Senior Blockchain Engineer (Solana/Rust) Remote

ANTS TECHNOLOGY, INC
New York, NY, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$200,000.0 - $220,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Code Review Fuzz Testing Lookup Table Blockchain Software Engineering Software Technical Review Information Technology Solidity Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

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., 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.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, 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 Solana’s 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.

Bachelor’s 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.

Benefits & conditions

Compensation: $200,000 - $220,000 USD base salary + Equity/Token Package, 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.

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