Solana Program Engineer

MLabs•New York, NY

4h•$350,000 - $500,000

About The Position

We are a team of elite builders and high-growth developers moving at the speed of the most active markets in the world. As core contributors to one of the largest crypto social networks globally, we are redefining the intersection of social engagement and decentralized finance. We are looking for a Solana-focused Frontend Engineer to play a critical role in building and scaling cutting-edge platforms at the forefront of SocialFi. You will work across web and mobile, delivering high-performance, user-centric applications in an environment where speed, ownership, and innovation are paramount. This isn't just a UI role; you will bridge the gap between complex on-chain logic and seamless user experiences, ensuring our infrastructure handles high-velocity interactions with ease.

Requirements

Solana Expertise: Proven experience working within the Solana ecosystem and a working knowledge of writing Anchor code.
React Mastery: You are deeply comfortable with React and TypeScript, with a specific ability to integrate smart contracts directly into frontend applications.
Technical Literacy: Ability to read Anchor code to understand underlying smart contract logic and translate it into functional frontend infrastructure.
Performance Focused: Experience in improving transaction submission rates and speed, ensuring a responsive experience even during high network congestion.
Product Mindset: A skilled engineer with a background in high-growth startups or fast-moving product teams where speed and impact are prioritized.
Problem Solver: A high-agency individual who thrives in ambiguity, capable of breaking down complex challenges and leading features end-to-end with minimal guidance.
Domain Interest: Passionate about DeFi, crypto, or blockchain technologies and excited to contribute to the future of social finance.

Responsibilities

Feature Development: Develop smart contracts for upcoming features and write the corresponding React code to handle our infrastructure.
Optimization: Continuously improve transaction success rates and submission speeds to maintain a competitive user experience.
SDK Development: Build and maintain SDKs to ensure a smooth, reliable interface between our smart contracts and our web/mobile applications.
Integration: Read and interpret Anchor code to ensure frontend features are perfectly aligned with on-chain capabilities.
End-to-End Ownership: Lead the development of new tools and features from conception to deployment, maintaining a "ship now, iterate later" mindset.
Feature Development: Develop smart contracts for upcoming features and write the corresponding React code to handle our infrastructure.
Optimization: Continuously improve transaction success rates and submission speeds to maintain a competitive user experience.
SDK Development: Build and maintain SDKs to ensure a smooth, reliable interface between our smart contracts and our web/mobile applications.
Integration: Read and interpret Anchor code to ensure frontend features are perfectly aligned with on-chain capabilities.
End-to-End Ownership: Lead the development of new tools and features from conception to deployment, maintaining a "ship now, iterate later" mindset.