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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solana Engineer - **Company:** Mlabs Ltd - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Test Suite, Software Quality, Programming Tools, Lookup Table, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Blockchain, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Production Code, Solidity - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b22b49eec7d0fced ## About the Role Do you have experience in Solidity?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Solana Engineer to play a fundamental role in shaping the technical landscape of the organization. Operating in a remote capacity within the USA, the successful candidate will architect and develop Solana programs in Rust, maintaining and extending the core issuance infrastructure with a specific focus on Token-2022 extensions. The ideal candidate is a self-driven engineer with strong ownership instincts, a bias for action, and a deep-rooted passion for tackling complex technical problems. This individual thrives under deadlines, communicates clearly across cross-functional teams, and excels in a fast-paced environment., * Core Software Experience: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. * Rust Expertise: 2+ years of experience writing production-grade code in Rust. * Solana Production Track Record: Proven experience deploying and maintaining complex Solana programs within a production environment. * Solana-Native Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of the Solana account model, rent, transaction limits, versioned transactions, and address lookup tables. * Token Standards: Strong familiarity with the SPL Token program, Token-2022, and Associated Token Accounts. * Ecosystem Experience: Hands-on experience navigating and integrating with the broader Solana DeFi ecosystem. * Cross-Chain Protocols: Experience working with cross-chain messaging and bridging protocols, such as Wormhole NTT, LayerZero, Hyperlane, or Chainlink CCIP. * Multi-Chain Literacy: Basic familiarity with Solidity and EVM development to effectively reason about cross-chain message flows and equivalent contract behavior., * Proactive Problem Solver: A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and take decisive action to resolve issues efficiently. * Collaborative Communicator: Ability to seamlessly bridge technical gaps and foster strong relationships with finance experts, blockchain specialists, back-end developers, and designers. * Team-Oriented Mindset: A collaborative disposition, always ready to assist colleagues across functions and actively seek feedback when necessary. * Delivery-Focused: A clear alignment with organizational objectives, directing energy toward high-quality end results without getting sidetracked by distractions. Nice to Have * Previous engineering experience at a high-growth DeFi protocol, specifically focusing on stablecoin issuance, lending, or Real-World Assets (RWAs). * Direct experience utilizing Solana security tooling and managing auditing workflows. * Active contributions to open-source Solana programs, SDKs, or developer tooling. * A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field. ## Description * Architect and Develop: Build and optimize high-performance Solana programs in Rust utilizing Anchor and/or native frameworks. * Infrastructure Expansion: Maintain and extend the existing issuance infrastructure, heavily leveraging Token-2022 extensions. * Performance Optimization: Optimize smart contracts for efficient compute unit usage, account sizing, and transaction packing. * Code Quality Assurance: Participate actively in comprehensive code and design reviews to maintain architectural integrity. * Audit Preparation: Prepare codebases for rigorous third-party security audits by writing extensive test suites, invariants, and fuzz harnesses. ## Related Videos - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [Pragmatic Blockchain Design Patterns: Integrating Blockchain into Business Processes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1579-pragmatic-blockchain-design-patterns-integrating-blockchain-into-business-processes) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Trust as the Key Concept in Future Mobility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/581-trust-as-the-key-concept-in-future-mobility) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Build Real Things: Real-World Problems That Blockchain Actually Solves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1369-wearedevelopers-live-build-real-things-real-world-problems-that-blockchain-actually-solves) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Blockchain? 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