Remote Senior Full Stack Solana Engineer, Crypto

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 and larger organizations, with notable names such as Coinbase, Alchemy, and Uniswap.
• 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 engineer will design, implement, and deploy Solana programs (smart contracts) using Rust.
• The position requires integrating dApps with existing Solana programs and developing front-end applications that interact with Solana programs using libraries like Solana Web3.
• The engineer will also integrate Solana dApps with existing web2 systems and APIs.
• Staying updated with the latest Solana ecosystem trends and technologies is essential.
• The role includes managing client expectations and project timelines while clearly communicating tradeoffs and risks.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Strong proficiency in the Rust programming language for Solana program development.
• Familiarity with Solana-specific libraries and tools such as Anchor, Solana Web3.js, and Solana CLI.
• An expert understanding of the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) and Solana fundamentals, including account model, Sealevel runtime, Proof of History, and CPI.
• Experience with Solana development tools and services such as Phantom, Solana Program Library (SPL), and Metaplex.
• Familiarity with one or more major cloud providers, including GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Experience working in consulting or contracting contexts is required.
• Bonus experience includes being an active user of Solana dApps, experience with Solana program auditing, familiarity with Serum DEX, and contributions to open-source projects.

Benefits:

• The flexibility to work from anywhere, as long as there is strong wifi.
• Flexible working hours, allowing employees to choose their hours throughout the day.
• Competitive salary and bonuses that are above par with top technology companies globally.
• Unlimited PTO, with a minimum recommendation of 15 days off, but employees are encouraged to take more.
• An annual retreat where all employees meet in one location for a week off work, with the last retreat held in Cancun, Mexico.