About the company
Solana is a high performance blockchain that can enable growing decentralized applications and systems to scale without sacrificing security. Solana Labs is the team that built the original protocol, and is building both the validator client and applications on top of the Solana blockchain; therefore the team is highly specialized, and weāre looking for talented people who are willing to jump right in and use their expertise to help us build the Solana ecosystem. If youāre looking to join a fast-paced, problem solving environment in the center of blockchain infrastructure, cryptocurrency, and decentralized applications, then read on.
Job Summary
You ideally have
šSeasoned web development experience using TypeScript and JavaScript/React/NodeJS alongside module packaging, distribution and deployment šFamiliarity with GraphQL, AWS, PostgreSQL, and Solana blockchain or similar web3 ecosystem šGood understanding of networking (OSI, NAT), computer science (common algorithms, space/time complexity), relational databases, common attack vectors (SQL injection, XSS), common engineering patterns (state machines, idempotency, optimistic locking) and cryptography šWorking knowledge of Unix/Linux - processes, system calls, shell scripting šExperience working within a small team that independently translates product requirements into execution and results šExperience building web front-end applications
Requirements
šBachelor of Science in Computer Science or higher degree š5 years of work experience as Backend Software Engineer šAble to work remotely within US time zones šStrong communications skills both written and verbal
