Solana Staking Protocol CTO — Staff Software Engineer

Coinbase; United States; On-site; USD 218,025 - 256,500; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead the Solana Staking Protocol as its CTO. In this pivotal role, you'll blend technical expertise in Solana with strategic leadership to shape the future of staking at Coinbase. Expect challenges that will push your limits as you work alongside a team dedicated to building impactful financial solutions.

This remote-first position emphasizes quarterly in-person working sessions. The ideal candidate will possess deep protocol knowledge, technical authority, and a passion for advancing the Solana ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Solana's architecture and consensus mechanism.
• Ability to design complex distributed systems and write production code.
• Proven track record in public speaking and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Coinbase's technical strategy for Solana staking.
• Maximize validator performance through innovative engineering efforts.
• Represent Coinbase in the Solana ecosystem and influence protocol governance.

Skills

Deep Solana Protocol Expertise

Technical Authority & Execution

Strategic Vision

Ecosystem Presence & Influence

Cross-Functional Leadership

Passion for Solana

Tools

Rust

Go

Job description

Coinbase is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead the Solana Staking Protocol as its CTO. In this pivotal role, you'll blend technical expertise in Solana with strategic leadership to shape the future of staking at Coinbase. Expect challenges that will push your limits as you work alongside a team dedicated to building impactful financial solutions.

This remote-first position emphasizes quarterly in-person working sessions. The ideal candidate will possess deep protocol knowledge, technical authority, and a passion for advancing the Solana ecosystem.