Odos - Solana Smart Contracts Engineer

deCircle; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Solana Smart Contracts Engineer to spearhead the development of high-performance smart contracts. In this role, you will optimize order execution and architect cross-chain solutions, collaborating with various teams to design cutting-edge trading solutions in Rust. Your expertise in Solana's DeFi ecosystem and smart contract architecture will be pivotal in enhancing performance and efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of blockchain innovation, where your contributions will help shape the future of decentralized finance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience focusing on Solana smart contracts.
• Proficient in Rust and knowledgeable about Solana’s smart contract architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize smart contracts for Odos Smart Order Routing on Solana.
• Architect cross-chain interoperability, integrating Solana with Ethereum.

Skills

Solana Smart Contract Development

Rust Programming

Cross-chain Solutions

Problem-solving

Tools

Anchor Framework

Web3 Libraries

Blockchain Data APIs

Job description

As we expand into the Solana ecosystem, we are looking for a Solana Smart Contracts Engineer to lead the development and deployment of smart contracts, ensuring peak performance in order execution and cross-chain interoperability.

As a Solana Smart Contracts Engineer, you will:

1. Develop, deploy, and optimize smart contracts for Odos Smart Order Routing (SOR) on Solana.
2. Ensure high-performance order execution by working closely with the infra and algorithm teams, identifying optimizations where necessary.
3. Collaborate with the product team to design and implement new trading solutions in Rust.
4. Architect and implement cross-chain interoperability, integrating Solana with Ethereum, and other blockchain ecosystems.
5. Stay ahead of Solana’s evolving ecosystem, leveraging the latest innovations to enhance performance and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 5+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on Solana smart contract development.
2. Proficient in Rust, with deep knowledge of Solana’s smart contract architecture (e.g., Anchor framework).
3. Experience in cross-chain solutions—familiarity with EVM and non-EVM architectures.
4. Strong understanding of Solana’s DeFi ecosystem and its applications.
5. Excellent problem-solving skills, with a passion for blockchain innovation.

Bonus Points If:

1. You have a background in TradeFi.
2. You have worked previously in DeFi or other crypto protocols.
3. Experience with Web3 specific libraries and blockchain data APIs.