on protocol implementations
• Provide technical leadership through documentation and best practices for Solana-specific development
• Support infrastructure development to handle multiple non-EVM chains
• Work closely with a talented team of backend engineers, frontend developers, and designers

Ideal Candidate Background

• Expert in Rust and Solana's programming model (SPL tokens, PDAs, CPIs), with production-grade Solana program experience
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience building applications on Solana blockchain
• 3 years of experience in engineering overall
• Basic knowledge of Solidity and EVM-based protocols for effective protocol adaptation
• Strong background in contract architecture and secure system design across blockchain environments
• Experience building applications that have scaled on Solana
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of cross-chain bridging technologies or experience with bridge applications
• Passion for DeFi with hands-on experience in Solana's ecosystem
• Experience working with crypto projects such as Jupiter (similar functionality) or Wormhole (bridges between EVM and non-EVM)
• Familiarity with the broader Solana ecosystem and developer community

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $130,000 - $170,000 USD (higher compensation available for exceptional candidates)
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of blockchain technology innovation
• Collaborative team culture that prioritizes impact and fosters a positive atmosphere
• Chance to tackle ambitious problems with high-impact potential for the entire crypto industry