Senior SVM Engineer
As an SVM Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize smart contracts and DeFi protocols on the Solana Virtual Machine. With a special focus on vault architecture and security, you'll create robust financial applications that maintain the highest standards of security while delivering exceptional performance. You'll be a key part of transitioning the company's infrastructure from founder-dependent operations to scalable engineering practices.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop smart contracts and DeFi protocols on the Solana Virtual Machine
- Build and optimize secure vault systems for asset management and yield strategies
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure protocols are protected against exploits
- Integrate with existing DeFi protocols and establish cross-protocol compatibility
- Optimize code for Solana's parallel execution environment
- Conduct thorough testing and debugging of smart contracts
- Research and implement innovative solutions to improve scalability and reduce transaction costs
- Stay current with the latest developments in the Solana ecosystem and DeFi space
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
Requirements
- Experience building, deploying, and maintaining SVM smart contracts in production
- Strong programming experience in Rust
- Deep understanding of Solana and low-level SVM concepts
- Thorough understanding of the Solana Virtual Machine architecture and its constraints
- Experience building DeFi protocols (lending, trading, yield farming, etc.)
- Knowledge of cryptographic principles and blockchain security best practices
- Familiarity with Solana Program Library (SPL) and ecosystem tools
- Understanding of vault architectures in DeFi contexts
- Experience with on-chain security patterns and common vulnerabilities
- Solid grasp of financial concepts as they apply to decentralized finance
- Problem-solving attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Equity
- Medical, dental, and life insurance for US-based employees
- Remote work