Senior Software Engineer - Block Production Anza · · 2 months ago

Rustify; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Anza, a Solana R&D lab, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to reinforce block production, scheduling, and verification for the Agave client and the Solana network.

You will design, implement, and optimize the core pipeline handling transaction ingress, block production, and verification, delivering secure, high‑throughput performance for growing workloads.

Remote work is supported, and you will collaborate with a world-class team to push blockchain performance and reliability to the next level.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing blockchain production pipelines.
• Strong understanding of scheduling and resource management for high‑throughput systems.
• Security-focused mindset with ability to identify and mitigate pipeline vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize block production mechanisms for throughput and stability.
• Develop and refine scheduling for block production and verification to ensure predictable performance.
• Identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities in the pipeline.

Skills

Block production

Scheduling

Block verification

Job description

# Senior Software Engineer - Block ProductionAnza · Senior · Remote · USD 180k - USD 300kView & Apply## About AnzaAnza is a Solana R&D lab pushing the boundaries of blockchain performance and scalability. Anza was founded by experienced executives and core engineers solving the toughest problems in Web3. Crypto ecosystems rely on robust protocols, and we believe those are best built out in the open, with multiple contributors. We pioneer advanced solutions to meet the evolving demands of decentralized applications.## About the RoleAs a Software Engineer specializing in block production, scheduling, and verification, you will play a critical role in fortifying Anza's Agave client and the broader Solana network. This team owns the core pipeline between networking and the runtime, responsible for processing ingested transactions and coordinating block-production and verification.Your work will directly contribute to the efficiency and reliability of our blockchain infrastructure, ensuring seamless and timely block production, scheduling, and verification. You will focus on optimizing the processes that underpin the generation and propagation of blocks, ensuring they are secure, performant, and scalable to meet the demands of future growth.## Key Responsibilities:* Develop and Optimize Block Production: Design, implement, and optimize the mechanisms for block production to enhance the throughput and stability of the Solana network.* Efficient Scheduling: Develop and refine scheduling mechanisms for both block production and block verification, enabling efficient transaction processing, fair resource allocation, and predictable performance.* Ensure Security and Integrity: Identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities within the pipeline, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.