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Solayer is seeking an experienced Senior Web3 Protocol Engineer to join our core technology team. You will play a critical role within the Solana ecosystem, responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing Solayer’s restaking protocol to enhance network performance and security. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of Solana’s architecture and underlying cryptocurrency technologies, along with excellent problem-solving skills.
Solayer is building the restaking network on Solana – a decentralized cloud platform that provisions network security and performance for applications, on demand. It has received $12M funding from Polychain Capital
Job Responsibilities:
Design and implement Solayer’s restaking protocol, ensuring seamless integration with the Solana networkDevelop and improve validator nodes and delegation mechanisms to enhance L1 securityDesign and implement efficient transaction ordering algorithms (MEV)Participate in technical discussions and upgrades within the Solana ecosystem, ensuring we stay aligned with the latest network developmentsDevelop tools and SDKs to facilitate dApp developers’ integration with the our protocol
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Over 5 years of experience in large-scale distributed systems development, with at least 3 years in high-performance blockchain platforms, 3-5 years experiences in Web3
- Understanding of Solana’s architecture, consensus mechanisms, and programming modelsProficiency in at least one programming language: Rust, Go, or TypeScript
- Knowledge of PoS, Validators, Consensus Mechanisms, MEV, and transaction orderingFamiliarity with Linux systems and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong problem diagnosis and resolution skills, especially in high-concurrency and low-latency systems
- Excellent communication skills and team collaboration spiritAbility to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
- Experience in developing core Solana protocols or well-known Solana dApps
- In-depth knowledge of cryptography and security protocols
- Experience contributing to open-source projects, particularly within the Solana ecosystem
- Detailed understanding of the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) ecosystem, especially DeFi protocols on Solana
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