Description:

Lazer is a world-class digital product studio composed of over 80 senior engineers and designers with backgrounds from companies like Apple, Google, and Coinbase.
The company has designed, engineered, and grown products from $0 to $200M in revenue.
Clients include early-stage startups, venture studios, recognizable commerce brands, and enterprises such as Google, Shopify, and Coinbase.
The role involves engaging with clients to understand their problems, needs, goals, and priorities.
Responsibilities include architecting and developing decentralized applications (dApps) on the Solana blockchain.
The position requires designing, implementing, and deploying Solana programs (smart contracts) using Rust.
The engineer will integrate dApps with existing Solana programs and develop front-end applications that interact with Solana programs using libraries like Solana Web3.
The role also involves integrating Solana dApps with existing web2 systems and APIs, staying updated with Solana ecosystem trends, and contributing to Lazer's Solana expertise.
Managing client expectations and project timelines while clearly communicating tradeoffs and risks is essential.

Requirements:

Candidates must have expert experience in full-stack development in the JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem, including React, Node, and Next.js.
Proven experience in Solana dApp development across the stack is required.
Strong proficiency in the Rust programming language for Solana program development is necessary.
Familiarity with Solana-specific libraries and tools such as Anchor, Solana Web3.js, and Solana CLI is essential.
An expert understanding of the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) and fundamentals like the account model, Sealevel runtime, and Proof of History is required.
Experience with Solana development tools and services such as Phantom, Solana Program Library (SPL), and Metaplex is needed.
Familiarity with one or more major cloud providers (GCP, AWS, Azure) is required.
Experience working in consulting or contracting contexts is necessary.

Employees have the flexibility to work from anywhere, as long as there is strong wifi.
The company offers unlimited PTO, encouraging employees to take a minimum of 15 days off, with the option for more.
An annual retreat is organized where all employees meet in one location for a week off work, with past destinations including the Dominican Republic, Cancun, and Hawaii.