Senior Blockchain Engineer (Solana/Rust) Remote

Ant-Tech

13h • $200,000 - $220,000 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior